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Understanding maritime chartering

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

Strikes Threaten Supply Chains in the US, Canada, and Europe

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

Import volumes to USA continue to grow

Sea-borne imports into the United States have grown by more than a quarter compared to pre-COVID 2019 levels and this at a time when the trade press is full of reports about deglobalization, near-shoring, and global economic tensions. Despite the stories

Challenging Times for Asia Export Trades

Asia’s export trades are as challenging today as they were during the pandemic, with extremely tight vessel space, equipment shortages, and port congestion leading to a surge in spot rates, which analysts forecast could reach stratospheric levels. Vessel schedule reliability from

Planning for eCommerce growth

With eCommerce sales expected to double again by 2026, a growing market means more opportunities – with more competition – and for eCommerce brands and retailers to thrive they need a laser focus on their customers, technology, growth and competitive

Logistics Market Update 2024

Market Report – May 2024

The global economy is on a positive trajectory, with GDP growth surpassing expectations and the manufacturing PMI hitting its highest level in nearly two years. The OECD’s Composite Leading Indicator suggests continued moderate growth, reinforcing optimism for the months ahead.

Transforming the supply chain landscape

In today’s fast-paced global economy, the role of technology in supply chain management has become increasingly crucial. As businesses strive to stay competitive and meet the ever-evolving customer demands, leveraging technology has become essential for streamlining operations, optimising efficiency, and

Alliance changes to benefit shippers

Gemini Cooperation partners Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd plan to deliver massively improved schedule reliability levels of 95% after they launch next year, but they will likely face challenges in attempting to do so. The Gemini Cooperation partners believe that if they can