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.
Middle East Conflict: Global Logistics Summary
Its now approaching one month since the start of the Iranian conflict, disruptions to global logistics remain significant, particularly in regard to fuel costs…
US Tariff Update: Court Signals Refunds While New Duties Challenged
While developments in the Middle East have rightly grabbed most of the headlines recently, the situation around US tariffs has been steadily intensifying over…
Market Update: Carrier Surcharges and Freight Rate Movements
Following our recent updates regarding developments in the Middle East, the container shipping market is now beginning to see direct pricing responses from…
Market Update: Freight Market Response to Middle East Developments
As tensions continue across parts of the Middle East, global logistics markets are beginning to see measurable impacts across multiple transport modes
Middle East Developments & UK Imports
The weekend’s military escalation involving Iran has increased tension across parts of the Middle East.
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…