Industry News
Ian Matheson , from Impress Communications, reviews some recent news that might impact on Members’ business. Don’t miss Ian’s weekly news round up on BIFA TV, which can be seen on our You Tube channel. Subscribe by scanning the QR code.
Shippers send more goods by air in rush to beat tariffs
the Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO) transition period until autumn 2025, with the exact end date due to be confirmed during September. ON THE OCEAN In August, Marie Maersk joined a growing list of containership cargo fire casualties, putting crew lives at risk. The incident happened as the report was issued into the explosion on the YM Mobility a year earlier. Xeneta has acquired maritime and supply chain data firm eeSea, aiming to enhance its platform for containerised freight procurement. The integration adds eeSea’s global schedule, transit time and reliability data to Xeneta’s existing freight rate intelligence, enabling shippers to manage contracts and suppliers based on service levels and cost. The containership orderbook has reached a record high of 10.4 million teu, according to data from Asian container consultancy Linerlytica, with the orderbook ratio rising to 31.7% of the fleet – its highest level since 2010. The huge orderbook has led Linerlytica to forecast that container shipping will face a supply/demand imbalance through to the end of the decade. Service between Agadir and Casablanca to the south UK and the Netherlands. Specially designed to meet the needs of the fresh produce sector, it aims to offer an alternative to road transport. IN BUSINESS Samskip has launched a weekly Moroccan Reefer Ti Insight says that the growing impact of rising tariffs, which are dampening international trade flows and increasing costs for shippers, will lead to a 1.1% contraction in the global freight forwarding market in 2025.
IN THE AIR Global air cargo volumes in July climbed 5% year-on-year as front loading continued and more shippers opted to send their goods by air to avoid the impact of tariffs, Xeneta reported in mid- August. Xeneta’s analysis for July was a surprise turnaround from IATA’s report of weakened air cargo volumes due to tariffs in June, which saw just 0.8% year-on- year growth. IndiGo, which flies bellyhold cargo as well as passengers, is stretching its wings by launching a new cargo service
One Air is set to start a scheduled two-way airfreight operation in September using a Boeing 747-400 freighter connecting East Midlands Airport, Liege, Dubai World Central and Hong Kong. It will offer four scheduled flights a week. The role of narrow-body freighter aircraft in the air cargo industry has progressed quickly in recent years, largely due to the introduction of new-generation freighters tailored to meet current logistics demands. Certain aircraft have been introduced with more fuel-efficient engines and optimised cargo configurations, making them ideal for short to medium- haul operations while at the same time reducing environmental impact. OVERLAND AND ACROSS BORDERS Container transport on the China–Europe rail route, including both the northern route and the Middle Corridor, is trailing last year’s volumes, World Cargo News has reported. Volatile maritime shipping rates appear to be a key factor behind the slowdown. ITN Productions is making a Channel 4 documentary series about the Port of Dover and is looking for British-based companies that will be importing or exporting unusual or distinctive goods through Daniella.baldock@itn.co.uk if you have an interesting load on the move. The French authorities have made the decision to extend the port before mid- September. Contact
between Mumbai and London Heathrow using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
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