Chinese Ports Impacted By Container Shortage
A severe shortage of container equipment is currently affecting Chinese ports, with Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, and Yantian among the worst affected. Market conditions are
May 21, 2024
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Asia: The Return Of Space & Capacity Issues
Ocean freight import services from Asia are once more suffering from a severe lack of space and equipment, which has led to freight rates spiralling.
May 13, 2024
Panama Canal Shows Signs Of Recovery
The Panama Canal is finally showing signs of recovery, after a year of being impacted by severe drought that has significantly reduced its maximum number
April 29, 2024
Freight Rate Increases For Asia Air and Ocean
Asia air freight rates have been on the rise recently and an ocean freight GRI is now looming for May 1st. Air Freight The
April 22, 2024
Strait of Hormuz – The New Target For Ship Attacks
The Iranian military vessel seized an Israeli linked MSC containership in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, which has sparked fears that the whole Middle
April 16, 2024
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Logistics Update
The collapse of The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month, in which 3 bridge workers lost their lives and 3 more are presumed
April 9, 2024
Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Cargo Ship Collision
A major bridge in the city of Baltimore has entirely collapsed into the Patapsco River this morning after being hit by a container ship, sending
March 26, 2024
Container Ship Crashes Into Turkish Dock
Large container ships are notoriously difficult to steer, as the blockage of the Suez Canal back in 2021 proved, but this past week saw a
March 23, 2024
Could We Be Heading For Asia Over Capacity?
Capacity management for ocean freight carriers on Asia routes is being stretched right now, as the longer transit times via The Cape Of Good Hope
March 14, 2024