Ocean, air, and road freight sectors are responding to unique regional and operational pressures, as well as ongoing capacity and rate adjustments. OCEAN The ocean freight market is cautiously optimistic,…
Ongoing labour disputes at US East Coast ports and Canada’s Port of Montreal are putting North American supply chains at risk of further disruption. While a temporary agreement on the…
While the early October strike at US East Coast ports was resolved after three days, the lingering impact of vessel backlogs and congestion will take time to clear. However, carriers…
Operations at US East and Gulf Coast ports have resumed following the three-day strike by dockworker members of the the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) that ended on the 4th October…
The recent strike by 45,000 US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers, which began on 1st October 2024, has been temporarily resolved after three days of disruption, but concerns remain. The…
As the US East and Gulf Coast port strikes continue into their second day, major shipping lines have started declaring force majeure, signalling a significant escalation in the crisis. The…
A looming strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) threatens to severely disrupt supply chains across the US, particularly along the East and Gulf coasts. With negotiations between the ILA…
The introduction of a new shipping alliance and MSC’s evolving role in the Asia-Europe trades is expected to provide broader coverage and enhanced port connectivity, but the reorganisation also signals…
The Canadian government may have stepped in to end the rail strike after just one day last week, but labour unrest and the potential for strike action continues to threaten…
Container shipping lines are experiencing full bookings on numerous trade routes until August and with strong demand from Asia expected to continue well into the third quarter It is highly…
Iran’s seizure of the 15,000 teu MSC Aries in international waters off the Gulf of…
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…
Effective supply chains are essential to support business operation and growth, and the supply chain’s…
