The Lunar New Year (LNY) remains one of the most structurally dynamic events in the shipping calendar. As factories across China and parts of Southeast Asia slow or close, export volumes typically spike before and fall sharply. Carriers respond by
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The Lunar New Year (LNY) remains one of the most structurally dynamic events in the shipping calendar. As factories across China and parts of Southeast Asia slow or close, export volumes typically spike before and fall sharply. Carriers respond by
As 2026 begins, air freight markets are carrying more momentum than many expected after a volatile year. Rather than a sharp post-peak correction, demand on key Asia–Europe and Asia–U.S. lanes has remained resilient, supported by strong export activity across Asia
Strengthened team of senior industry veterans, under CEO Jochen Thewes, to drive transformation of the Cluster into a leading global logistics services provider Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 January 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated
Returns are costing fashion and beauty brands billions. Can smarter logistics and circular models turn this growing burden into an opportunity? The boom in e-commerce has transformed consumer expectations, but it has also wreaked havoc on reverse logistics. With return rates
Asia–Europe ocean freight markets are closing out the year with firm upward pressure on rates, driven by aggressive capacity management and a late surge in seasonal demand. Since early October, carriers have applied rate increases at roughly fortnightly intervals, and while
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are tightening enforcement on pest-contaminated wood packaging materials (WPM), and exporters need to act now to protect their US customers from serious cost and compliance consequences. Wood packaging — including pallets, crates, cases, bracing and
Global supply chains are entering the final stretch of 2025 with a mix of stabilisation, renewed pressure points and emerging policy shifts that are already reshaping flows across continents. Noatum Logistics’ November 2025 Market Report reveals a freight environment that
Inventory visibility and accurate forecasting are the foundation of profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Yet, many still struggle with excess inventory, stock-outs, and unpredictable demand, leading to billions in lost revenue each year. With new sustainability regulations, fast-changing consumer trends, and
On October 14, 2025, a major change in customs has been implemented: the H1 System replaces the old SAD (Single Administrative Document) for imports in Spain and throughout the European Union. Why? Because the goal is to make everything more digital,
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