Weekly Update – 18/09/2026
The knock-on effects of recent typhoons in China are continuing to disrupt vessel schedules, with equipment shortages now emerging in some areas, while blank sailings [...]
Weekly Update – 11/09/2026
Recent typhoon disruption in China is continuing to have a significant knock-on effect on vessel schedules and port operations, with congestion and delays expected to [...]
Weekly Update – 04/09/2026
Typhoon conditions in East and South China are causing significant disruption to road transportation, container movements and vessel schedules, with further delays expected. Typhoon Disruption [...]
Weekly Update – 28/08/2026
Typhoon conditions in East and South China continue to affect vessel schedules, with further delays expected. Asia-Europe space remains under pressure, with high fuel costs [...]
Weekly Update – 21/08/2026
The knock-on impact of recent typhoon activity in China is continuing to affect vessel schedules. Asia-Europe space also remains under pressure, as resilient demand and [...]
Weekly Update – 07/08/2026
Bad weather in China has affected some vessel departures this week, with disruption around Shanghai and Ningbo. Asia-Europe space also remains under pressure, as carriers [...]
Weekly update – 24/07/2026
Renewed conflict in the Middle East has driven a sharp rise in the cost of oil over the last couple of weeks. Sea freight bunker [...]
Weekly Update – 17/07/2026
Asia-Europe space remains under pressure, with carriers continuing to manage capacity through blank sailings and schedule adjustments. Renewed uncertainty in the Middle East is adding [...]
UK Trade Deals in 2026: What Has Changed?
Since our last overview of the UK’s trade agreements, there have been several important developments. Some deals have moved closer to implementation, one major agreement [...]
Industry Update – 19/06/2026
Sea freight capacity from Asia remains under pressure, with carriers continuing to manage space closely. The UK-India Free Trade Agreement has been confirmed this week, [...]
UK-India Free Trade Agreement to Start on 15 July: What Customers Need to Know
The UK Government has confirmed that the UK-India Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking an important development in the [...]
Weekly Update – 12.06.2026
Capacity challenges on Asia-Europe sea freight services are intensifying as carriers continue to squeeze space. At the same time, uncertainty in the Middle East continues [...]
















