The Seatrade Maritime website carries an interesting article that analyses the uncertainty surrounding US import tariffs that are resulting in a hazy picture for demand and capacity, and challenging the planning of container lines and their customers alike. This was of great interest for the U-Freight Group with our string presence in the international container…
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May
May
UFL Group Launches Innovative Shipping Cost Calculator to Simplify Global Air Freight PlanningNew tool offers instant cost estimates for key routes, marking a leap in logistics transparency. UFL Group, a global leader in logistics and freight solutions, today announced the soft launch of its Shipping Cost Calculator, a digital tool designed to empower businesses with…
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May
May
In the world of global air cargo, volumes reached a record high for the month of March, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as shippers possibly front-loaded freight to avoid anticipated U.S. tariffs. This makes interesting reading for the U-Freight Group with our global air freight forwarding and…
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Apr
Drewry has painted a bleak picture for global trade, with container throughput expected to decline significantly and operational challenges set to intensify. That is interesting news for the U-Freight Group with our comprehensive portfolio of international container shipping services for both LCL and FCL import and export cargoes. The maritime consultancy urged shippers to brace…
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Apr
Apr
IATA does not expect to lower its air cargo demand forecast when ocean shipping eventually returns to the Red Sea, according to an article in Air Cargo News. This makes interesting reading for the U-Freight Group with our global air freight forwarding and logistics services, and our e-commerce logistics operations. The trade body confirmed in…
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Apr
Apr
According to a recent report on the Loadstar website, Maersk has issued a warning that congestion levels are set to rise at ports across Northern Europe, and customers should expect schedule disruption. That is interesting news for the U-Freight Group with our comprehensive portfolio of international container shipping services for both LCL and FCL import…
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Apr
Apr
With our headquarters, as well as several freight and logistics hubs in the city, we note that Airports Council International (ACI) World, the airport trade association has provided a first look at the 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports for air cargo, and said that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) retained its top place,…
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Apr
Apr
The recent call by IATA for governments and the industry to remain focused on delivering the fundamental expectations of customers makes interesting reading for anyone involved in air freight logistics, which includes the U-Freight Group. Speaking at the opening of the 18th IATA World Cargo Symposium in Dubai, Global Head of Cargo at IATA, Brendan…
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U-Freight sees opportunities of a global e-commerce logistics market that is predicted to soar in 2025
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Apr
Apr
Commenting on a recent report that suggests the global e-commerce logistics and fulfilment market is set to grow by 15.5% in 2025, Simon Wong CEO of the U-Freight Group says his company is ready to meet the ever-increasing challenges of providing logistics services to this ever-expanding sector of global trade. Wong says: “Transport intelligence (Ti),…
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Apr
Apr
Uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s soaring tariffs on Chinese imports brought activity at the Port of Shanghai to a complete halt last week,according to Asian online publication Caixin. With our portfolio of international container shipping services for both LCL and FCL import and export cargoes, the article makes interesting reading for the U-Freight…
