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Asia US Container Rates Ease as Market Sees Increased Capacity and Lower Demand

Shipping container rates from Asia to the US have mostly softened this week as available capacity increased across major trade lanes, while demand remains relatively…
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Intra‑Asia Freight Rates Climb amid Year-End Rush Despite Market Volatility

Drewry’s Intra‑Asia Container Index shows that spot container rates across intra-Asia trade lanes increased by an average of around 4% from late October to early…
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United States and Korean Ports Join Forces to Advance Green Shipping and Maritime Decarbonisation

The Busan Port Authority (BPA), Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), Port of Tacoma (PoT), Port of Seattle (PoS), and Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) have entered into…
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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 disruption. According…
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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 notified the…
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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 a recent…
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Container Shortage Crisis in Northern China

Freight forwarders are reporting a critical shortage of containers in northern China. This issue is exacerbated by a surprisingly robust…
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Navigating the Perils: Understanding and Mitigating the 16 Risks of Using Dry Containers for Shipping

In global commerce, dry containers (General Purposes and High Cubes with six walls) are crucial for transporting goods across oceans,…
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Unveiling the Intricacies of Global Air Freight: How Shein and Temu Are Redefining the Norms

In today's rapidly evolving global marketplace, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve. Join us as we explore the…
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Milk Run Logistics: A Sustainable Solution for Reducing Carbon Emissions

Milk Run Logistics: A Sustainable Solution for Reducing Carbon Emissions?

In supply chain logistics, an organisation is always on the lookout for new methods to optimise and streamline the logistics…
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Navigating General Average: Understanding Risks and Safeguards in Maritime Ventures

General Average (GA), a cornerstone of maritime law, traces its origins back thousands of years, embodying the principle of shared…
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People-Centric Logistics in the Age of Automation

Striking the Balance: People-Centric Logistics in the Age of Automation

Logistics as an industry is going through a remarkable transformation, largely fuelled by tech interventions and advances. AI (Artificial Intelligence),…
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