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The world today isn’t simple and the challenges facing supply chains are complex. Those challenges need to be looked at from a different perspective, with human ingenuity, passion and experience, combined with our technology to create something more than the expected. By problem-solving in unexpected ways, we conceive new solutions to overcome challenges and realise opportunities.
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Bangladesh garment production recovers as Metro monitors potential export disruption
Garment production is recovering across Bangladesh following widespread industrial unrest, with early indications suggesting the impact on international shipments may be less severe than initially feared. However, unresolved wage negotiations and the possibility of further disruption mean fashion buyers should…
When ocean freight fails, switching to air should be a considered decision
When disruption threatens critical deliveries, switching shipments from ocean to air freight can protect supply chains, but converting distressed ocean freight into air cargo is rarely straightforward, and delaying the decision can significantly increase complexity. When maritime disruption forces an…
Los Angeles and Long Beach strike threat eases, but cargo disruption risks remain
A threatened strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has been postponed until 20 November, giving maritime employers and union representatives another two weeks to reach an agreement. While the extension provides welcome relief for US importers,…
Asia–Europe shipping risks as delayed vessels converge
Record levels of overlapping vessel departures are exposing the continuing instability of global container shipping schedules, while the accelerating return to the Suez Canal could create another wave of congestion at Northern European ports. The latest market analysis reveals an…
Road freight carriers face rising costs and compliance pressures ahead of peak season
UK road freight operators face mounting pressure as elevated diesel prices, tighter right-to-work requirements and rising operating costs coincide with the busiest period for domestic distribution. The latest Transport Exchange Group (TEG) data shows that road freight rates reached their…
Container shipping’s changing power balance raises new questions for shippers
The world’s largest container shipping lines are becoming increasingly divided by their scale, infrastructure and control over global networks. As the leading operators strengthen their positions, shippers face important questions about carrier choice, service reliability and the future of competition….
Thames port disruption as derailment cuts rail freight services
A freight train derailment in east London has severely disrupted rail connections serving London Gateway and Tilbury, with container backlogs threatening to build at two of the UK’s busiest gateways. Container movements through the Thames Estuary face significant disruption following…
Asia–Europe freight rates rebound as carriers tighten capacity
Ocean freight rates on Asia–Europe trades are rising again after months of downward pressure, but contrasting market indicators and increasing blank sailings suggest the recovery is being driven as much by carrier capacity management as underlying cargo demand. The Asia–Europe…
Global airfreight peak accelerates
Airfreight markets are entering the final quarter of 2026 with strengthening demand, sharply rising fuel costs and growing pressure on capacity, although significant differences between trades are creating contrasting conditions for shippers. Global air cargo demand rebounded strongly in September,…
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