by Paul Kelly | May 13, 2026 | Currency, Economics, Finance, News
Global freight markets remain heavily influenced by instability across the Middle East, with disruption to ocean and air networks sustaining elevated costs, longer transit times and growing operational volatility. Restricted energy flows are continuing to drive...
by Tetiana Fedorenko | May 7, 2026
by Paul Kelly | Apr 29, 2026 | 4PL, Chemical, Exports, Foodstuffs, International Trade, Middle East, News, Road, Sea, Supply Chain
The extension of the US–Iran ceasefire has done little to stabilise operating conditions in the region, with last week’s seizure of two MSC-managed container vessels by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident highlight the...
by Paul Kelly | Apr 29, 2026 | 4PL, Air, Automotive, Chemical, China, eCommerce, Economics, Exports, Foodstuffs, General, Hazardous, Health, Middle East, News, Project, Publishing, Retail, Road, Sea, Supply Chain, Uncategorized
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, crude oil can still exist within the region, but refined products, which includes marine fuel, jet fuel and diesel, can no longer move freely to key consumption markets, which has triggered a sharp divergence in pricing...
by Paul Kelly | Apr 29, 2026 | 4PL, Air, Automotive, Chemical, eCommerce, Exports, Foodstuffs, Hazardous, News, Project, Publishing, Retail
Airfreight markets have undergone a prolonged period of elevated pricing since the start of Middle East hostilities and despite softer demand in recent weeks spot rates have continued to rise sharply. Global spot rate indices are up by more than 35% year on year...
