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Sea freight in flux: current pressures and the 2025 outlook

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

Q4 2024 Market Report: Navigating global freight trends

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.

Countdown to US East coast port strikes

As tonight’s (30th September) midnight deadline approaches, marking the expiration of the existing labour contract, the shipping industry is bracing for potential strikes by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on the US East and Gulf coasts. With significant disruptions looming,

Peak season strain for air cargo

Air cargo shippers are racing to secure space ahead of the peak season, with air freight capacity already under pressure, amid the challenges of potential strikes and high demand. The latest IATA data shows a 14% year-on-year demand increase in July,

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Ocean freight disruptions, demand, and solutions

Global ocean freight continues to struggle with the reduction in container vessel capacity, soaring freight rates, port congestion, and equipment shortages resulting from the Red Sea diversions that were driven by the hijacking of the car carrier *Galaxy Leader* nearly

Gradual Recovery to Supply Chains in Bangladesh

Following nationwide unrest and a five-day internet blackout, broadband connections in Bangladesh have been restored, prioritising financial, industrial, export-import, diplomatic, IT, and crucial service hubs. Industrial Operations Resuming Numerous apparel factories across Chittagong, Narayanganj, and Gazipur have resumed operations. The majority of