As of now, a recession does not appear imminent, but it is clear that U.S. business momentum is slowing, and economic uncertainty continues to rise heading into the fourth quarter, according to a monthly report from ITS Logistics. The assessment comes as industry professionals prepare for the start of the domestic logistics peak season, further…
The dust is just beginning to settle in Europe’s ports after last week’s strikes, but the turmoil is far from over. Host Charlotte Goldstone takes you through the ripple effects in Antwerp, Bruges and Rotterdam, before moving on to the biggest story of the week: the tense MEPC84 meeting where the IMO’s net zero framework…
Nearly half of respondents (44%) said they paid higher prices for inventory as a result of the tariffs but did not change their purchasing levels. Meanwhile, 19% chose to reduce inventory purchases in order to manage costs associated with higher tariffs. With changing trade policies and rising tariffs, it is perhaps not surprising that the…
@stuart marshall News that another freight operator has signed up to serve Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) represents another breakthrough in the UK’s changing air freight landscape. Yesterday, Beijing Capital Airlines, which operates a Jiangxi Cargo Airlines A330-200P2F, landed in Glasgow from Zhengzhou, the first of a four-times-weekly service. Incoming shipments are… To read this article you…
Nearly two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) report that their operations have been affected by tariffs, according to an annual benchmarking study produced by supply chain planning software company Netstock. The “2025 Benchmark Report: State of Supply Chain Planning” is based on survey answers from more than 130 Netstock customers as well as anonymized…
Mid-sized and feeder vessels continue to dominate the newbuild landscape. Eastern Pacific Shipping and XT Shipping, controlled by Israeli businessman Idan Ofer, have ordered up to eight 3,100 TEU vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai). There are four firm orders and options for four more ships. Confirmed orders are scheduled for delivery between 2027…