28 Mar 2025

SoCal Ports Overflowing: Import Surge Triggers Empty Container Crisis

A quick update on the current logistics landscape in Southern California and what shippers can do to mitigate potential disruptions: Import Surge and Empty Container Imbalance January saw a sharp increase in imports as shippers rushed to beat anticipated U.S. tariffs and Lunar New Year factory closures. Year-over-year import growth: Port of Long Beach: up […]

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25 Mar 2025

Rising Cargo Crime Spurs Urgent Call for Federal Task Force and Tougher Penalties

With cargo theft and fraud on the rise, transportation and shipping organizations are urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass legislation that would create a multi-agency federal task force to tackle cargo crime and strengthen penalties against offenders. The primary legislation in focus is the Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act, introduced in June, alongside […]

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18 Mar 2025

Lufthansa Cargo Forecasts Growth in 2025 Despite Global Challenges

Lufthansa Cargo anticipates growth in the air cargo market in 2025 despite ongoing geopolitical challenges and capacity constraints. During a recent webinar, Heike Woerner, senior director of business development, shared the airline’s projection of a 3-5% increase in cargo demand this year. This growth aligns with forecasts of 3.3% global economic expansion and improvements in […]

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10 Mar 2025

Houthis Threaten to Resume Red Sea Attacks Over Gaza Blockade

Houthi militants have warned they will restart attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea unless Israel restores humanitarian aid and electricity to Gaza, which were cut earlier this month. In a televised speech on March 8, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi gave Israel four days to lift the blockade on Gaza aid, halted since March […]

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06 Mar 2025

E-Commerce Turbulence Hits Airfreight: February Data Reveals First Signs of Disruption

The effects of stricter e-commerce shipping regulations started to surface in February’s air cargo data, even as the overall market maintained its growth trajectory. According to new figures from data provider Xeneta, global air cargo demand rose by 4% year over year in February. The dynamic load factor remained steady at 59%, while the average […]

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03 Mar 2025

Air Cargo Industry on Edge: US Tariffs Spark Global Trade Uncertainty

The air cargo industry is bracing for potential disruptions as stakeholders await updates on global tariffs from the US, creating uncertainty about the impact on the sector. Yesterday, the White House saw a flurry of activity as President Donald Trump announced executive orders imposing additional tariffs: a 10% increase on imports from China, a 25% […]

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24 Feb 2025

Trump Administration Proposes Hefty Port Fees on Chinese-Built and Operated Ships

The Trump administration is considering new tariffs aimed at the container shipping industry, proposing steep port usage fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels calling at U.S. ports. Additionally, U.S. exporters may face rising costs under a separate proposal requiring an increasing share of exports to be transported on American ships. If enacted, these measures could […]

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