Each October, China’s export volumes traditionally dip sharply around the Golden Week holiday, with container shipping lines typically blanking sailings to align supply with the reduced demand. And while this…
The early rush to front-load shipments ahead of impending tariffs has drained much of the typical second-half year demand. At the same time, invisible inventory - goods stalled in yards,…
With tariffs rising and enforcement accelerating, compliance has moved from the back office to the boardroom, and businesses must treat customs risk as a core operational and reputational issue, to…
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,…
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…
A tentative agreement reached on January 8, 2025 between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has postponed a strike at over 40 ports, that…
Port congestion, labour shortages, and holiday closures are impacting Asia-Europe and Mediterranean services, with vessel delays expected to stretch into February. Ports across Asia are experiencing severe congestion due to…
The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical uncertainties, and evolving capacity challenges. Air, sea and road freight markets are poised for growth,…
The Chinese New Year (CNY), or Lunar New Year, is a joyous occasion in China but can be a challenging period for global supply chains. In 2025, the holiday begins…
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…
Iran’s seizure of the 15,000 teu MSC Aries in international waters off the Gulf of…
