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Jan 19, 2024
US Congress averts government shutdown

The U.S. Congress has approved a temporary spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown, ensuring funding for federal agencies…

Jan 11, 2024
Panama Canal to increase daily transits

Starting January 16, 2024, the Panama Canal will increase its daily transits from the current 22 to 24. These adjustments…

Jan 10, 2024
FAA allocates $66.2M for 66 airport projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is allocating $66.2 million, as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure…

Jan 9, 2024
Red Sea delays prompt cargo owners to explore airfreight

Due to escalating tensions over the Red Sea and the added impact of drought affecting the Panama Canal, air cargo…

Jan 4, 2024
Red Sea: Increasing Diversions and Costs

Recent reports indicate that half of the containership fleet transiting the Red Sea and Suez Canal is now opting for…

Dec 18, 2023
US import volumes down 9% in November

The latest data from Descartes showed a decline in US imports last month, though volumes were still above November monthly…

Dec 16, 2023
Antwerp port operations back to normal 

The Flemish government, in collaboration with local labor groups, reached an agreement to reform the Flemish civil service statute in…

Dec 15, 2023
Routings roundup: Panama, Suez, and…Cape of Good Hope

Concerns around the reliability of the Panama Canal due to low water transit restrictions and security risks in transiting the…

Dec 15, 2023
COP28 supply chain highlights

A new climate deal was reached at the COP28 United Nations climate summit in Dubai that marks the first instance…

Dec 6, 2023
Volume shifts at US ports

Import volumes at US West Coast ports increased by 12.7% month-on-month in October, while East and Gulf Coast ports saw…