The impact of strikes on European ports and global supply chains

Recent strikes at major European ports, particularly in Germany, have sent shockwaves through the shipping industry, amplifying concerns over global supply chain disruptions and economic stability. Dock workers, demanding higher wages, have significantly impacted operations at key ports like Hamburg and Bremerhaven, crucial hubs for European trade. “These strikes are a stark reminder of the […]

How to prepare your supply chain for the impacts of Chinese New Year

It is no secret that China dominates in global manufacturing and export industries. As a result, much of the globe has come to rely heavily on this ‘World Factory’, which is why businesses worldwide need to take heed and prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Chinese New Year will commence on January 22, […]

End of Financial Year Update – 2021/22

By Angela Gambell, Director of Sales & Marketing   We have had relative stability over the last few months, the first in a very long time. I believe this relative stability is short lived and we should buckle back down for some more rate turbulence.  Shanghai has fully re-opened and there is now a backlog […]

Ocean Network Express Ready to Launch in 2018

K Line, MOL and NYK are banking their future group profitability on the success of the Ocean Network Express (ONE) – the merger of the Japanese transport groups’ respective container businesses scheduled for April. According to reports, the trio say they expect to save Â¥50bn ($440m) in costs in the first fiscal year ending 31 March 2019m […]

ACCC Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2016-2017:  Highlights

The ACCC is required by the Federal Government to monitor prices, costs and profits of the container stevedores at all Australian container ports. The ACCC Report provides information about the operating performance of the container stevedores, as well as the level of competition, investment and productivity in the industry. It also explores issues affecting the broader supply chain, […]