The world’s largest sailing cargo ship, *Anemos*, has successfully completed its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. The 266-foot vessel, commissioned by French company TOWT, departed France in early August, carrying 1,000 tonnes of cognac and champa ...
What the Surge in Empty Container Moves Reveals About the Freight Market
Over the past month, there’s been a notable spike in the movement of empty international and domestic containers into the Los Angeles market, signaling a critical shift in the freight industry. This surge highlights a growing demand that is outpacing the ...
Hurricane Beryl Impacts Cargo Volumes at Houston and New Orleans Ports
In July, the ports of Houston and New Orleans saw slight declines in container movements due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Beryl and global supply chain challenges. However, crude oil shipments at the Port of Corpus Christi saw a significant boost du ...
Union Agreement Prevents Major Port Strike in India
A major strike that threatened to disrupt India’s ports and further strain the global supply chain was averted on Tuesday after workers and unions agreed to a new five-year contract. The strike, which was set to involve nearly 20,000 workers across India’ ...
Airfreight Shows Resilience After CrowdStrike Outage, Xeneta Data Reveals
The global airfreight industry recently faced a significant challenge due to the CrowdStrike Windows outage on July 19, which caused thousands of flight cancellations at a time of surging demand. However, new data from Xeneta shows that airfreight operati ...
How Reverse Logistics Can Help Retailers Avoid “Ring Around the Collar”
The rise of consumerism has been both a blessing and a challenge for the logistics industry. On one hand, increased purchases drive up the volume of goods being moved. On the other hand, fraud, theft, and the growing costs of logistics are increasingly pr ...