Dispatches on ports, freight lanes, last‑mile logistics, and ocean trade.
Congestion at western gateways continues easing as berth productivity rises. Anchorage times fell below 12 hours for the first time this quarter while truck turn times improved with off‑peak gates.
Spot rates remain volatile across trans‑pacific headhaul while backhaul lanes stay soft. Contracted capacity is holding, but small shippers report tighter box availability ahead of peak.
Three LNG‑powered newbuilds entered service on Asia–EU strings, trimming bunker costs and emissions. Slow steaming keeps schedules predictable but lengthens door‑to‑door times by ~2–3 days.
Micro‑fulfillment near ports shortens final‑leg delivery and reduces dwell. Carriers test evening delivery windows with locker pickup to cut missed drops.
Deep dives into lanes, port strategy, and network design.