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Ti Reports Ocean Carriers as Clear Winners in 2024, Airfreight “a beneficiary of uncertainty”

Ocean and air freight rates have climbed significantly in 2024, driven by unpredictable market dynamics, according to Transport Intelligence (Ti). Ocean freight rates remain 117.6 points above January levels, with no immediate return to pre-crisis levels expected. Xeneta’s chief analyst, Peter Sand, highlighted ocean carriers as the year’s “financial winners,” noting their shift from loss-making

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Shipco Transport Celebrates 25 years of Business in the Baltics

[Tallinn, Estonia] — Shipco Transport is proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary in the Baltics region. Shipco Transport first entered the market in 1999, establishing initial operations in Tallinn, Estonia, as a central coordinating office for all activities in the Baltics. Building on its success, Shipco Transport expanded in 1995, opening offices in Riga, Latvia,

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Strong Partnerships are at the Core of Shipco’s Strategy for Global Logistics Efficiency

Fragmented logistics networks often require businesses to work with multiple providers, leading to inconsistent standards, limited visibility, communication challenges, and scalability constraints. Robert Zorzi, Regional COO – Americas, and Jakob Bluhme, Global CCO – Global Accounts, explain how Shipco unites multiple neutral consolidation providers under the WorldWide Alliance (WWA) and utilizes a dedicated digital platform

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ILA, USMX Disagree over Semi-Automated Cranes

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) remain at an impasse over the use of semi-automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs). After a three-day strike in October 2024, both parties extended their current master contract deadline until January 15, 2025, to resolve outstanding issues. However, recent negotiations broke down when the

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Look to 2025 with some Caution, says IATA Chief

Air cargo demand stayed strong in October, growing for the 15th straight month, but IATA warns that 2025 might be challenging. Global air cargo demand measured in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms rose by 9.8% year-over-year (y/y) in October. Capacity measured in available CTKs increased by 5.9%, and the cargo load factor grew by 1.7

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Customer-Focused Solutions Driving Operational and Service Excellence

Peter Andersen, Regional COO – Europe, Stig Krogh, Global COO – Ocean/Regional COO – Asia & ISC, and Robert Zorzi, Regional COO – Americas, discuss Shipco Transport’s customer-centric approach driving operational and service excellence across all areas, highlighting how the commitment to putting customers’ needs first delivers consistency, improves efficiency, and strengthens customer trust worldwide.

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The Human Element in Global Logistics

In the complex world of logistics, success is not just about moving cargo. It is about having the right strategies and the right people driving the process. Three of Shipco’s leaders – Peter Andersen, Regional COO, Europe; Robert Zorzi, Regional COO, Americas; and Stig Krogh, Global COO – Ocean/Regional COO, Asia Pacific & ISC –

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Container Shipping Hits Record Volumes in Q3 2024

Global container shipping hit a record in Q3 2024, moving 47 million TEUs which is 2% higher than the previous peak set during the pandemic period in 2021, according to John McCown of Blue Alpha Capital. Data from Container Trades Statistics (CTS) shows that global volumes for the first nine months reached 136.7 million TEUs,

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Backlogs as Canada Ports Resume Operations After Strikes

Canada’s busiest ports have resumed operations after labor disputes disrupted container flows. On 14 November, the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered an end to union worker lockouts and mandated binding arbitration in ongoing contract disputes. Earlier, port employers had locked out union workers on both coasts due to strike actions. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

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