Carriers Now Have A Surplus Of Container Equipment
If ocean freight carriers didn't have enough to worry about with low demand, overcapacity, and increased environmental regulations, according to a recent…
Two Attacks On Israeli Linked Ships
In the past week, at least two cargo ships with ties to Israel have come under attack from suspected Iranian linked factions, as the conflict in Israel and…
An Open End To General Rate Increases
Ocean freight carriers attempts to introduce GRI's, especially on Asia origin routes, have seemingly become a monthly thing as they fight against low demand…
The Cost Of Jumping Panama Queues Hits $4M
The cost of jumping the queue at the Panama Canal topped almost $4 million recently, which is the price that one shipowner paid at auction to get to the front…
2M Alliance Preparing For Upcoming Split
2M Alliance partners, Maersk and MSC, are seemingly already preparing for their upcoming split, which was originally planned for 2025.
US Truckers Experiencing A Road Of Pain
US truckers are currently experiencing extreme challenges in the post pandemic world of low demand, leading to many transport companies going out of business.
November GRI Incoming For Ocean Freight
A General Rate Increase (GRI) is currently planned for several ocean freight markets next month, despite the ongoing low demand in global container shipping.
Idle Container Capacity Surpasses One Million TEU
The amount of idle tonnage now laid up in ocean freight, due to low demand, has now exceeded 1 million TEU's across 315 container ships.
Latest Logistics Update For Israel
Following the escalation of the conflict in Israel and Palestinian territories, there has naturally been some impact on logistics routes, especially with…
What Next For Carriers After European Commission Announcement?
Many carrier's will undoubtedly be disappointed to receive this week's news that the European Commission will NOT be renewing the Consortia Block Exemption…
Did You Know You Can Postpone Import VAT?
Are you using PVA declarations for Import Clearance in the UK?
US Government Shutdown Expected To Impact Supply Chain
With a U.S. Government shutdown looming on 1 October, we are expecting disruptions in all services relating to US Customs and Partner Government Agencies.
Air Freight Entering The Busy Season
Air freight is about to enter the traditional busy season during the next few weeks, and early signs are that demand may be about to rise after being flat for…
Golden Week – What’s It All About?
This Sunday is the official National Day of China, a yearly celebration on October 1st that commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China in…