Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

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This month opens in the shadow of one of the most significant global logistics disruptions in recent years. What began in March as a geopolitical shock has now evolved into a broader structural shift - reshaping shipping routes, extending transit times, increasing costs, and redistributing congestion across major ports worldwide. The ongoing instability around critical Middle Eastern shipping corridors has forced carriers to rethink long-standing routes, with the Cape of Good

Dear Valued Client Due to the recent change in fuel price, the diesel fuel surcharge is expected to rise by approximately 18% for April 2026. The exact quantum of the surcharge is yet to be confirmed, which may lead to supplementary invoices for deliveries during the month of April. Any adjustments will be reviewed on a per-shipment basis and applied only where necessary. Should you have any queries, please reach out to our team at any of our locations

Dear Valued Client We would like to bring to your attention an important update that will affect shipments transiting certain Middle Eastern waters. Following recent geopolitical developments involving Iran and surrounding territories, underwriters across the global marine insurance market have issued notices advising cancellation of War, Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotions (War Risks) cover under current marine cargo policies. In accordance with the policy cancellation claus