U.S. container import volumes are facing growing pressure from tariffs and rising fuel costs, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, as reported by gCaptain. The NRF said trade policy uncertainty remains a key challenge, with a temporary 10% global tariff still in effect, despite
Ongoing instability in the Middle East continues to place pressure on global fuel markets and shipping operations. As reported by ShippingWatch, Brent crude oil prices have climbed above the USD 100 mark for the first time since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Citing The Wall Street Journal, ShippingWatch reported that Saudi Arabia remains
Air cargo capacity across the Middle East is currently operating at approximately 30% below pre‑conflict levels, according to data from Xeneta. The regional conflict is entering its fifth week. Niall van de Wouw, Xeneta’s Chief Airfreight Officer, emphasized that rising costs are only one part of the equation for shippers. Despite higher rates, demand has
