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SPIKE EXPECTED IN RETAIL IMPORTS THIS MONTH AS HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES
Sep 10, 2013A 5.1% month-over-month increase in container retail import volume to key U.S. ports is expected this month in advance of the holiday season, based on data from Global Port Tracker. Additionally, … read more
SUSTAINED INCREASE REPORTED IN U.S. IMPORTS OF CONTAINERIZED FURNITURE
Sep 10, 2013Increases in U.S. imports of containerized furniture are reported to have been sustained through the 2nd quarter, according to the Journal of Commerce. Imports of these commodities increased by 1% … read more
MIDDLE EASTERN, EUROPEAN AND LATIN AMERICAN CARRIERS DRIVE GLOBAL AIRFREIGHT VOLUME GROWTH
Sep 10, 2013Global airfreight volume increased by 1.2% year-over-year in July, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – a level which exceeds the 0.9% year-over-year growth seen in … read more
Update on Situation in Bangladesh
Jun 07, 2013June 7, 2013 Operational problems continue at Port Chittagong – Bangladesh’s main port – in the wake of Cyclone Mahasen. It is reported that feeder service is experiencing delays of … read more
Airfreight Volumes Drop Globally in March while Mid East and Africa Continue to Grow
May 02, 2013May 2, 2013 Worldwide airfreight volumes dropped in March as indicated by International Air Transport Association (IATA) data, which shows a 2.3% month-over-month drop in Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTKs). The … read more
Hong Kong Port Strike Update
Apr 30, 2013April 30, 2013 As the Hong Kong port strike passes the one month mark, a key port investor has recruited personnel to replace those who are on strike – though … read more