Preliminary agreement due to be signed in Switzerland includes a ceasefire, a timetable to lift the naval blockade within 30 days and a 60-day period to settle remaining details
Regional cargo flows shift as carriers reroute and security risks persist
Kuehne+Nagel is collaborating with Google to support the reduction of air freight emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Google Cloud’s shipments in 2026.
The Strait of Hormuz closure and growing trade imbalances are affecting empty container flows and vessel deployment
Until the agreement is signed, the US naval blockade and Iran’s PGSA transit‑permission requirements both remain in force
A 60‑day US–Iran ceasefire has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, triggering rapid market reactions, but the maritime sector remains cautious amid unclear rules, unresolved nuclear negotiations and fears of reclosure
Record 21.5% share and continued fleet expansion contrast with Maersk’s capped capacity approach and declining position
Military monitoring counts close to 1,000 transits since 8 April ceasefire, while other data sources continue to indicate significantly lower activity
Expansion activity from 01 July 2026 to mid-2027 coincides with multiple Dutch rail disruptions affecting Venlo connections and increasing transit times
Containership orderbook hits post-2010 high of 39%, with second-tier Chinese yards picking up orders as top facilities are booked through 2028
Tighter capacity, tariff concerns and supply chain uncertainty are prompting shippers to book earlier and plan more carefully for the peak season
MEG disruption cuts 660,000 teu from April volumes, leaving year-to-date growth at 5.1% rather than above 6%
Dense fog suspends port operations in Asia, while European ports report high yard utilisation
Crude oil tankers continue to face the steepest surcharges for canal voyages
The new rules come as vessel queues persist, non-booked southbound waits reach 10.6 days, and Gatun Locks maintenance is due from 9 June to 17 June
