Shipping Nations Warn Global Trade Is Fracturing — And Everyone Pays
Major shipping nations warn that conflicts, trade wars, and climate events signal a structural shift, not temporary disruptions, in global trade.
Freight & logistics news
What's changing in the lanes we run — and what it means for your cargo.
Geopolitics, Port Congestion, and Rising Air Freight Rates: Week 36 Update
Geopolitical tensions, port congestion, and shifting freight rates dominate the latest logistics news. This update covers the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, Shanghai and Ningbo berthing disruptions, and air freight capacity changes on Asia-Europe routes.
China–Europe rail freight hits record volumes as rates climb
Block trains passed 130,000 cumulative trips in May, and spot rates rose toward $8,300/FEU. Here's what that means for your rail shipments.
Red Sea diversions keep Asia–Europe ocean rates elevated
Rerouting around the Cape has kept container rates well above pre-conflict levels. We break down the surcharges and what to expect into H2 2026.
EU ends the €150 duty-free threshold — what it changes for e-commerce
From 1 July 2026, low-value parcels into the EU carry a €3 per-item tariff. Cross-border sellers need a new landed-cost plan.