Deadly Cargo Plane Crash At Louisville’s Main Airport
A cargo aircraft tragically crashed at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport yesterday, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people.
US Tariffs: Positive Asia Developments But Court Case Looms
The past week has brought significant developments in the Trump administration’s trade policy for Asian nations.
A Return To The Red Sea Seems Unlikely Despite Ceasefire Progress
As the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East continues to hold, the likelihood of Asia–European ocean freight services returning to the Red Sea remains slim for…
Cargo Plane Crashes Into The Sea At Hong Kong Airport
Two ground workers tragically lost their lives after a cargo aircraft overshot the runway and plunged into the sea during an early morning landing at Hong Kong…
China Introduces Reciprocal Port Fees on US Vessels
Beijing has introduced reciprocal port fees for American vessels entering Chinese ports, mirroring recent measures imposed by the USTR on Chinese ships and…
Industrial Action Disrupts Key Northern European Ports
A wave of industrial action across Northern Europe is causing major disruption and intensifying congestion at some of the region’s busiest ports.
US Flight Operations Disrupted As Government Shutdown Drags On
As the US government shutdown moves into its second week, airports across the country are facing disruption. Flight delays and cancellations are increasing as…
New US Tariffs Target Pharmaceuticals and Heavy-Duty Trucks
A fresh round of US tariffs will take effect this week, targeting pharmaceuticals and heavy duty vehicles, along with bathroom and kitchen cabinets.
Typhoon Disrupts Southern China Ahead of Golden Week
Shipments from southern China may be subject to significant disruption after Super Typhoon Ragasa struck Guangdong province and the Pearl River Delta this…
Golden Week Gets Under Way Early October
Wednesday, October 1st marks China’s official National Day, commemorating the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
New Vessel Tracking Platform Launching: More Precision, More Insight
The Westbound vessel tracking system will be undergoing an upgrade as we transition to a new software provider. During this changeover, there may be a…
Lack Of Certainty As USTR Port Fees Approach For China-Built Vessels
Starting October 14th, the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-built vessels will take effect.
Trump Appeals To Supreme Court To Overturn Tariff Decision
President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to fast-track his appeal of a recent appeals court ruling to strike down the majority of tariffs imposed…
Last Minute Blank Sailings May Be Looming Ahead Of Golden Week
Industry observers are warning that a wave of last-minute capacity reductions may be imminent on Asia trades as Chinese Golden Week approaches.