Ocean carriers are pulling back sharply on trans-Pacific services as US tariff deadlines loom, leaving the market facing a quieter-than-expected second half of the year. With most pre-tariff shipments from…
The outlook for container shipping between Asia and Europe has been looking more positive, with demand increasing and rates rising by almost 50% since the end of May. In contrast,…
The re-introduction of the SHIPS for America Act is the latest in a growing list of regulatory developments adding complexity and cost to the business of importing goods into the…
A wave of front-loaded cargo from China to the US is overwhelming key Asian ports and sending transpacific container rates soaring. Triggered by a temporary 90-day tariff reduction, the rush…
Container shipping lines operating between Asia and Europe are grappling with a growing gap between capacity and demand, prompting aggressive attempts to reverse the continued erosion of spot market rates.…
European ports are struggling widespread delays and operational bottlenecks, as new vessel deployments, industrial action, adverse weather, and overflowing container yards create a perfect congestion storm. Ports across Northern Europe…
Container shipping lines remain cautious about returning to the Red Sea routing, with ongoing geopolitical instability and rising insurance costs prolonging diversions around southern Africa. Despite the ceasefire in Gaza,…
Container shipping has entered a period of significant transformation, with major carriers introducing new alliance structures that will shape trade routes for years to come. These changes coincide with ongoing…
The recently established ceasefire in Gaza and assurances from Houthi forces to limit attacks on non-Israeli vessels may have created an opportunity to restore transit through the Suez Canal for…
The global freight market enters 2025 amidst significant geopolitical and economic developments that could reshape key trade routes and pricing dynamics. President Trump’s protectionist trade measures have raised concerns about…
The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical…
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…
Global container shipping lines are bracing for a decade of structural oversupply, with new vessel…
