Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

Dear Valued Client Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the resulting impact on global shipping operations, carriers have announced several emergency surcharges affecting cargo moving to Southern Africa. Increased fuel prices, security risks, and disruptions to key shipping lanes are driving these measures. Additionally, fuel prices in Europe have risen significantly, causing truckers to increase fuel surcharges or adjust their all-in prices accordingly. Opera

Dear Valued Client We would like to provide a brief update on the ongoing Middle East tensions and the impact this is having on global freight movements. The situation remains fluid and may change rapidly, but we are monitoring developments daily to support your planning. Air Freight: Air cargo capacity remains severely constrained. Major Middle Eastern carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad are currently operating at very limited capacity or not at all, which

Dear Valued Client Whilst the situation remains highly fluid and unclear, the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East has caused significant disruption to global air logistics. We understand that there have been widespread airline cancellations, including the temporary suspension of flights in and out of key regional hubs such as Dubai and Doha . Authorities in the UAE have implemented precautionary airspace restrictions and operational pauses at major airports,

As we move into March, global freight markets continue to adjust to shifting demand patterns, tighter capacity management, and ongoing routing volatility. February delivered gradual improvements across selected trade lanes, particularly where carrier discipline has supported more balanced supply and demand conditions. At the same time, familiar pressure points remain clearly visible. Transit reliability continues to fluctuate across major corridors, inland execution remains i