Red Sea Crisis Continues to Impact Shipping
Despite US-led defensive military endeavours, Houthi rebel assaults on commercial ships traversing the Red Sea persist, resulting in shipments delays, squeezed capacity and container shortages. [...]
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Partnership Announced
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced the signing of a long-term operational collaboration known as the Gemini Cooperation, scheduled to commence in February 2025. Last year, [...]
In the Spotlight – Alys Blowes
We talk to Alys Blowes, one of our long-serving team members who is a Supervisor in our Accounts Department. She explains what makes PFE such [...]
US and UK Take Steps to Protect Global Shipping
Following the ongoing attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, the US and UK conducted air and missile strikes last night towards Houthi-controlled areas [...]
Carriers Avoid Red Sea as Tensions Rise
The New Year has got off to a challenging start, with substantial delays and uncertainty regarding the arrival of containers from Asia as a result [...]
Shipping Companies Pause Red Sea Operations
Four of the largest shipping lines announced over the weekend that there will be a pause in transit through the Red Sea until further notice. [...]
Disruption to Supply Chains: Canals Crisis and Chennai Flooding
Major disruptions are affecting two key global water routes linking East and West: the Panama and Suez Canals. These disturbances are expected to cause delays [...]
How Old is an Elderly Container Ship?
We review the lifespan on container ships, the merits of owning older tonnage and why ship demolitions are expected to hit an all-time high in [...]
In the Spotlight – Megan Dyer
We talk to Megan Dyer, one of our talented team members from our Customer Service Department. Megan shares her experiences in the logistics sector, including [...]
Supply Chains in Bangladesh Hit by Factory Worker Protests
Protests led by garment workers in Bangladesh have resulted in disruption and stoppages at over 400 factories, driven by their demands for increased wages to [...]
