Why Is Port Congestion Not Easing?

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...
Freight Disruption Builds as Rates and Delays Rise

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...
Should You Get International Shipping Insurance?

Should You Get International Shipping Insurance?

No shipper wants to think about cargo insurance until something goes wrong. But when freight is lost or damaged, the value of coverage becomes clear fast. Cargo insurance helps protect the financial value of goods in transit. It can also protect cash flow and customer...