The trajectory of container trading and shipping rates, which has been upward since October 2023, has reached a period of moderate stability. During July, average…
China-Europe trade corridors are currently facing some significant issues concerning container rates as well as congestion along the railways. Concerning rail freight, congestion concerns the…
The global shipping and transport industry is set to relive moments reminiscent of 2021. Back then, the Ever Given ship incident blocked the Suez Canal…
88 per cent of shipping companies see inflation as the biggest hindrance for businesses in 2023. Other fears are the implications of war, the impact…
China’s zero Covid policy, meaning the enforcement of lockdowns even with the slightest increase of corona cases, will probably have a long-term impact on the…
The average price for a 40-foot high cube container in China has decreased by 22 per cent. The reduced price comes at a critical time,…
For European port hubs, the Suez Canal disturbance proved to be less impactful than expected. Nevertheless, container imbalances between imports and exports are still going…
After continued price increases of rail freight between China and Europe, rates are finally returning back to normal levels. In some cases, the freight rates…