Trump Tariff Threat and China Downturn to Make CNY 2025 ‘Different’
The impact of Chinese New Year (CNY) on global supply chains “cannot be overstated”, according to Maersk, amid a warning that the forthcoming 29 January to 3 February holiday w
Shipping from Asia to Latin America? GRI Incoming
A General Rate Increase (GRI) from Asia* to the West Coast of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean** is coming up. This GRI will apply to cargo transported in
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
Kaohsiung Hit by Asia’s Container Congestion
The container congestion contagion effect appears to be manifesting itself in Taiwan with a recent build-up of boxes in its main gateway of Kaohsiung. Congestion in south-east Asia
Moderation in Container Spot Rate Increases Hints at Approaching Peak
In the surest sign yet that soaring container spot freight rates may have reached something resembling a peak, this week’s indexes showed the smallest gains in months, while a co
Intra-Asia Services Struggle as Smaller Ships Diverted to Long-Hauls
The cascading of smaller box ships to more-lucrative long-haul lanes has created a shortage of vessels for intra-Asia trades. A meeting of representatives of the Korea Shipowners A
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
