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Monthly Archives: November 2024

More disruption for North American supply chains

North America’s freight market is navigating a turbulent period as labour disputes, arguments over automation, and the threat of rising tariffs converge to create significant operational challenges. With critical negotiations breaking down and ongoing port disruptions, shippers face mounting uncertainty…

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East-West blank sailings

The global ocean freight market is facing significant adjustments as carriers announce widespread blank sailings from Asia to Europe and North America. Over the next five weeks, 48 cancellations have been confirmed, impacting schedules on Transpacific, Transatlantic, and Asia-North Europe…

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Air cargo market grapples with long-term capacity challenges

The air freight market is entering a critical phase of sustained constraints, driven by rising demand, limited aircraft availability, and evolving regulatory pressures. Short-term demand is bolstered by year-end inventory replenishment, with long-term challenges, including production delays and emissions regulations,…

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Market Review: October

Chinese port activity and export demand remain strong following Golden Week, influencing capacity across sea and air freight. In air cargo, demand from Asia-Pacific routes to Europe and North America remains robust, while overland transport in key regions continues to…

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North American supply chains under pressure from labour disputes and potential tariff hikes

Ongoing strikes at key Canadian and US ports, combined with the potential for new trade tariffs following President Trump’s re-election, are expected to create delays, congestion, and higher freight costs in the months ahead. Canada’s west coast ports, including Vancouver…

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