Marketing Info update
- How Red Sea Diversions Caused a 161% Surge in Lost Containers (576 Boxes Overboard in 2024)WSC reports 576 containers lost at sea in 2024 - a 161% spike from 2023. 35% attributed to Cape of Good Hope detours avoiding Red Sea conflicts, with severe weather and fires compounding risks.Marketing Info update July 02, 2025
- How GPS Jamming in the Strait of Hormuz is Disrupting Global Shipping - Costs Soar 20%GPS interference in the Strait of Hormuz has reduced ship traffic by 20% and caused freight rates to surge, despite Israel-Iran ceasefire. 970 vessels daily face navigation risks in this critical oil chokepoint.Marketing Info update June 30, 2025
- How Vietnam's Textile Boom Turned to Bust: 300% Profit Surge Followed by US Order FreezeVietnam's textile industry saw profits spike 300% as factories rushed orders ahead of US tariffs, but now faces a cliff—August bookings have plummeted as buyers await final tariff decisions, with potential 70% order losses looming.Marketing Info update June 27, 2025
- How Yang Ming Navigates Market Volatility: Q3 Recovery Amid Geopolitical RisksYang Ming forecasts a "positive trend" for Q3 shipping volumes and rates as US-China tariff pressures ease, but warns of uncertainty due to Iran-Israel tensions and potential Red Sea route reopening.Marketing Info update June 26, 2025
- How CMA CGM’s Return to the Red Sea with 15% Discount Could Reshape Asia-Europe ShippingCMA CGM’s "Osiris" became the first mega-ship to transit the Suez Canal since 2023, benefiting from a 15% toll discount. This move signals a potential return to Red Sea routes, which could cut Asia-Europe transit times by 10-14 days and stabilize soaring freight rates.Marketing Info update June 24, 2025
- How Maersk’s Israel Port Suspension Triggers 55% Surge in Middle East Shipping RatesMaersk suspends Haifa port calls amid Israel-Iran conflict, halting cargo bookings. Middle East container rates spike 55% to $2,761/FEU as war risks escalate—analysts warn of prolonged disruptions.Marketing Info update June 24, 2025
- US Airstrikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Spark Regional Escalation: Houthis Threaten Red Sea Attacks, Strait of Hormuz at RiskThe US launched airstrikes on Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, triggering threats from Houthi rebels to attack Red Sea shipping and Hezbollah-affiliated groups vowing to block the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims minimal damage as uranium was preemptively relocated.Marketing Info update June 23, 2025
- Critical Alert: Europe Port Strikes Trigger Severe Congestion - How to Protect Your ShipmentsSweden's multi-port strikes (June 19-26) + Belgium's national strike (June 25) are crippling European logistics. Antwerp's wait times hit 1.44 days - urgent action required for cargo en route.Marketing Info update June 19, 2025
- How to Capitalize on the 50% Plunge in US West Coast Shipping RatesUS West Coast rates collapsed 50% to $3,000/FEU in 10 days as capacity glut hits market. Shippers can now lock in savings - but experts warn the window may be brief.Marketing Info update June 18, 2025
- How CMA CGM & Maersk Are Pushing Rate Hikes on Europe & South Asia RoutesCMA CGM raises Asia-North Europe FAK rates by $500/$1000 per TEU/FEU from July 1, while Maersk imposes $1000-$1400 PSS on South Asia routes – contrasting with plunging Transpacific rates.Marketing Info update June 17, 2025