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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...