Maritime schedule cancellations: how blank sailings impact logistics planning
Maritime schedule cancellations, known in the industry as blank sailings, have become a recurring tool used by shipping lines to adjust capacity in response to demand.According to monitoring by the consultancy Drewry, approximately 7% of global sailings scheduled between April and May have been cancelled across the main East–West trade…
Hormuz crisis drives oil prices, shipping diversions and pressure on container supply
The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is generating a new wave of disruptions in global trade. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important energy and maritime routes in the world, has caused a significant rise in oil prices, massive shipping route…
Trucks, Containers, and Vessels: China’s Logistics Under Pressure
During January and February 2026, cargo transportation in China is facing significant pressure. Companies importing from the country are reporting difficulties in securing trucks, containers, vessel space, and internal logistics services. This situation is not the result of an isolated event or an unexpected disruption, but rather a recurring phenomenon…
October Surprise: Spot Rates Rebound, but 2026 Remains Under Pressure
After months of decline, spot rates in container shipping took an unexpected turn in October. According to data from Xeneta, major routes from Asia to Europe and the United States saw significant increases: 38% on the U.S. West Coast (USWC), 23% on the East Coast (USEC), 18% to Northern Europe,…