USEC Dispute Resolution Comes Too Late to Halt Transpacific Spot Rate Climb
Container spot freight rates on major east-west trades continued to diverge this week, with transpacific routes experiencing significant increases, while Asia-Europe rates saw declines. The disparity underscores ongoing challenges for global shippers as 2025 unfolds....
47 Nations Back N.V. Cargo Logistics Plan for Global Bunker Levy
A coalition of 47 nations has submitted a revised and detailed proposal to implement a global bunker fuel levy under the International Maritime Organization (IMO). If approved at the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting in April, this would...
Shipping markets notch up significant gains in 2024
The Clarkson 2024 Shipping Market Review underscores how shipping often thrives amidst global conflict and disruption. Despite challenges, key sectors experienced notable growth, with gains driven by geopolitical tensions and shifts in energy supply chains. Highlights...
Shanghai Container Freight Futures Point to Declining Rates in 2025
The Shanghai INE EC container freight futures contract, launched in August 2023 and based on the SCFI’s China–North Europe sub-index, gained traction in 2024 as a hedging tool for Chinese and some European forwarders and shippers. However, the start of 2025 has...
Ripples from 2025 CNY ‘May Still Rock the Boats in Summer’
The upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday, starting on January 29 and lasting two weeks, is predicted to send shockwaves through global shipping well into the second half of the year. Danish forwarder DSV warns of compounded disruptions from network reshuffles,...
The Global Landscape: Challenges Redefining Logistics
Recent global events have significantly impacted container trade dynamics: Geopolitical Tensions: New U.S. trade tariffs on Chinese goods are reshaping global trade patterns. Panama Canal Water Levels: After a prolonged drought, the canal is gradually recovering, yet...
Mexico Emerges as Key Player in U.S.-China Trade Shift, Boosting Cross-Border Logistics
As trade tensions between the U.S. and China intensify, Mexico is quickly becoming a critical hub for manufacturing and logistics, providing American importers with a valuable alternative. New data shows an upsurge in Chinese raw materials and components entering...
Freight Rail Negotiations Mark Historic Shift: Potential Impacts on U.S. Supply Chains
For the first time in over six decades, the Class 1 freight railroads in the United States are divided in their approach to union negotiations. Traditionally, these negotiations, known as “national handling,” have been conducted as a joint effort, ensuring streamlined...
Trump Tariff Threats Will Trigger Import ‘Rush,’ Say Trade Experts, and Consumers Pay the Price
In the recent presidential debate, former President Donald Trump doubled down on his stance to impose sweeping new tariffs if reelected. He pledged blanket tariffs of up to 20% on all imports, with Chinese imports facing additional tariffs of 60% to 100%. Trade...
Insight Chronicles: Dominando los Mares con Embarcaciones Marítimas
El transporte marítimo ha sido la columna vertebral del comercio internacional durante siglos. En un mundo globalizado, donde la demanda de productos y materias primas está en constante crecimiento, las embarcaciones marítimas juegan un papel crucial en mantener el...