Category: Trade and Logistics

Global trade and growth to slow due to Hormuz closure, warns UNCTAD

UN trade body highlights impacts on freight rates and fuel prices, forecasts inflationary pressures and currency weakening in developing countries.

Maersk again asks FMC to waive 30-day review period for emergency fuel surcharge

The carrier is implementing a second surcharge on US trades to recoup higher operating costs driven by the war in the Middle East, and is asking maritime regulators for permission to levy the fee immediately.

Partnerships, Speakeasies, VR and Zero-Proof Packages Driving Beverage Innovation at Sea – David Yeskel

David Yeskel, who has covered the cruise industry for over 25 years – often writing with a focus on F&B topics – shares his experiences from several recent sailings in a series of stories for Seatrade Cruise.

Safety & Sustainability Segment

Dive into the world of cruise industry innovation in our latest Seatrade Cruise Talks episode.

Seatrade Cruise global brand & event director, Chiara Giorgi, to assume CLIA leadership role

Chiara Giorgi will transition from her role as global brand & event director at Seatrade Cruise to join Cruise Lines International Association as SVP, partnership & membership strategy.

More C-suite execs headlining Seatrade Cruise Global

John Chidsey, Michael Bayley, Marc Kazlauskas, Tracy Wilson, Wes D’Silva, Benoît Etienne Domenget and Jonathan Wilson will be in the spotlight on various panels.

Hormuz closure triggers ‘havoc’ for project logistics supply chain

Total transit collapse and escalating infrastructure threats are forcing project cargo shippers to step up their contingency planning.

Intra-Asia carriers spend $1 billion on new ships amid buoyant trade, rate growth

The deals come as regional rate indexes are trending at multi-month highs for key markets including Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan and China.

DP World’s Shipping Solutions adapting to rapidly changing trade economics

Having grown extensively in the marine services sector DP World has undertaken a major rebranding of its businesses

Freightos to trim up to 15% of headcount amid AI adaptation process

The announced cuts come one month after WiseTech Global said it would be laying off 30% of its workforce over the next two years, also in an AI-related move.