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US customs enforcement is tightening
Importing into the United States is becoming significantly more complex as federal agencies introduce new compliance requirements that place greater responsibility on importers to prove the...
Air freight markets under pressure as capacity struggles to recover
Global air freight markets continue to outperform expectations, but the balance between supply and demand remains fragile. What began as a short-term disruption following renewed conflict in...
UK trade deals open new opportunities
The UK's trade agenda continues to gather momentum, creating new opportunities for businesses trading internationally, while reshaping the way they access global markets. The most recent...
Strong demand and constrained capacity are reshaping container shipping
For much of the recent past, freight markets have lurched from one disruption to another. Pandemic recovery, conflict in the Red Sea, tariff uncertainty and conflict in the Middle East have each...
IATA’s new air waybill rules shifts risk where it doesn’t belong
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...
Global port congestion is worse than expected
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,...
Early peak season continues to support higher ocean rates
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...
Fatal Accident Adds to Nhava Sheva Terminal Disruptions
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...
Air freight remains resilient despite Middle East tensions
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...
A new era for the global RoRo fleet
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...
India, the hottest shipping lane
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...












