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Fire at Dhaka Import Cargo Hub Disrupts Materials Supply—Exports by Prime Freight UnaffectedMajor Fire at Dhaka Cargo Complex Threatens Garment & Pharma Shipments

A large fire erupted last weekend at the import cargo section of Dhaka’s airport cargo village, severely damaging warehouses that stored raw materials, spare parts and garments en route to domestic manufacturers. The blaze reportedly destroyed inventory worth over US $1 billion. Important note: This incident affected imported cargo...

20 October, 2025
Red Sea Crisis Deepens as Houthis Expand Threats to Israeli-Linked Carriers

The Red Sea shipping crisis has escalated after Yemen’s Houthi militia broadened its target list to include any vessels operated by carriers with active services to Israeli ports, notably Haifa. This development marks a serious escalation in regional maritime risks, previously thought to be de-escalating. Affected...

07 August, 2025
Geopolitical Tensions Disrupt India–Pakistan Shipping Routes: What You Need to Know

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, the regional logistics and shipping landscape is undergoing significant disruption. Reciprocal port bans now prohibit vessels from calling at each other’s ports, bringing container movement and port operations between the two countries to a standstill. Key Impacts on...

06 May, 2025
Ongoing Nationwide Transport Strike in Pakistan: Updates and Impact on Logistics

Current Situation The ongoing nationwide strike by goods transporters across Pakistan continues to severely disrupt the country's supply chain. Despite announcements from the Prime Minister, the strike has not ended, and major transportation routes remain paralyzed. Movement of vehicles from upcountry regions to Karachi is at...

28 April, 2025
Transport Strike in Karachi Halts Port Activity and Disrupts Supply Chain

Complete Halt in Cargo Movement from Karachi Ports Heavy goods transporters have suspended all operations from Karachi’s major ports, including KICT, SAPT, KGTL, and Port Qasim, in response to a regulatory enforcement drive on vehicle fitness and safety compliance. As of today, the movement of approximately...

18 April, 2025
Early Transpacific Peak Season Begins Amid Tariff Rollback and Trade Volatility

The transpacific container trade is entering an early peak season following President Trump’s recent 90-day tariff rollback on electronic consumer goods. The move, which delays the implementation of reciprocal tariffs until July 9 while maintaining a base rate of 10% and increasing tariffs on Chinese...

14 April, 2025
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