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Monthly Archives: January 2025

Red Sea ceasefire has challenges for carriers

The reopening of the Red Sea route following a fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza offers renewed hope for a return to the Suez Canal routing, but it also raises significant operational and capacity challenges. Houthi assurances to limit attacks on…

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Market Review – January 2025

The fragile Red Sea ceasefire has provided an opportunity to restore traffic through the Suez Canal, but uncertainties remain as carriers monitor developments closely. Simultaneously, the return of higher tariffs under revised US trade policies is influencing freight demand and…

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Threat of January US East coast port strike lifted

The looming threat of a disruptive port strike across 40 U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been lifted after the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced a provisional six-year master contract agreement on…

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2025: The outlook for freight

The global freight industry enters 2025 amid a landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical tensions, and capacity constraints.  Air, sea, and road freight markets are set for growth, but businesses will need to navigate disruptions and adapt to evolving conditions…

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Helping businesses navigate potential US tariffs

The possibility of new US tariffs on imports has raised concerns for UK exporters and US importers. Increased costs and logistical challenges may lie ahead, but with the right planning and expert support, businesses can adapt and succeed. New tariffs…

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