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On 1 July, the revised International Air Transport Association (IATA) Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework came into force, fundamentally changing the contractual relationship between airlines and...
Container shipping is once again under pressure from widespread port congestion, but headline delay figures are only telling part of the story. Across major global hubs, vessel queues are building,...
Peak season arrived earlier than expected this year, but it shows little sign of easing. Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe continue to climb as strong demand, disciplined capacity management...
Heavy monsoon conditions and a fatal terminal accident are causing major delays to vessel and road operations at the Indian port of Nhava Sheva. Raigad/JNPT/INNSA is currently under Red Alert due to...
Global cargo volumes remained strong throughout June, finishing 9% higher than the same month last year and building on steady growth seen throughout the first half of 2026. While capacity has...
It wasn't long ago that securing space on a RoRo vehicle carrier was one of the biggest challenges facing automotive manufacturers. A shortage of Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs), soaring charter...
Ocean freight from India has entered a period of intense demand, with tightening vessel space, rising freight rates and increasing competition for capacity across both European and North American...
What began as a wave of tariff-driven front-loading has evolved into a broader restocking cycle, keeping container demand elevated, supporting transpacific freight rates and placing increasing...
The latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, alongside the broader US/Iran framework aimed at ending months of regional conflict, has improved sentiment across energy and freight...
The Bank of England’s latest decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% reflects a delicate balancing act—one increasingly shaped not by domestic demand, but by geopolitical risk. While UK inflation...
Instead of easing, market pressure is intensifying as carriers implement another round of July increases and vessel space remains scarce across major east-west trades. The combination of...
From 8 July, regulated consumer products entering the US must be supported by electronic compliance certificates filed at the time of customs entry, turning missing or inaccurate information into a...