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ILWU Canada members end strikes

With International Longshore and Warehouse Union members voting 75% in favour of the four-year agreement reached in Western Canada and the port of Halifax, Montreal is the last major container port to agree a new labor contract, as the federally

UK food border checks could be delayed for 5th time

The Financial Times reported last week that post-Brexit UK border food checks, that were due to commence at the end of February, have been delayed again due to cost and inflation fears. Delayed since 2021, when the EU imposed their own

Mixed signals on primary sea freight rates

Rising imports have been driving trans-Pacific spot rates up as the peak season nears, though the lines GRI success looks less likely on North European routes, unless blanked sailings impact is felt quickly. After four months of rising imports from Asia

Market update

Freight market report; July 2023

Blank sailings in June were lower than previous months, but most container shipping lines are now looking to implement further blank sailings in July to support rates, which will affect transit times and cause delays.  Airfreight rate softening between May

Airfreight market update

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UK joins CPTPP Pacific trade bloc

The UK has reached agreement on joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Pacific trade bloc, as the government pursue new commercial opportunities around the world post-Brexit. Subject to ratification, the UK has completed the first part of

Maersk leads the way with Asia to Europe rate increase

Despite the apparent lack of a traditional peak season, excess capacity and new container ships queuing up to join the trade, Maersk has announced a massive rate increase, with other lines following in their wake. Traditionally, at this point in the

How To Make Returns Work For Your Business

Make returns your USP

The UK is becoming increasingly comfortable with eCommerce returns, as 25% of retailers say they have seen a rise in returns over the last two years, with retail returns increasing by 60% over the same period and fashion retailers particularly