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Over-inflated retail inventories could contribute to deflating freight markets
Freight markets are expected to soften – not least because of high inventory levels.
According to data from the US…
Carriers divert Indian cargo to avoid congestion worries at Colombo
With capacity still a nagging concern at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port, container lines are devising alternative supply…
Chinese agribusinesses turn to container lines for grain shipments
Cosco Shipping Lines has been facilitating containerised transport of grain, to meet the needs of Chinese…
Expert insights on supply chain challenges and opportunities in 2025
As we step into 2025, global supply chains face an array of ongoing economic, geopolitical, and environmental…
EU pledges ‘proportionate’ response to new Trump tariffs
Supply chains are bracing for the impact of US trade tariffs, which could be introduced as early as next week. …
Ecommerce traffic will help ward off new threats to air cargo demand
Volatility in the airfreight industry is likely to persist, warned forwarders this week, as a potential end to…
UK businesses warned of supply chain disruptions, says BDO
As the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump approaches on January 20, UK businesses are being urged to…
Analysis: Can the Gemini network do it on-time?
Last week The Loadstar Podcast hosted a fascinating interview with Hapag-Lloyd’s managing director of global…
Lessons must be learned from bitter USEC labour contract dispute
Lessons should be learned from the chaos and animosity that festered throughout the negotiations over a new master…
Ambitious plans to revive US shipbuilding sector come under fire
US shipbuilding ambitions have observers scratching their heads on the viability, funds required, and their likely…