Logistics and distribution

All change at the shipping alliances

After announcing the end of the 2M alliance Maersk is joining with Hapag-Lloyd to form The Gemini Cooperation, in a move that will shake up the East-West container shipping market. Since announcing the breakup of its 2M Alliance with MSC in

US and Europe spot rates from Asia in step

Two weeks after sea freight spot rates from Asia to Europe started to peak and after the scramble for capacity ahead of Lunar New Year subsided, it seems that the US trade lane from Asia may be following suit. Two weeks

Carriers blank sailings while adding new vessels

Carriers have already been announcing additional blanked sailings in the weeks after the Golden Week holiday, suggesting that demand is expected to decrease in the weeks that would typically be in the peak season.  The percentage of industry-wide blanked capacity

Last-Mile Delivery

Last-Mile Delivery: Pathways to Modern Market Success

The last mile is where the symphony of logistics reaches its crescendo. At Noatum Logistics, we acknowledge that it’s not just a delivery; it’s the apex of the customer experience. Our profound understanding of the essence of last-mile delivery has

Mixed signals on primary sea freight rates

Rising imports have been driving trans-Pacific spot rates up as the peak season nears, though the lines GRI success looks less likely on North European routes, unless blanked sailings impact is felt quickly. After four months of rising imports from Asia

Market update

Freight market report; July 2023

Blank sailings in June were lower than previous months, but most container shipping lines are now looking to implement further blank sailings in July to support rates, which will affect transit times and cause delays.  Airfreight rate softening between May

Airfreight market update

Priority services that save you time and money

Noatum Logistics offer daily flights to and from major global destinations, to simplify the delivery of your time-sensitive cargo, with a selection of services and transits that give you flexibility of transit, to meet your supply chain requirements at the

Advantages of road transport

Your EU gateway

The Noatum Logistics’ supply chain, transport and customs teams in the UK and EU have integrated solutions to meet every type of EU delivery, distribution and fulfilment requirement. No matter what type of product, quantity or global origin, we ensure a

New Heathrow ‘sensitive’ cargo handling facility

The opening of IAG Cargo’s ‘New Premia’ facility and the addition of critical cargo handling capability at London Heathrow offers time and temperature-sensitive efficiencies and the benefits for our customers, in optimising the safe handling and movement of their cargo