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Chinese New Year (CNY), which falls on 29th of January in 2025, is one of the most celebrated festivals in China, however, it also marks a period of heightened risk and disruption to supply chains. The ripple effects of factory closures,
The container shipping landscape is undergoing significant change as new alliances and service structures reshape trade routes and port operations. From February 2025, the Gemini Cooperation, a partnership between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, will redefine service patterns, with key implications for
Logistics is creating seamless connections across borders. As companies grow internationally, they need logistics partners that offer a global reach and local expertise. Noatum Logistics’ expansive global network of offices and trusted partnerships allows us to support clients wherever they
In today’s digitalised world, data analytics has emerged as a game-changer across industries, including logistics. The ability to collect, analyse, and derive actionable insights from vast amounts of data is revolutionising the way logistics companies operate, enabling them to optimize
Labour disputes continue to cast a shadow over global supply chains, with potential strikes in Germany and the US threatening to disrupt key ports. While recent resolutions in Canada and India have provided temporary relief, the global shipping landscape remains precarious,
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has delayed the approval of the Gemini Cooperation, an operational partnership between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, pending further information from the two carriers. The FMC move, announced on July 12, comes as the commission seeks
Market updates from Noatum Logistics provide a comprehensive overview of the current trends and projections shaping global trade and transportation sectors. The OECD, WTO and IMF have forecasted significant growth in global trade for 2024 and beyond, revising projections upwards, with
As container shipping and its global transport networks enter the typical peak season for demand, this year brings significant uncertainties surrounding supply. Red Sea vessel diversions and port congestion have absorbed any excess capacity that existed at the end of 2023,
The maritime transport of goods is a very complex activity in which a large number of variables have to be taken into account. This is where maritime chartering comes into play, which essentially represents a contract to lease a ship
Despite assumptions that OCEAN Alliance members might decide their current setup is not fit for purpose and split to form a new partnership, they took the market by surprise by extending operational cooperation for at least another five years. CMA CGM,
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