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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…

Cancelled sailings and shifting shipping line alliances

The ocean freight market is undergoing significant changes as carriers respond to ongoing disruptions and shifting demand patterns. While the recent strike at US East Coast ports was resolved within three days, its effects continue to ripple through the industry,…

Supply chain uncertainty persists amid US and Canadian labour disputes

Labour disputes on the US East Coast and at the Port of Montreal are causing significant uncertainty for supply chains across North America. While some relief has been secured through temporary agreements, the threat of further disruption looms as key…

Temporary resolution for US East Coast port strikes; January uncertainty looms

After three days of major disruption, the strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports, led by 45,000 dockworkers, came to a temporary resolution on Thursday 3rd October. A tentative agreement reached between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the…

Shippers brace for impact of US East coast strike

As the threat of a strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports escalates, labour negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and port operators remain unresolved. With tensions high, efforts to break the deadlock have stalled, and concerns continue…

Port strike on US East coast just weeks away

The potential strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is poised to cause significant disruption to US supply chains, particularly across East and Gulf Coast ports. With negotiations between the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) deadlocked, there…

Market Review: August

Shippers continue to navigate a mix of recovery and ongoing challenges across air, sea, and road freight, with varying degree of intensity around the globe. As we move through the third quarter, businesses must remain agile, with the potential for…

Safeguard your cargo: The critical need for marine insurance

Recent fires at major ports, including the explosion aboard the YM Mobility at Ningbo on the 9th of August, have highlighted a critical issue: the danger of not having appropriate marine insurance in place. As global supply chains become increasingly…