Why Is Port Congestion Not Easing?
Global port congestion is not easing, and container shipping reliability keeps failing to recover to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly a quarter of a vessel’s time at port is now spent simply waiting for a berth, more than five percentage points above 2019 levels, and that...
How to Reduce Logistics Costs Without Compromising Performance
Reducing logistics costs while maintaining performance requires system-wide optimization, not simply bargaining for cheaper rates. You don’t have to accept slower schedules, weaker customer service, or greater supply chain risk to cut your logistics costs. The best...
5 Factors for Choosing an International Freight Forwarder
International freight forwarders do more than coordinate transportation. For companies moving goods across borders, the right partner can help secure capacity, manage local requirements, respond when routes are disrupted, and keep shipments moving. On major Asia to...
Freight Disruption Builds as Rates and Delays Rise
Low water, severe storms and congestion are putting pressure on global freight networks just as shippers face rising spot rates and an unpredictable peak season. Water levels are falling at the Panama Canal and along parts of the Rhine, while storms across Asia have...
