US import peak moves deeper into September
The US import peak is proving longer and more resilient than expected, as delayed cargo from Asia combines with sustained consumer demand to keep container volumes elevated into September. Earlier…
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The capacity shippers can actually use is tightening
The global container fleet continues to expand, but new vessels do not necessarily mean more available space. Port congestion, weather disruption, longer delays and vessels displaced from scheduled rotations are…
Transpacific pressure is spreading across the supply chain
The transpacific market is entering September with pressure building at both ends of the journey. Resilient US imports are supporting ocean demand, while rising intra-Asia costs and congestion are complicating…
Suez returns to the Asia–Europe routing mix
Asia–Europe container shipping is entering a new phase, with Suez and the Cape of Good Hope increasingly operating as parallel routing options rather than the market moving immediately back to…
Transpacific regains momentum as capacity pressures build
Transpacific container shipping has entered August on a firmer footing. Resilient US import demand, operational disruption in China and active carrier capacity management are supporting renewed freight-rate increases after several…
China port disruption continues following Typhoon Dolphin
Customer advisory | Container shipping operations across eastern China are experiencing further disruption following Typhoon Dolphin, while strong demand from India is leading to equipment shortages as monsoon-related disruption affect…
New Chinese shipping code put carriers in the spotlight
International supply chains rely on clear contracts, accurate documentation and well-defined responsibilities. A comprehensive update to China's Maritime Code is reinforcing just how important those fundamentals have become. The revised…
Transpacific pressure has moved further inland
While additional vessel capacity is beginning to ease pressure on some Asia–US services, the disruption created by months of exceptional import demand has shifted beyond the ports into domestic transport,…
India’s export growth is changing freight markets
Companies diversifying sourcing locations and expanding supplier networks are driving sustained growth in exports from the Indian Subcontinent (ISC), creating one of the world's most competitive shipping markets. The challenge…
Shipping lines push July increases
Ocean carriers are moving ahead with another round of rate increases for July, signalling that capacity constraints and strong demand continue to define global shipping conditions. Rather than marking a…
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