In this episode of News in brief, lodestar The team delves into the latest developments in the world of tariff and refund issues, rail mergers, e-commerce, and ocean price dynamics. In less than 20 minutes, our award-winning journalists provide insights into how these topics — and many more — will impact supply chains and consumer…
The global container shipping market remained stable this week, with the Drewry World Container Index steady at $1,852 per 40-foot container. But amid this calm, the main trade corridors are moving in opposite directions. Read also: Container shipping rates fall after the holidays, but Red Sea risks still worry the industry Spot prices across the…
Studies show the trucking industry has been stalled with freight stagnating for about three years, but the Trump administration’s recent efforts to raise freight rates by reducing excess vehicle capacity have yet to begin to bear fruit. In a market where observers say there are too many trucks competing to transport a dwindling range of…
Amid regulatory uncertainty following delays at the International Maritime Organization, the Global Center for Marine Decarbonisation (GCMD) in Singapore is launching a new fund to finance ship modernisations, enabling improved service to the existing fleet. In collaboration with Singapore-based fund manager AIM Horizon Investments and several banks, GCMD has established the Fund for Energy Efficiency…
According to data from FreightWaves SONAR, U.S.-bound container bookings, measured by the inbound ocean equivalent container volume index, have been noticeably weaker this fall, averaging about 11% below 2024 levels since September. Read also: Container shipping rates fall after the holidays, but Red Sea risks still worry the industry However, the index is still more…
Despite some recent positive signs at the macroeconomic level, the logistics economy remains on a below-average growth path, driven by uncertainty caused by tariffs and a stagnant transportation sector, according to recent reports. Data from the September Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report and the Q4 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index indicate continued weakness in logistics and…
The United States eliminated the 40% surcharge on a wide range of Brazilian agricultural imports this year, but left most industrial goods from the country still facing some of the toughest tariffs. Yesterday, an executive order amending customs duties… To read this article you need to subscribe. Help us continue investing in award-winning, independent journalism….
Despite some recent positive signs at the macroeconomic level, the logistics economy remains on a below-average growth path, driven by uncertainty caused by tariffs and a stagnant transportation sector, according to recent reports. Data from the September Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report and the Q4 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index indicate continued weakness in logistics and…