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...
6 Supply Chain Pressures Shaping AI Data Center Logistics

6 Supply Chain Pressures Shaping AI Data Center Logistics

The rapid buildout of AI infrastructure is creating new logistics challenges. Data centers depend on GPUs, semiconductors, networking equipment, storage systems, cooling technology, power infrastructure, racks, security systems and other components sourced from...
Tariff Engineering and Duty Reduction Guide

Tariff Engineering and Duty Reduction Guide

Global supply chains continually adapt to shifting trade policies, fluctuating manufacturing costs, and new regulatory requirements. For businesses reliant on global sourcing, import duties represent a significant portion of total landed costs. When businesses face...