IMO Moves Closer to Legally Binding Net-Zero Rules for Global Shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken an important step towards cutting emissions from the shipping industry, approving draft regulations that would introduce the world’s [...]
Weekly Update 25/04/2025
Blank sailings out of Asia will continue into May as carriers adjust capacity to match seasonal demand. Congestion issues have developed at the UK’s London [...]
Weekly Update – 11/04/2025
Carriers continue with capacity adjustments on Asia–Europe routes. Following a turbulent week, the US–China trade war continues to intensify, meanwhile the IMO’s MEPC 83 summit [...]
Weekly Update – 04/04/2025
Carriers continue to manage capacity through blank sailings throughout April, while the impact of the Myanmar earthquake on shipments from the region has been minimal. [...]
Weekly Update – 28/03/2025
Strong earthquake likely to cause short-term disruption to shipments from Myanmar, blank sailings to extend into April and port congestion at Rotterdam to delay some [...]
Weekly Update – 21/03/2025
Heathrow Airport closure to cause significant air freight disruption, while shipping lines once again implement blank sailings to manage sea freight capacity. Heathrow Airport Closure [...]
Weekly Update – 14/03/2025
The new alliance schedules now in effect, while this week’s collision in the North Sea has the potential to cause delays in the coming days. [...]
The Path to Net-Zero: Building Sustainable Global Supply Chains
The global shipping and logistics industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. This article looks at how innovation, regulation, and industry collaboration [...]
Weekly Update – 28/02/2025
Demand rises as factories return to full production, while blank sailings continue to restrict capacity. Labour strikes in Rotterdam and Bangladesh continue to cause delays [...]
Weekly Update – 21/02/2025
Booking volumes are rising as factories return to full production post Chinese New Year. Labour strikes in Rotterdam and Bangladesh are causing port disruptions, leading [...]
Weekly Update 14/02/2025
China continues to gradually reopen following the Lunar New Year. Carriers are further adjusting capacity through additional blank sailings and have announced rate increases from [...]
Weekly Update – 07/02/2025
As China gradually reopens after Chinese New Year, the shipping industry is experiencing some disruption as carriers adjust their schedules and service networks following the [...]