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Monthly Archives: October 2024

Cancelled sailings and shifting shipping line alliances

The ocean freight market is undergoing significant changes as carriers respond to ongoing disruptions and shifting demand patterns. While the recent strike at US East Coast ports was resolved within three days, its effects continue to ripple through the industry,…

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Air cargo capacity shifts to meet rising demand

Air cargo carriers are responding to increased demand by shifting capacity to the most lucrative routes, especially from Asia to Europe and North America. Over the past week, air freight capacity from Asia Pacific to North America has grown by…

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Supply chain uncertainty persists amid US and Canadian labour disputes

Labour disputes on the US East Coast and at the Port of Montreal are causing significant uncertainty for supply chains across North America. While some relief has been secured through temporary agreements, the threat of further disruption looms as key…

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Temporary resolution for US East Coast port strikes; January uncertainty looms

After three days of major disruption, the strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports, led by 45,000 dockworkers, came to a temporary resolution on Thursday 3rd October. A tentative agreement reached between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the…

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