China resumed imports of U.S. soybeans in 2025, with cumulative shipments estimated at approximately 12 million tonnes. These volumes were concentrated early in the year, primarily during January–February, with shipments declining thereafter and remain…
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After more than 2 years of Red Sea diversions, it looks as if a return to the conventional route, via the Suez Canal, is on the cards for many shippers on the Asia-Europe and Asia-US East Coast lanes. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, we recommend …
End of Red Sea diversions raise many questions for shippers Read More »
As oceans warm and weather patterns grow more unpredictable, cargo losses linked to heat and moisture are increasing. Understanding how climate conditions affect cargo is becoming essential to managing risk and preventing claims. Cargo claims linked to…
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Nuclear propulsion, dormant in commercial shipping for decades, is gaining renewed interest as the industry seeks scalable, zero-emission solutions. Apart from being an energy source which produces no emissions, nuclear propulsion offers other advantag…
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Shipping rates for crude oil tankers were at multi-year highs at the end of 2025 before falling in early 2026. Rates climbed in the fall of 2025 because of increased demand for crude oil shipments, particularly from buyers in East Asia, limiting the nu…
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