Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Red Sea Ceasefire Raises Hopes for Suez Canal Revival, Yet Major Risks Persist

A recent ceasefire by Yemen’s Houthi forces has sparked renewed optimism that commercial shipping could return to the Suez Canal after months of…
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India Introduces Voluntary Post-Clearance Customs Revision Rules to Boost Transparency and Ease of Trade

In a major move toward modernizing customs administration and facilitating smoother trade processes, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has…
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Carriers under Pressure as Ocean Freight Spot Rates Slide Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Spot freight rates in the container shipping market are once again hovering around pre-pandemic levels, putting growing pressure on liner companies, according to…
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Global Air Cargo Market Cools as Demand Softens Despite Volume Growth

Global air cargo conditions continued to soften in October as carriers faced weakening demand, according to a report from Xeneta. While overall shipment…
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