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Ports across Europe are grappling with severe congestion, as a combination of shifting shipping alliances, labour strikes, and overburdened terminals disrupts trade flows. Delays are escalating at key gateways in both Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, leaving shippers and logistics…
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The security of container shipping via the Red Sea for the Suez Canal faces renewed uncertainty after Houthi militants issued a warning that attacks on vessels could resume within days. The ultimatum, delivered in a televised address on 8 March,…
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Container shipping is in a state of transition as carriers refine their strategies to align with shifting trade patterns. While recent fluctuations in spot rates suggest ongoing market adjustments, overall demand remains steady, ensuring a strong volume of container movements…
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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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Global container shipping lines remain hesitant to return to the Suez Canal despite hopes that a Middle East ceasefire might ease Red Sea security. While the canal offers a faster and more economical route, persistent security risks and soaring insurance…
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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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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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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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