Asia market update
Ahead of Asia's Lunar New Year holidays, the market for ocean and rail was particularly congested, with high demand and rates. With factories across China reopening this week, after the…
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Freight market report
As supply chains continue to battle with insufficient capacity, surging rates and overwhelmed transport systems, we asked our colleagues in seven key markets to share their insights on operations, demand,…
Forwarders hid extent of HGV driver crisis
The HGV driver crisis has been growing for two decades and despite the best efforts of the freight forwarding community and its effective transport management, the situation has been undermined…
Ningbo closure contributes to global vessel congestion
Two weeks since Ningbo container terminals closed after a worker tested positive for COVID-19 and port congestion has spread across China and Asia, while easing in Europe. The lessening of…
Sea freight market update
Demand for imports from Asia and the Indian subcontinent (ISC) continues to outstrip shipping line capacity and there are no signs that volumes will soften, maintaining pressure on global supply…
Yantian Port impose COVID restrictions
Restrictions at Yantian port have been announced, following a coronavirus outbreak in the port area last week, with areas suspended from operation, while they undergo intensive cleaning and disinfection. We…
Federal Maritime Commission monitors Asia shipping alliances
The Maritime Commission, the US body responsible for the regulation of ocean carriers and intermediaries, is intensifying its monitoring of shipping alliance activity on the trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trades. The…
Container shortage escalates
The shortage of containers in Asian origins is so pronounced that carriers are leaving export cargo on the quay, in favour of shipping empty containers back from Europe and the…
Disruption and now surcharges at Felixstowe
With ongoing disruption continuing at Felixstowe, Maersk and OOCL have warned customers of delays, some vessels have diverted to Southampton or London Gateway and CMA CGM is introducing a Port…
Shipping lines want digital Bill of Lading
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) drives technology standards and frameworks for carriers and believes the COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for a standardised industry e-bill of lading (eBL)…
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Disruption and now surcharges at Felixstowe
With ongoing disruption continuing at Felixstowe, Maersk and OOCL have warned customers of delays, some…
Global freight update
Some areas of global trade continue to experience extreme congestion, while other areas are operating…
Demand driving up Trans-Pacific rates
Capacity constraints are being exacerbated by demand surges and equipment shortages driving container freight rates up to…