What Freight Buyers Should Expect From Container Shipping in 2027
Key Takeaways Nava’s preliminary forecast puts 2027 container trade growth at 2% to 5%, depending on Gulf conditions. Suroto expects additional ships and shorter routings to ease capacity pressure, while McCown cautions that carriers retain an advantage. Compare total...
INFOGRAPHIC: How Integrated Logistics Streamlines Global Supply Chains
International shipments often move through several logistics providers before reaching their final destinations. A freight forwarder may manage transportation, a customs broker handles clearance, another provider manages warehousing, and a local carrier completes the...
What Are Air Freight Terminal Handling Charges, And Why Are They So High?
Air freight terminal handling charges can be one of the most frustrating line items on an air freight invoice. They may look high relative to the shipment’s weight—or even the base air freight rate—but they are not arbitrary add-ons. They help cover the cost of labor,...
