Early Demand Spike For Asia Ocean Freight Services
Space and equipment availability on ocean freight services from Asia are becoming increasingly constrained as an early peak season begins to take shape.
President Trump’s Global Tariff Regime Dealt Another Legal Blow
This month, the US Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump’s current 10% universal global tariff, imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of…
Asia Ocean Freight Rates Set To Climb As Peak Season Approaches
Earlier this month, we questioned whether peak season would begin earlier than usual and whether it would bring stronger demand this year. It now appears we…
Iran Expands Control Measures Across Strait of Hormuz
Iran has intensified efforts to tighten control over the Strait of Hormuz as peace talks with the United States continue without any clear breakthrough.
Asia-Europe Peak Season: Strong Comeback Or Another False Start?
Last year’s Asia-Europe ocean freight peak season barely got going, which raises the question of what we should expect this year.
Sam Eggington Announces Retirement
After an incredible professional career, Sam Eggington has officially announced his retirement from, bringing to a close one of the most exciting and respected…
Trump Pauses Hormuz Support Following Containership Missile Attack
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended his newly launched Project Freedom operation following a sharp escalation in tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
New Maritime Toll Era? Iran Leads, Houthis May Be Set To Follow
Iran’s recent move to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz is already reshaping the conversation around maritime trade security—and potentially setting a…
Mixed Outcomes As Twelve-Ship Convoy Attempts Hormuz Passage
A convoy of twelve container ships attempted to navigate the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, resulting in mixed outcomes including Iranian forces detaining…
Importers Can Now File For Refunds Of Trump IEEPA Tariffs
Today marks the beginning of the process for handling refunds on tariffs introduced by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…
Farmers Pull Out Of Protest To Disrupt Port Of Felixstowe
Farmers refused to attend the planned fuel protests aimed at disrupting major transport routes and Felixstowe port.
Global Air Freight Rates Climb Amid Conflict, Capacity And Fuel Spike
Air freight rates continue to rise after the closure of key Gulf airspace and major transit hubs, coupled with a surge in jet fuel prices.
New Warning Follows Containership Attack As Hormuz Remains Closed
A containership transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck this week by an unidentified projectile, ahead of a new stark warning from Iranian military.
Two Chinese Containerships Secure Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
Two ultra-large containerships operated by Cosco Shipping appear to have received Iranian clearance and passed through the Strait of Hormuz.