United States truck tonnage index up 0.3% in July
IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership since the 1970s. The American Trucking Association
Panama Canal
Enhanced Draft and Daily Transits The Panama Canal will boost its daily transits from 32 to 33 starting July 11, with an additional increase to 34 transits by July 22. These adjus
Enhancing Supply Chain Speed:
CMA CGM Introduces Mexico Express Service CMA CGM has announced the launch of a new service linking the Far East with the west coast of Mexico. The Mexico Express (M2X) service wil
New Tariff Measures in US-China Supply Chains
Cargo volumes and supply chain costs for China-US services face potential strains following US President Joe Biden’s announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports. Biden unveile
Air Freight News
Middle East & African Market Expanding Capacity: Kenya Airways Responds to Rising Sea-Air Demand in Africa Kenya Airways has recently introduced its second Boeing 737-800 freig
Rail news
Rail Alternatives Alleviating Baltimore Port Closure Challenges Norfolk Southern Railway is implementing strategic measures to mitigate the impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge c
Maersk Adopts Rail Solution
Maersk Adopts Rail Solution Amid Panama Canal Drought. In response to the decline in large ship crossings due to the Panama Canal’s low water levels, A.P. MollerMaersk shifts its
E-Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption
Cargolux and Norwegian Air Shuttle have committed to sourcing e-sustainable aviation fuel (E-SAF) from Norsk e-Fuel post-2026. The offtake agreements exceed 140,000 tons, showcasin
Streamlining Panama Canal Operations:
A 50% Reduction in Ship Queues In recent months, a significant transformation in seaborne trades in the western hemisphere has resulted in a remarkable 50% reduction in the queue o
The Rise of Sea-Air Routes
In response to the persistent threat of rebel missile attacks, major container shipping lines are consistently bypassing the Red Sea, leading to a surge in air cargo volumes. Recen