Bi-weekly Freight Updates - February: latest news and updates on the worldwide supply chain

The worldwide supply chain is constantly changing. As we continue dealing with the fallout of pandemic-related supply chain issues, fluctuations in prices, labour disruptions, logistic delays, and port congestion persist. We provide you with freight updates that include some of the latest industry news, helping to keep you on top of the dynamic global supply chain landscape.

Maersk projects 4% container growth for 2025 as Red Sea uncertainty looms over global trade

A.P. Moller-Maersk expects global container volume growth of approximately 4% in 2025, as the shipping giant adapts to ongoing Red Sea disruptions and potential supply-demand imbalances. Read more.

Tariffs could push trans-Pacific container rates to 2024 highs

While the Trump administration continues to dance a tariff two-step with its leading trade partners — tariffs on, tariffs off — the supply chain can likely expect continued frontloading by nervous shippers to keep ocean container rates elevated. Read more.

USPS lifts brief suspension of inbound China, Hong Kong packages

The U.S. Postal Service has lifted its brief suspension of international inbound packages from China and Hong Kong’s postal systems, according to an announcement Wednesday. Read more.

US warehouse space will be at a premium this year, cargo owners warned

In terms of verticals and commodities, the growth in e-commerce has been the most potent driver of demand for warehousing capacity. Read more.

LTL players eye freight market turnaround, industrial upturn

Substantial change is expected in the U.S. less-than-truckload sector in 2025, according to market observers and executives, headed by the long-awaited freight market turnaround. Read more.

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