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New fees and penalties risk fragmenting partnerships—and raising costs for UK importers Global shipping alliances are coming under unprecedented strain as US regulators move forward with sweeping new port fees and vessel penalties that target links to Chinese shipbuilders. The…
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A global shift in trade flows, triggered by a surge in tariff-driven demand on the transpacific, is putting fresh pressure on Asia–Europe container shipping markets, where carriers are already battling significant supply-demand imbalances and falling spot rates. The redirection of…
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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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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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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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