April 10, 2024, freight market updates, featuring key insights and trends from the US, Turkey, China, and other global regions in cargo and shipping.

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<ul style="margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Container carriers are reducing the number of blank sailings on Trans-Pacific routes compared to the past two years.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">In March, carriers blanked 11.7% of total vessel capacity from Asia to the U.S. East and West Coasts, a decline from 21.5% in 2022 and 29% in 2021.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">February saw carriers blanking 19.4% of capacity, down from 41.5% in 2023 and 29.6% in 2022.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">China remains at the top of the ranking for the best port connectivity, according to a report from Sea-Intelligence.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Alliances such as Gemini Cooperation, THE Alliance, and Ocean Alliance have excluded Hong Kong from many routes for 2024 and 2025.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, reached a significant milestone with the maiden green methanol bunkering of the large vessel Astrid Maersk at Yangshan port in Shanghai.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The North America logistics market is poised for significant growth, driven by the rising demand for e-commerce.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">In 2023, the market size reached US$ 1.44 trillion, and it is projected to grow to US$ 1.75 trillion by 2032.</li></ul>Read on for more in-depth updates.

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Freight market update - 10 April 2024

April 3, 2024, freight market updates, featuring key insights and trends from the US, Turkey, China, and other global regions in cargo and shipping.

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<ul style="margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Maritime consultancy Drewry suggests that Baltimore’s container volume diversions and anticipated market growth in 2024 might pose challenges for U.S. East Coast ports.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">If Baltimore's capacity is redirected, average utilization rates could reach 79%, potentially causing congestion issues.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The Port of Baltimore managed 11.7 million tonnes of cargo and 1.1 million TEUs of containers last year.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Container exports from 18 Asian countries and regions to the U.S. soared in February, driven by strong demand.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">According to data from PIERS, the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) and the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) reported a 29.4% year-on-year increase in exports to 1.6 million TEUs.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">China's logistics industry experienced significant growth in the first quarter (Q1), buoyed by a surge in industrial production and increased transport demands.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The logistics market index rose to 51.5% in March, marking a 4.4 percentage point increase from the previous month, while the warehousing index climbed to 52.6%, up by 8.1 percentage points from February.</li></ul>Read on for more in-depth updates.

Freight market update - 3 April 2024

March 27, 2024, freight market updates, featuring key insights and trends from the US, Turkey, China, and other global regions in cargo and shipping.

<ul style="margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Hapag-Lloyd, the ocean carrier, holds a cautiously optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2024.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, observes low inventory levels globally and notes a strong recovery post-Lunar New Year.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Data from WorldACD reveals a 4% year-on-year increase in global demand for the two weeks ending March 10.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Data from WorldACD shows a substantial year-over-year increase in tonnages for routes such as Dubai-Europe (205%), Bangkok-Europe (over 30%), and Colombo-Europe (20%).</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Container activity at the Port of Los Angeles surged by 60% in February compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 781,434 TEUs.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Beeontrade expresses deep sadness regarding the tragic incident in Baltimore involving a collision of a cargo ship and the subsequent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing distress to several individuals.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The incident has significant implications for one of the busiest ports in the U.S. East Coast. While Baltimore handles about 13% of quarterly container volumes compared to the Port of New York/New Jersey, diversions may lead to congestion at alternative ports, causing delays for importers.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">A massive cargo ship collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, causing the 1.6-mile structure to collapse, sending cars and people into the water. Six construction workers are presumed dead as their bodies have not been found.</li></ul>Read on for more in-depth updates.

Freight market update - 27 March 2024

March 20, 2024, freight market updates, featuring key insights and trends from the US, Turkey, China, and other global regions in cargo and shipping.

<ul style="margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">E-commerce air cargo is anticipated to constitute approximately one-third of total air cargo volumes, as stated by Ludwig Hausmann, a senior partner at McKinsey, during the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS).</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The share of e-commerce in total air cargo volume escalated from 10% in 2017 to 20% in 2022, with projections estimating it to reach between 20-25% by 2027.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">China Southern Airlines is launching its longest direct flight route, from Shenzhen to Mexico City, operating twice weekly.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">China leads in e-commerce exports, accounting for 37% of cross-border e-commerce shipping as of 2023.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Cross-border e-commerce shipping in 2022 amounted to 8.2 billion orders and 6 million air cargo tons, according to McKinsey's estimates.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Container ships are opting for longer routes via the Cape of Good Hope to reach Europe, driven by persistent Houthi attacks, which significantly increases both fuel consumption and emissions.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">US carriers American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines have announced delays in resuming additional China routes that were suspended early in the Covid-19 pandemic, citing lower demand.</li></ul>Read on for more in-depth updates.

Freight market update - 20 March 2024

March 13, 2024, freight market updates, featuring key insights and trends from the US, Turkey, China, and other global regions in cargo and shipping.

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<ul style="margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">By early May, ONE is set to launch a new Vietnam-China-Taiwan-USA AP1 loop, jointly operated with Wan Hai lines.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The Panama Canal Authority has announced plans to allocate over $8.5 billion in capital investments toward sustainability projects over the next 5 years, aiming to combat climate change.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced a $173 billion investment in China’s transportation infrastructure as part of its economic growth target, marking a $3.5 billion increase from 2023.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Shanghai aims to increase Yangtze River Delta flows through projects such as constructing a new $73 billion container terminal. Additionally, Shanghai plans to advance the construction of the second phase of the Shanghai-China Railway and the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railway.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">According to Sea-Intelligence, diversions around the Cape of Good Hope could lead to a 16% increase in TEU*Miles in 2024.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently made a decision that will significantly change container charges at ports and inland rail facilities, which has been welcomed by U.S. truckers.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Effective from May 28, the ruling aims to simplify international container billing practices, particularly impacting truckers facing ocean carrier detention and demurrage fees (D&amp;D).</li></ul>Read on for more in-depth updates.

Freight market update - 13 March 2024

March 06, 2024, freight market updates, featuring key insights and trends from the US, Turkey, China, and other global regions in cargo and shipping.

<ul style="margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;padding-inline-start:48px;"><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Alan Murphy, CEO at Sea-Intelligence, notes that the need to move empty containers has grown 2½ times faster than the need to move full containers, affecting back-haul trades significantly.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">According to John McCown from Blue Alpha Capital, key American ports show a 54% increase in cargo imbalances from 2018 to 2023 compared to the preceding decade.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Volume development in various markets is noted to be fluctuating, with certain commodities being deemed "mandatory" to be transported via air.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Major container lines dominate the intra-European shortsea market, holding a commanding 71% share, while regional carriers and feeder operators have a modest 29% share, as per Alphaliner's recent analysis.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The Ocean Alliance, consisting of major container carriers like CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen, and OOCL, has extended its partnership for an additional five years.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Hapag-Lloyd will enter a new collaboration named Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, scheduled to commence in February 2025.</li><li style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;list-style-type:disc;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Berth congestion in key Chinese ports like CNNGB, CNSHA, and CNTAO has stabilized, with minor waiting/delay of approximately 0.5 days.</li></ul>Read on for more in-depth updates.

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