Archive: USA

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, September, 2024

Escalating threats prompt US and Canadian air cargo security actions

Amid rising concerns about security threats in European logistics networks, the US and Canadian governments have introduced new air cargo security protocols aimed at mitigating risks posed by incendiary devices…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 29th, August, 2024

Global port strikes latest

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…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 13th, August, 2024

US focus

The spot rate spread from Asia to the US West and East coasts has reached its widest point in nearly two years, driven by capacity increases to the West Coast…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 30th, July, 2024

Shipping lines secure capacity for the peak season

As we progress through the traditional container shipping peak season, analysing the planned levels of blank sailings and capacity deployment for the remainder of the third quarter provides valuable insight…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, July, 2024

US eCommerce demand continues to drive air cargo

Understanding the the size and impact of eCommerce demand on the air cargo market and its short-term outlook is challenging due to the lack of direct data, with the best…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 17th, July, 2024

ILA strike threat looms as contract negotiations stall

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) warns that a strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports is becoming more likely as the expiration of their current contract with maritime employers…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 14th, June, 2024

US import volumes surge

Despite talk of deglobalization, near-shoring and global economic tensions sea-borne imports into the United States continue to grow, increasing by more than a quarter on pre-COVID 2019. With the trade…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 5th, June, 2024

Port congestion growing

The additional two weeks it takes for ships to sail around the Cape of Good Hope as a result of the Red Sea conflict’s effective closure of the Suez Canal…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 5th, June, 2024

US Customs trigger eCommerce crackdown

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that it is cracking down on ‘de minimis’ eCommerce shipments, to ensure they are compliant, with several high-profile freight forwarders and customs…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 5th, June, 2024

Vancouver dock workers, railways and Canadian Customs staff edge closer to strike action

We are monitoring a potential strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) that would impact Vancouver container terminals, as well as possible action by the Canada Border Services…

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