Airfreight Disruption Following Record US East Coast Snowfall
A powerful winter storm swept across the US East Coast yesterday, unleashing record-breaking snowfall and bringing widespread disruption to air freight.
What We Know After A Dramatic Weekend For Trump Tariffs
A dramatic weekend in US politics has seen the Supreme Court strike down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, followed by a new 15% tariff on global imports.
Blanked Sailings Surge As Weak Post Chinese New Year Demand Expected
Ocean freight stakeholders are bracing for a sharp increase in blanked sailings as carriers respond to weakening demand following Chinese New Year.
Sponsorship Spotlight: Lucas Gorrill – Triathlete
Triathlon is a sport that quietly demands a lot. It combines swimming, cycling and running into one race, but more than that, it asks for patience, discipline,…
Chinese New Year 2026 – Year Of The Horse
The countdown to Chinese New Year is now very much underway, with just one week until China Nationals start to celebrate this year’s Spring Festival with their…
Mixed Signals Amid Ongoing Uncertainty Over Suez Route Revival
Ocean freight carriers are sending mixed messages over a potential return to the Suez Canal, as the Gemini Cooperation confirms another of its services will…
London Gateway Sets Sights On UK Container Crown After Record 2025
London Gateway appears to be on course to become the UK’s largest container port within the next couple of years, after setting a new throughput record in 2025…
Supreme Court Delay Prolongs Uncertainty Over Trump Tariffs
Uncertainty continues to hang over President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, including a brief and confusing episode in which a proposed 10% tariff on British…
Suez: First Service Returns But So Do Security Concerns
One carrier alliance committed to returning a complete service loop back to the Suez Canal route recently, but subsequently security concerns have heightened…
Brussels Extends Timeline For EU Deforestation Regulations
The European Union has formally agreed to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year, providing companies with additional…
Shipping Security Stakes And Tariff Sanctions Escalate In US–Iran Standoff
Iran says 'shipping centres' would be considered legitimate if US strike, while President Trump adds 25% tariff to countries that continue to trade with Iran.
Plan Ahead For Next Month’s Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on the 17th of February 2026, this is typically followed by a two week shutdown across much of China. Therefore, this is a good time to…
Our Westbound Christmas Message
As the year draws to a close and the festive season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to reflect and to say thank you.
Supreme Court Ruling Looms As Businesses Sue Government Over Tariffs
The legal dispute over whether President Trump exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers to impose his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs is nearing…