Oil prices can feel distant from day-to-day shipping decisions, but they have a very real effect on international freight. When energy markets become unstable, the impact can move quickly through fuel surcharges, carrier pricing, insurance costs, route planning and delivery times. Recent tension involving Iran has shown how sensitive global oil markets remain to geopolitical…
When a typhoon hits parts of Asia, the immediate images are usually of heavy rain, strong winds and emergency warnings. For businesses importing goods into the UK, however, the disruption often continues long after the storm itself has moved on. Ports may reopen, but vessel schedules, container availability, inland transport and warehouse operations can all…
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