Steel and aluminum next in Trump’s tariff push
China’s retaliatory tariffs on some American goods came into effect on Monday, while Donald Trump, the American president, vowed yesterday to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and
Shanghai processes over 5M TEU in a single month
Evidence of just how busy China has been pumping products to consumers ahead of Donald Trump’s tariffs comes from Shanghai, the world’s busiest container port, with news the fi
Trump Second Term Poses ‘Destructive Risk’ to Container Market
The prospect of Donald Trump winning the forthcoming US presidential election ought to put the container shipping industry on alert, new analysis from Drewry Shipping Consultants h
Investing in the Future of US Rail Freight Infrastructure
The US rail freight system has long been the backbone of the nation’s economy, moving billions of tons of goods each year. From agricultural products to industrial materials, rai
Key Challenges Facing the US Road Freight Industry
The US road freight industry is the backbone of the country’s economy, responsible for moving over 70% of all domestic freight. Every product you see on store shelves or rece
US Port Congestion: Impact on Sea Freight and Solutions
US port congestion has been making headlines for a while now, and it’s no secret that this issue is creating ripple effects across global trade. As sea freight serves as the back
How E-commerce is Driving Growth in US Air Freight
In the last decade, e-commerce has gone from a growing trend to an unstoppable force in the US. With a few taps on a smartphone, consumers can purchase products from across the glo
Near-Normal Water Levels Boost Panama Canal Ship Transits
The Panama Canal’s freshwater reservoirs are entering summer at close to normal levels, prompting the canal’s operator to increase the number of large ships moving through the
Freight Spend Management Top Priority Amid Red Sea Crisis
Managing freight spend is the biggest concern for shippers and forwarders, as the supply chain volatility driving ocean rate hikes appears to have no end in sight. In Xeneta’s mi
Positive Growth Evident in Global Trade Trends Early 2024
Global trade trends turned positive in Q1 2024, with goods and services trade increasing by 1% and 1.5% respectively, driven by the US, China, and India, according to UN Trade and
