DHL Express Canada has announced a nationwide suspension of parcel operations, following a labor standoff with its workers represented by Unifor. The temporary halt, stemming from a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations, is expected to have cascading effects across international supply chains—particularly in the flow...
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...
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic introduced a wave of uncertainty and forced economists to rely on real-time indicators like mobility data and restaurant bookings, the logistics world is once again looking for alternative metrics to understand a rapidly shifting landscape. This time, the disruption...
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...
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...
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...
Airfreight rates out of Bangladesh are expected to surge following India’s decision to revoke transhipment access for Bangladeshi exports. In a statement released Tuesday, India’s Ministry of Finance confirmed that it has withdrawn access through Indian ports and airports for Bangladesh export cargo destined for...
On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs for over 75 nations, reducing the baseline tariff rate to 10%. This decision aims to de-escalate trade tensions and open avenues for negotiation with countries that have not engaged in significant retaliatory...
As the United States moves forward with new tariffs, global shippers are now recalibrating their logistics and supply chains in real time. These sweeping trade policy changes are already driving shifts in routing, sourcing, and freight strategy—forcing businesses to reassess long-term plans with urgency. The latest...
PSA Halifax has provided an official update on the ongoing rail congestion at the Atlantic Hub Terminal, reporting significant progress despite severe winter challenges. As of February 27, 2025, PSA Halifax, in collaboration with CN Rail, has reduced the grounded rail backlog by nearly 40%, bringing...
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