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A wave of blank sailings is set to severely disrupt container traffic from Asia to the US East Coast, slashing available capacity by as much as 42% in early May. The container shipping lines are reacting swiftly to plummeting demand,…
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The freight sector faces a volatile operating environment shaped by global policy shifts, particularly the U.S. tariff announcements and alliance restructuring across key trade lanes. Carriers and cargo owners are adapting to a series of unpredictable developments, including capacity fluctuations,…
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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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As we progress through Q1 2025, the global freight market is adapting to changing demand patterns, regulatory shifts, and economic pressures. Air cargo rates remain firm, defying expectations of a post-Lunar New Year decline, while ocean freight continues to experience…
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As global trade dynamics evolve, US and UK importers are increasingly diversifying their sources of supply to mitigate risks and minimise costs. With planned US tariffs on Chinese goods accelerating a shift in sourcing strategies, countries such as Vietnam, Thailand,…
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Global air cargo demand showed resilience in January, with only a slight decline despite ongoing trade tensions and new tariff concerns. While trade policies can impact long-term strategies, analysts suggest they have yet to cause major shifts in airfreight volumes.…
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The global container shipping industry is undergoing significant change, with new alliances reshaping trade flows and service networks. The dissolution of the 2M Alliance between Maersk and MSC has given rise to four distinct groupings: Gemini Cooperation (Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd)…
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Fresh US tariffs on Chinese goods have escalated trade tensions, with China swiftly responding through retaliatory measures. While negotiations secured a temporary pause on tariffs for Canadian and Mexican imports, the additional duties on Chinese goods from 4 February have…
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