Bangkok Flooding Raises Concerns Over Freight Delays
Severe flooding in Bangkok and surrounding areas is continuing to disrupt cargo movements through Thailand, adding further pressure to an Asian container…
China Golden Week 2026: Holiday & Shipping Update
Thursday, 1st October marks China’s National Day, commemorating the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 and the beginning of the annual Golden…
Transpacific Pressure Builds As Asia–Europe Demand Eases
Asia's primary ocean freight markets are following very different paths ahead of China’s Golden Week holiday, with Asia–North America services continuing to be…
Middle East Tensions Raise Fuel Costs, However Suez Services Return
Fuel surcharges look set for another round of increases following rising tension in the Middle East, yet at least one carrier alliance is pushing ahead with…
Red Sea tensions rise as Houthis strengthen position near key shipping route
Security concerns around one of the world’s most important shipping corridors have increased following further developments in Yemen and the southern Red……
Miami Airfreight Operations Resume Following Cargo Aircraft Accident
Airfreight operations at Miami International Airport have returned broadly to normal following Sunday’s fatal cargo aircraft accident.
Westbound Continues to Grow Across Europe
Today, we are proud to announce another important milestone in the growth of Westbound Logistics Services by introducing Westbound Logistics Services (Sweden)…
Middle East Shipping Outlook Remains Highly Uncertain
Proposals from Iran and Oman for a temporary navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz offer a possible route towards safer passage, but significant…
A Tale of Two Different Ocean Freight Peak Seasons
This year’s ocean freight peak season is developing very differently across the major east–west trade lanes.
Port Congestion Disrupting China’s Major Export Hubs
Severe congestion is continuing to disrupt operations at several major Chinese ports following a series of significant storms this year.
Container Losses At Sea Highlight Risks For Importers And Exporters
A sharp rise in containers lost at sea last year has highlighted the continuing risks faced by global supply chains.
Suez Recovery Progresses Despite Red Sea Attacks Continuing
Signs of a recovery in Suez Canal traffic are growing, but recent events are demonstrating just how fragile that recovery remains.
Typhoon Dolphin Heads For Eastern China After Disrupting Japan
Typhoon Dolphin has moved across southern Japan and is now forecast to continue westwards towards China’s eastern coastline, with landfall currently expected…
Has Asia’s Traditional Peak Season Changed for Good?
Asia ocean freight availability remains tight, but there are growing industry suggestions that demand may finally be beginning to ease. Should that continue,…