Ocean spot rates decline as demand softens, while the Strait of Hormuz closure, volatile air freight, and Italian strikes cause network disruptions.

Rates show signs of stabilizing, unclear war risk fees and Middle East rerouting

Ocean and Air freight face extreme fuel surcharges, capacity shifts, and new customs regulations per April 1st.

Millions of TEU stuck in the Middle East, 20% drop in global airfreight capacity & shifting trade balances in Europe

Tight space after CNY, Airfreight peak season & record traffic on the Arctic route

Delays at the NVWA in Rotterdam, pre-CNY peak is fading, rates are dropping and the Gemini return to Suez.

Spot rates fall significantly as the pre-CNY rush fades early, Belgian rail strikes and weather delays disrupt European supply chains.

Disrupted logistics across Northern Europe, pre-holiday rush & a jump in spot rates

The pre-CNY rush begins, European ports prepare for Suez return and a look back at a turbulent year in logistics

Asia-Europe spot rates surge ahead of Chinese New Year. Rotterdam customs confirms a stricter 24h notification window and definitive start date for the Dutch truck levy.

Operational delays in Antwerp and Rotterdam, December 1st GRI expectations, and why a return to Suez is unlikely in 2025.

Rates continued to firm, what is the situation in the Suez Canal and what can we expect?

Freight rates, blank sailings, Rotterdam port congestion & weak demand in road freight

Key market movements, including unexpected rises in ocean freight rates and ongoing port congestion in Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Freight rates, higher truck costs, Northern Sea Route update & Antwerp and Rotterdam terminal operations suspended due to strikes and storms.

Freight rates, air freight capacity, rail disruptions