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Supply chain stability has been restored at key container freight gateways as automation concerns are addressed, in a major breakthrough in US port labour relations. The ratification of a six-year contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States
Concerns that air freight market conditions could be affected by new US tariffs on China, the deferred de minimis ban, and the seasonal Lunar New Year slowdown have been allayed, with average spot rate and contract rates (as measured by
Container shipping is undergoing a major transformation this month, with the launch of new alliances, including the debut of the Gemini Cooperation, a joint venture between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, which seeks to redefine operational and schedule reliability. Previously, major container carriers
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
North American shippers currently face a storm of challenges that threaten to reshape trade flows and logistics costs on both sides of the Atlantic, with escalating port labour unrest and potential tariff hikes after the election of President Donald Trump. One
October marked the start of the traditional shipping peak following China’s Golden Week holiday, with rising eCommerce activity and new electronics launches driving up demand and rates across Asia. Although economic forecasts suggest a potential slowdown, airfreight demand within Asia and
The global sea freight market is navigating turbulent waters as 2024 draws to a close, with recent months marked by capacity miscalculations, strikes, and geopolitical tensions. Carriers have struggled with overcapacity on major routes, particularly on Asia-North America lanes, where near-record
As we enter the final quarter of 2024, global freight remains under pressure. Congestion and capacity constraints continue to strain supply chains, especially as shippers prepare for the peak season. Ocean freight demand remains strong, particularly on Asia-Europe and Asia-Americas routes.
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