The battle for freedom of navigation in the Red Sea has intensified with the recent entrance of the European Commission’s naval defense effort, along with continued strikes by U.S. and allied forces against Houthi targets. Despite these efforts, the rebels have not been deterred from their attacks on commercial shipping interests in the region.On Saturday […]
As the demand for next-day and same-day delivery continues to rise, logistics developers are facing a familiar challenge that residential builders know all too well: community opposition. Across the country, local governments are placing restrictions on or even outright banning new warehouse developments that have sprouted up to meet the needs of online retailers. This […]
Boeing has announced a major shake-up in its management team, with the head of the 737 Max program stepping down. This decision comes in the aftermath of a January incident that has caused significant damage to the aircraft manufacturer’s reputation and resulted in a loss of billions of dollars in value. In an email to […]
As the global economy continues to evolve and adapt to new challenges, the logistics industry is facing its own set of obstacles. From supply chain complexities to geopolitical tensions, companies are finding it increasingly difficult to move goods efficiently and effectively. One recent example of this is the impounding of thousands of Volkswagen cars at […]
The recent uptick in tanker rates has caught the attention of the oil market, with concerns over the ongoing Red Sea crisis driving up rates and raising the floor for tanker prices. In early February, oil markets were lulled by the hope of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but a recent string of Houthi […]
The trend of subleasing is on the rise as businesses scale down the storage expansions initiated during the pandemic. Retailers and their suppliers are not only reducing their stock levels but are also decreasing their need for storage space. The previously thriving American warehousing market is now facing a downturn, with companies opting to consolidate […]
Mid-size importers in the trans-Pacific trade lane are bracing for higher rates in their 2024-25 service contracts as carriers struggle with rising costs and a volatile security situation in the Red Sea. However, disagreements over supply and demand fundamentals are causing delays in negotiations. According to industry experts, this is the year for mid-size shippers […]
The logistics technology industry is feeling the effects of a prolonged freight slump, with companies tightening their belts and shedding staff in an effort to stay afloat until 2024. Major players in the sector, including Flexport, Uber Freight, and Flexe, have all announced significant job cuts this year, following a wave of layoffs in 2023 […]
A recent supply chain report shows that transportation prices have finally flipped to expansion after 19 months of contraction. This is a positive sign for the industry, as all eight components of the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) are signaling growth. The LMI, a diffusion index where a reading above 50 indicates expansion and below 50 […]
FMC Announces Hearing Agenda on Maritime Security Risks February 2, 2024 The Federal Maritime Commission is set to conduct a hearing with testimonials from representatives of shipping, carrier, and port sectors to address the effects of current conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on shipping and supply chains. This hearing is scheduled […]
