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Trans-Pacific Momentum Continues While Asia-Europe Rates Retreat
Container freight rates on Trans-Pacific trade lanes continued to rise this week, supported by sustained demand and ongoing operational disruptions across Asia.According to reporting from American Shipper, citing Freightos data, spot rates from Asia to...
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Investing In Our Children
RESTORING HOPE. REBUILDING DREAMS. INVESTING IN OUR CHILDREN. When a hurricane passes, the winds may stop — but for many families, the rebuilding continues long after. The community of Burnt Savanna, St. Elizabeth, experienced the devastating impact...
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See How Jamaica Is Shaping Global Maritime Standards
Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, confirmed during a visit to the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) that the IMO has embarked on a comprehensive review of the STCW Convention, the international...
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Trade Pressures and Middle East Tensions Push Global Container Demand Down 2.4%
Container shipping demand continues to face pressure from trade-related and geopolitical disruptions. Weaker U.S. import activity linked to the ongoing trade war, combined with instability in the Middle East are creating a challenging environment for containerized volumes...
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Middle East Tensions Increase Sea‑Air Demand
Air cargo operations across the Gulf were disrupted again following a wave of aerial threats on May 4, after UAE hubs reopened on May 2. This has raised concerns about the ceasefire, which the U.S....
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Jet Fuel Supply Disruptions Intensify Across Asia and Europe
Since February, jet fuel prices have near doubled as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted. According to NPR reporting, the blockage is preventing deliveries of refined fuel from reaching global markets while also cutting off...
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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...
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Customs Duty and GCT Exemption
TO SPEED UP THE FLOW OF HUMANITARIAN GOODS, THE GOVERNMENT HAS APPROVED THE FOLLOWING:* Customs duty and GCT exemption for the importation of relief supplies for a two-month period expiring December 31.* Starlink or other...
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Trade Resilience in 2025, but WTO Lowers 2026 Forecast
In its October Global Trade Outlook and Statistics update, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has cut its 2026 global trade volume growth projection to 0.5%, down from 1.8% previously projected in August. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala...
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U.S. Port Fee Policy to Cost Top 10 Carriers $3.2 Billion
As of October 14, 2025, U.S. trade policy will implement a new port fee for Chinese-owned, operated, or built vessels. The proposed fee structure is reportedly linked to China’s dominant role in global maritime trade.According...
