Threat Of Strikes May Impact Ocean Freight

Threat Of Strikes May Impact Ocean Freight

  There are currently several labour disputes building in Europe and North America, that could disrupt ocean freight during the next few weeks. In Europe, Germany witnessed a ‘warning’ port strike on Monday at the key ports of Bremerhaven, Hamburg,...
Fifteen Cargo Types That Cause Dangerous Incidents

Fifteen Cargo Types That Cause Dangerous Incidents

  A recent report by the Cargo Integrity Group, a body that focuses on improving safety in the global supply chain, has identified 15 cargo types that cause dangerous incidents in ocean freight containers under certain conditions. The organisation has urged...
Baltimore Bridge Containership Refloated

Baltimore Bridge Containership Refloated

  The containership ‘Dali’, which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to its collapse, has finally been refloated in the past week, almost two months after the tragic incident. Five tugboats led the Dali approximately 2.5 miles to a nearby...
Incoming Rule Changes For Lithium Batteries

Incoming Rule Changes For Lithium Batteries

  The issue with moving lithium batteries, and devices powered by them, has been the most hotly debated dangerous goods topic for the past few years and rule changes are incoming for air cargo following the ICAO dangerous goods panel’s meeting in December....
UK Ports Fighting Illegal Vape Epidemic

UK Ports Fighting Illegal Vape Epidemic

  Recent data suggests that major airports and ports are being used as entry points for the UK’s illegal vaping epidemic, with London, Manchester and Dover recording the highest number of illegal devices seized in 2023. Last year, over one and a half million...