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The rippling impact of geopolitical pressure around the Strait of Hormuz is rewriting the traditional container shipping calendar for shippers and their supply chain planning. Container shipping has historically followed a predictable rhythm. Rates build ahead of Chinese New Year, ease
For eCommerce brands, returns have traditionally been viewed as a cost to manage, but they are increasingly a defining factor in whether a customer comes back at all. New research from Seel’s 2026 Gen Z Shopping Report highlights just how high
Global supply chains continue to operate in an environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, evolving trade policy and shifting demand patterns. From rising transport costs and changing sourcing strategies to tightening capacity across key freight modes, businesses need timely market intelligence
For sea freight customers planning shipments for the second half of 2026, the Panama Canal outlook is more stable than many feared, with no plans to impose vessel transit restrictions for the remainder of 2026, even if El Niño renews
The UK government’s post-Brexit reset with the EU signals a less burdensome border environment for some categories of goods, but customs processes remain, and the detail matters. The King’s Speech in May 2026 confirmed the government’s intention to reset the UK’s
Acquisition offers an established Germany-based freight forwarding platform with immediate access to key European logistics corridors and China-West trade lanes Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and
Despite the historically large new vessel order-book and signs of slower global demand growth, market conditions point toward moderation rather than a return to deep carrier discounting. Even a broad resumption of Red Sea and Suez transits is unlikely to
Global trade is set to reach a new high in 2025, with the combined value of goods and services on track to exceed $35 trillion for the first time. Growth through the second half of the year has remained resilient,
Freight markets have entered 2026 on a more stable footing than last year, but operational precision remains critical. As Lunar New Year disruption builds, ocean carriers continue disciplined capacity management, air freight demand shows selective strength, and European road networks face
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