The outlook for Hong Kong’s airfreight market has softened recently, yet expectations remain high for a busy peak season. In its latest quarterly report, the DHL Air Trade Index dropped by six points from the previous quarter, reaching 35.2. This drop includes an 8.7-point decline for imports and a 4.2-point decline for exports, following three […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Port of Long Beach over $2.6 million in grants to bolster its critical infrastructure, ensuring the secure and efficient movement of goods through one of the nation’s busiest seaports. Ranked as the third-largest recipient in FEMA’s Port Security Grant Program, the […]
In response to growing concerns over pangolin conservation, President Biden is considering new import restrictions on products from China. This action follows a recent certification under the Pelly Amendment, citing that some Chinese nationals’ involvement in the pangolin trade is undermining the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). […]
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is calling for public input by December 23rd on the impending data requirements for imports of seafood and diamonds, specifically addressing the bans on these items originating from Russia. This request for comments is part of the preparatory steps before CBP forwards its information collection request to the […]
Hong Kong has announced the formation of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board, an evolution of the former Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board. This strategic move aims to solidify Hong Kong’s reputation as a premier international maritime center. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee outlined several initiatives designed to propel Hong Kong […]
The air cargo industry is capitalizing on an extended peak season as e-commerce demand intensifies competition for aircraft space, setting the stage for a robust finish. According to logistics experts, this surge in activity, which began nine months ago, is likely to extend well into the first quarter of 2025—a period typically marked by a […]
North American railroads experienced a significant increase in domestic container traffic in the third quarter, with nearly 2.17 million units transported as demand in Southern California saw a notable rise. This 6% year-over-year growth in intermodal volumes surpasses the projections made by the Journal of Commerce, which estimated between 2.09 to 2.15 million containers for […]
The labor atmosphere at the Port of Montreal has tensed up as CUPE Local 375, representing the port’s longshore workers, announced a decision to halt all overtime work starting from 7 a.m. ET on October 10, for an indefinite period. This decision comes amidst ongoing negotiations, which, according to the union, have been sluggish due […]
As we traverse the first half of 2024, a notable gap emerges between the actual demand for cross-border air cargo services and earlier projections for the year, sparking discussions on the potential trajectory of this surge as we approach the bustling peak season starting mid-September. Driven by an unwavering enthusiasm for e-commerce and marred by […]
The ongoing conflict involving Yemen’s Houthi forces has led to persistent disruptions in the Red Sea, significantly impacting global shipping routes crucial for the chemical industry. Al Greenwood, a seasoned chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS, sheds light on how these disturbances are reshaping logistics and shipping costs, particularly affecting Europe and Asia. ICIS, […]
