Global container shipping pressures can be seen reflected in recently released rollover statistics. “Rollovers” is an industry term referring the[…]
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Ocean freight rates – up or down?
I am asked regularly what’s happening with ocean freight rates. Is there any relief coming? Are they going up or[…]
Read morePort of Tauranga nears breaking point
The Port of Tauranga is desperate to see a higher number of train movements on the Tauranga to Auckland Metroport[…]
Read moreEmpty container demand at worrying levels
The ripple effect of surging demand and port delays around the Pacific has generated a critical shortage of containers for[…]
Read moreSuez Canal crises
You will no doubt be aware of the recent Suez Canal incident whereby a container ship due to high winds[…]
Read moreLCL rate reduction ex Asia
Yes, you read right! Ocean freight reduction! With the New Zealand peak export period approaching, most ship lines have made[…]
Read moreDelays on northbound rail Tauranga to Auckland Metroport
Unfortunately there have been continued delays on northbound rail to Metroport, as originally forecast by Port of Tauranga early last[…]
Read moreUSA import LCL & FCL – update 17 Feb 2021
USA importers please read – important information follows; I’m sure you are aware shipping out of the USA is proving[…]
Read moreUSA to New Zealand – General Rate Increase
Please note we have been advised by the ship Lines that there will be a GRI applied per the following[…]
Read moreGlobal Market update
Please find a quick Global market update. The main shiplines have indicated there is no possibility of increasing their capacity[…]
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