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Lunar New Year: Shippers Focus on Smarter Planning Over Higher Volumes

As the Lunar New Year holiday period approaches, global shippers are moving away from heavy pre-holiday stockpiling and instead adopting a more precise, demand-driven approach…
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Winter Storms Disrupt Container Shipping Across Europe

Severe winter weather is causing notable disruption to container shipping operations across Western and Northern Europe. Strong storms, heavy snowfall and icy conditions have forced…
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Forwarders Advised to Watch US Penalty Risks Linked to Mexico – Cuba Oil Trade

Freight forwarders handling cargo moving from Mexico into the United States are being cautioned about possible new trade complications. The US has signalled that it…
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Suez Canal Route Remains Uncertain for Global Shipping

The global shipping industry’s efforts to resume normal transit through the Suez Canal are facing renewed disruption. After months of vessels avoiding the Red Sea…
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Maritime decarbonisation

Why Maritime Decarbonisation Now Needs a Governance Architecture

Maritime decarbonisation has moved beyond ambition and intent—it is now an operational reality. The shipping industry has made significant progress in adopting alternative fuels, improving…
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Strategic Expansion of BIGEX-2 Service Strengthens Trade Routes and Logistics Efficiency

Global shipping and logistics leader CMA CGM has added a strategic Hazira port call to its BIGEX-2 service, significantly enhancing India–Middle East Gulf connectivity and…
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GS1: Revolutionising Global Supply Chains with Barcodes, Standards, and More

Introduction to GS1 and Its Role in Global Supply Chains GS1 is a global, not-for-profit organisation that has significantly impacted…
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Understanding and Managing Spot

Mastering Spot Freight: Key Factors and How 20Cube Optimizes Shipping Costs

Managing supply chain projects is seamless when well-planned in advance covering all major aspects, including freight rates. However, impromptu shipments…
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Understanding the Differences Between Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs): An Australian Perspective with Insights on India

Australia’s commitment to free trade and economic partnerships has positioned it as a leading global trading partner. Through a combination…
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Simplifying Global Trade

Simplifying Global Trade

Air & Sea Freight | Trade Regulations | Door-to-Door Delivery Mastering the Maze of Global Trade In today’s interconnected world,…
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Evolving Dynamics of Liner Trades Between Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent

The liner trade between Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent is undergoing significant changes, with new entrants, shifting partnerships,…
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Potential US Seaport Strike Could Cause Major Disruption: Experts Warn of Significant Backlog

A potential strike at major US seaports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could lead to significant delays…
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