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Red Sea Return Scuttled by Houthi Vessel Sinking
The deadly July 7 attack on the Eternity C cargo vessel by Yemen’s Houthi rebels marks one of the most severe escalations yet in the Red Sea shipping crisis, reinforcing the view that this vital...
UK Bid to Join Pan-Europe Trade Area Blocked
The UK government’s attempt to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention, a framework that simplifies supply chains and reduces tariffs across Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle...
U.S. RoRo Port Fees Set to Disrupt Automotive Logistics
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has confirmed it will introduce new fees on foreign-built roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) car carriers calling at U.S. ports from October 14, 2025, as part of a broader...
UK Carmakers Challenged While China’s Ro/Ro Fleet Eye Europe
Britain’s automotive industry is facing a historic low, as UK vehicle production in May 2025 fell to its weakest level since 1949. Yet while UK manufacturers scale back, Chinese Ro/Ro operators are...
Preparing for Air Cargo Peak Season Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Air freight markets are entering the second half of 2025 in a state of volatility, as early signs of peak season demand clash with consumer caution and a shifting tariff landscape. Despite President...
Europe Builds Momentum as Trans-Pacific Slowdown Deepens
Global container shipping is evolving rapidly, with Asia–Europe trade lanes showing fresh strength just as the transpacific market enters a significant slowdown. This divergence is creating new...
US Customs Reforms Raise Questions on HTS Entries and Transshipped Goods
Businesses responsible for customs clearing goods into the US are adjusting to two significant Customs and Border Protection (CBP) changes that could affect classification practices and the...
Survey Highlights Why Supply Chains Must Evolve or Fall Behind
Global businesses must prepare for a fundamental overhaul of their supply chains, as the cumulative impact of geopolitical tension, climate volatility, cost inflation and sourcing risk reshapes the...
Budget Pressures Raise Questions for Business
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has triggered fresh uncertainty after cancelling a planned welfare reform expected to save £5.5 billion, leaving a significant hole in the Treasury’s accounts and raising...
Metro Expands Indian Presence with New Chennai Facility
Metro’s momentum in India continues to accelerate, with the opening of a second office in Chennai to support the ongoing expansion of Metro’s operations globally. Designed to accommodate an...
Middle East Air Freight Disruption Despite Partial Recovery
Qatar Airways has resumed operations from Doha following a temporary airspace closure triggered by Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq. The reopening has offered some relief, but...