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Global supply chains entered July in a relatively stable position, but that stability is proving increasingly fragile. Capacity continues to recover across ocean, air and road freight, yet a combination of resilient demand, regional congestion and renewed geopolitical tension is
The UK’s trade agenda is moving forward on several fronts, with specific agreements and negotiations now shaping how goods move, where they can be sourced, and which markets are opening up. For shippers, the value lies in the detail: tariff
For businesses with cargo moving to, from or through the Gulf, the rules of supply chain planning have fundamentally changed, with land-bridge and multimodal solutions moving from contingency option to operational necessity. With container flows through the Strait of Hormuz effectively
Carbon cost is no longer a future risk or a corporate reporting metric. It is now a direct, tradable component of freight pricing, influencing routing choices and carrier selection. Since the start of the year, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU
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
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