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
Temporary storage warehouses, also known by the simplified acronym TSW, are enclosures that offer interesting advantages for companies dedicated to the import of goods. If you are curious about them, then read on. In this article, we explain their function
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
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is facing a critical juncture as its current contract with maritime employers, represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), is set to expire on September 30, 2024. With only 80 days remaining, negotiations have
Global air cargo markets experienced robust growth in the second quarter, with rates on key trades out of Asia remaining firm into the third quarter, despite entering the typically quieter summer season. The latest IATA data shows that total demand, measured
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
During the pandemic, analysts observed a clear link between ocean disruption and increased air freight demand, with shippers seeking certainty once-again by opting for air freight. As ocean freight rates nearing pandemic levels again, shipping reliability has been improving, despite localised
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
With the labour contract negotiations for 45,000 dockworkers along the US East Coast cancelled by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), industrial action is more likely, as it is on the Canadian railways, while German port workers have already commenced strike