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Oct 1, 2024
ILA Launches First Strike Since 1977

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has initiated a coast-wide strike from Maine to Texas, marking the union’s first strike since…

Sep 30, 2024
Air Cargo Rates Hit New Highs

Air cargo spot rates surged to new highs in early September, driven by expected strong demand in Q4. In week…

Sep 30, 2024
Sharp Drop in Red Sea Port Activity

An analysis by Sea-Intelligence reveals that deep-sea port calls in the Red Sea dropped by an average of 85% in…

Sep 23, 2024
NTSB Reports on Dali

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a 41-page report (download report) on the containership Dali. The report includes technical…

Sep 23, 2024
Shipping Rates Steady Despite ILA Strike Fears

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are preparing to negotiate a new contract, with…

Aug 22, 2024
Port Strikes Loom: Airfreight Demand Set to Soar

As the peak season approaches, concerns are mounting over potential US port strikes and their impact on airfreight. The US…

Aug 21, 2024
Impact of Ningbo Port Closure

The explosion aboard the YM Mobility at Ningbo Port has resulted in the closure of the Phase III Terminal, one…

Aug 15, 2024
CIRB Clears Way for Possible Rail Strike

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has approved a potential rail strike starting as early as August 22 due to…

Jul 25, 2024
Airfreight Rates Ex-Asia Remain Strong

Despite a temporary dip around US Independence Day on 4 July, airfreight rates from Asia continue to strengthen. In the…