Customs & trade
Our logistics coverage grouped into 12 sections, including HS codes and tariff classification, Rules of origin and certificates and Free trade agreements
Descartes launches AI agent for global trade
Descartes Systems Group has embedded a conversational AI agent into its Datamyne trade intelligence platform, enabling users to query global shipment...
Flexport Launches AI Agent Server for Freight Booking
Flexport launched a Model Context Protocol server enabling AI agents to book freight, expanding its automation suite with new customs tools...
Canada shifts sourcing to EU, UK amid US
Canadian importers are testing shipments from Europe to replace tariff-hit US goods, driven by new trade pacts and punitive cross-border duties.
New Ships Boost Capacity on Strong Asia-Louth America Route
Carriers MSC and CMA CGM deploy new vessels to the Far East-South America east coast trade lane, where spot freight rates have nearly tripled...
VesselBot analysis reveals 31% emissions gap
A new analysis of over 86,000 voyages shows a 31.3% efficiency gap between Hapag-Lloyd and MSC on a key trade lane, despite similar distances...
Record July container volumes show underlying trade strength
Global container volumes hit a new monthly record of 17.3 million teu in July, with year-to-date growth of 5.1%.
Secondhand Tanker Prices Hit Record Highs
The secondhand tanker market is setting records, with a 15-year-old VLCC selling for $115 million. High demand for prompt vessels and long-haul trade...
Africa-Far East trade growth stalls as Asia
Container trade growth from Africa to the Far East fell to just 0.6% in June, while Asia-to-Africa volumes surged 25.1%, according to Container Trades
Shippers face higher costs and lower
Global container schedule reliability has fallen to 29.4% as spot rates on major trade lanes surge, with Xeneta data showing significant declines in
Lusaka Airport attracts dedicated freighters
Container trade between Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa is growing but remains heavily imbalanced, with June volumes from LatAm to Africa at...
Containership Orderbook Nears 40% of Global Fleet, Pressing Capacity Ahead
A global containership orderbook now represents almost 40% of the existing fleet, with most new orders for large vessels. The build-up could outpace...