A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.
A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?
But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.
Hopes that last week’s trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst.
New independent research reveals that lines are failing to adequately explain how IMO 2020 fuel bill surcharges are calculated.
British transport associations call on Prime Minister Johnson to quickly agree a future trading arrangement with the European Union.
The U.K. is now almost certain to leave the European Union on Jan. 31. However, a no-deal Brexit remains a possibility.
After electoral win, the newly empowered Conservative Government will push through legislation to ensure the U.K. leaves the European Union as scheduled on Jan. 31.
After adjusting for Lunar New Year distortions, the growth rate for Chinese exports to the U.S. in November was the lowest since January 1996.
Shipyards are facing a scrubber stampede as container lines seek to sidestep paying for low-sulfur IMO 2020 bunkers beginning on Jan. 1.
Losses in Europe are estimated to now be costing businesses billions of euros a year.
The Swedish truck giant’s venture capital arm has invested an undisclosed sum in Autotech Ventures.
Manufacturers also call for the rapid roll-out of dedicated charging and refueling infrastructure to help reduce the share of trucks running on diesel.
Carriers are “jacking up” spot rates to improve their negotiating hands with shippers as they agree pricing for IMO 2020 fuel bills and long-term Asia-Europe contracts.
“Undercover boss” believes average international airfreight shipment times should be at least a day faster. Experts agree the sector can up its game.
Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.
The partnership between IVECO and Nikola Motors announced in September will roll out its first battery electric truck to European buyers in 2021. A fuel cell electric model will follow in 2023.
Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario – a no-deal Brexit in 2020.
Maritime, air and overland trade routes into Europe are being piggybacked by criminal gangs deploying the latest digital supply chain technologies to help meet mushrooming demand for illegal drugs across the European Union (EU), according to a major new report examining the continent’s illicit drugs business. The 2019 EU Drug Markets Report by the EU […]
