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Middle East Escalation Reverses Container Line Return Plans, EU Extends Red Sea Protection
The latest escalation in Middle East tensions has dealt a significant setback to the container sector’s gradual return to the Red Sea, intensifying pressure on already strained global trade corridors. Following the February 28 military...
3 March 2026 -
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against IEEPA Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), invalidating the sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration on imports under this law. As reported by NPR, the Court held...
24 February 2026 -
China’s Export Growth Remains Strong but Commodity Shifts Put Pressure on Freight Forwarders
Despite a year of tariff‑related uncertainty, China’s export engine continues to run at full strength, particularly in the weeks leading up to the Lunar New Year, which begins February 17. This strong pre‑holiday push suggests...
18 February 2026 -
Industry Groups Warn of Rising Wave of Cargo Crime Worldwide
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) EMEA are calling attention to the escalating levels of cargo theft and freight fraud worldwide. Steep increases have been registered across...
10 February 2026 -
SAJ, EU Strengthen Dialogue on Jamaica’s Logistics Hub Potential
Jamaica’s ambition to become a major regional logistics hub received a fresh vote of confidence this week, as the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and the European Union (EU) strengthened dialogue on the island’s long-term...
4 February 2026 -
The EU and India “Make History” with Free Trade Agreement
The 27-nation European Union (EU) and India signed a free trade agreement on January 27, 2026, concluding nearly two decades of negotiations. The deal brings together two economies that represent a combined market covering 2...
3 February 2026 -
Port Handlers Ltd. ADVISORY
All Importers, Customs Brokers & Freight ForwardersPORT HANDLERS LIMITED EXTENDED PEAK SEASON OPENINGHOURS ADVISORYWe encourage all customers whose cargo is ready to come in and clear.
29 January 2026 -
Differing Carrier Moves Add to Asia–Europe Market Uncertainty
Differing carrier strategies for Red Sea transits are intensifying uncertainty on Asia–Europe trade routes, driving spot rates on major lanes lower for the second straight week, Drewry reports.Some carriers have begun cautiously reintroducing services via the...
27 January 2026 -
Ports under pressure as industry urges cargo owners to clear goods
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s ports and cargo warehouses remain under heavy strain, weeks after the traditional holiday rush, as uncollected goods continue to clog storage facilities and slow operations across the maritime sector.In a release...
26 January 2026 -
Shanghai, Singapore, and Ningbo-Zhoushan Top 2025 Global Container Port Rankings
Shanghai, Singapore, and Ningbo-Zhoushan have retained their positions as the world’s top three container ports by throughput in 2025.The Port of Shanghai consolidated its position as the world’s busiest container port, handling 55.06 million TEU,...
20 January 2026