Summary: Air cargo capacity on Asia-Europe corridors has decreased by 39% due to the closure of major Gulf airspace amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This significant reduction is causing an immediate rise in air cargo rates and delays…
The Customs Authority is monitoring traffic control at Schiphol Airport on Tuesday, February 10, due to a punctuality action by the union resulting from stalled collective labor agreement negotiations with the government. Additional customs locations The Customs Authority also expects…
Summary: The recent strike at Marseille port disrupted container operations significantly, affecting cargo movement and creating delays for shipments entering and leaving Europe. The successful talks between Italian and French officials have led to the cessation of the strike, allowing…
dockworkers-disrupt-ports-in-italy-protesting-alleged-arms-shipmentsSummary: Port operations across Italy are facing significant disruptions due to a 24-hour strike by unionized dockworkers. This industrial action is likely to delay shipments, particularly those involving container cargo, impacting logistics routes connecting to major European markets. Risk Trigger:…
Summary: Severe winter weather is currently impacting operations at the port of Gdansk, resulting in restrictions for both landside and waterside activities due to accumulated snow, ice, and frozen equipment. These conditions are expected to delay shipments moving through this…
western-balkan-lorry-drivers-blockade-eu-borders-over-schengen-visa-restrictionsSummary: Lorry drivers from four Western Balkan countries have blocked over 20 EU border crossings, causing significant delays in cargo movement and affecting the electronics supply chain. The blockade results in an estimated €100 million daily loss in exports, which…
Summary: Farmers in Suffolk have set up a blockade at the Port of Felixstowe, significantly disrupting operations at one of the UK’s largest container ports. This blockade is likely to delay shipments entering and leaving the port as logistical operations…
Summary: CMA CGM is rerouting three of its Ocean Alliance services via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Suez Canal due to renewed security concerns in the Red Sea. The shift reflects ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that may affect…
Summary: A strike at Savona and Vado ports has been confirmed, affecting labor operations significantly. This disruption is poised to delay shipments entering and leaving Europe through these key ports. Risk Trigger: Labor Strike. Strategic Detail: The strike could lead…