“As the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) enters into force we have updated...

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From risk to reliability: The case for specialist freight partners

Giannis Nikolakis - June 21, 2025 0

The freight forwarding landscape is increasingly complex. Importers and exporters are navigating a minefield of shifting customs regulations, stricter environmental pressures, and a rapidly...

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Freightos: Strait of Hormuz risks, US-China tariffs, and capacity realignments

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 18, 2025 0

Global freight markets remain on alert following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran, although immediate impacts have been limited. Meanwhile, evolving dynamics in...

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Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 11, 2025 0

Transpacific container rates to the West Coast doubled last week on June 1st GRIs to US$5,488/FEU, with the latest daily rates above US$6,000/FEU as...

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One-Way Leasing should define ‘what’s next’ in global container shipping

Container News Team - June 9, 2025 0

The global supply chain of old seems to be in an upheaval, and a growing stack of empty containers might not be able to...

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Transpacific container rates starting to spike on demand surge

Alexandros Itimoudis - June 5, 2025 0

Logistics markets and supply chains faced another confusing, dramatic few days last week as the US Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump...

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Freightos: Transpacific ocean volumes surge during tariff pause

Container News Team - May 29, 2025 0

Freightos recently ran a survey of more than 100 small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) shippers to see how trade war developments are impacting them. Two...

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China-US de-escalation may spur early peak season: Freightos Analysis

Container News Team - May 14, 2025 0

The US and Chinese governments have announced a 90-day de-escalation of the tariffs introduced by both sides in April. Starting May 14th, the US will...

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Freightos Update: Blanks keep rates level; no de minimis air rate collapse yet; US-Houthi truce first step to Red Sea return?

Container News Team - May 8, 2025 0

US tariffs on China – introduced and then quickly raised to 145% in early April – are already causing pain to the US logistics...

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Brazilian grain shipments up 9% as China seeks US alternative

Container News Team - May 7, 2025 0

By Filibe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO “Between January and April 2025, Brazilian grain shipments rose 9% y/y, supported by strong Chinese purchasing. As...

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Freightos Update: China volumes fall as demand climbs from South East Asia

Container News Team - May 2, 2025 0

With a minimum 145% tariff on all goods from China, many US importers are canceling orders and pausing shipments in hopes that direct negotiations...

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BIMCO’s Dry Bulk Market Report: US Tariffs Weaken Demand Outlook

Container News Team - April 30, 2025 0

BIMCO anticipates a weakening in the supply-demand balance of the dry bulk market through 2025 and 2026, driven in part by recent changes in...

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Sea-Intelligence: Capacity Volatility from Asia to North American West Coast

BIMCO Shipping Number of the week: US grain shipments jump 9% despite Chinese tariffs

Freightos: Weekly update

Stable demand outlook despite US trade policies: BIMCO’s Container Shipping Market Overview & Outlook June 2025

Freightos: Transpacific rates falling sharply; Israel-Iran ceasefire could avert disruptions

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