Category Archives: News

Annual throughput at the Shanghai Port complex reached 50 million teu for the first time on December 22, reports Maritime Executive magazine. With a comprehensive portfolio of international freight forwarding services through most of China’s main gateways, U-Freight notes that the article also said the port achieved this landmark as it maintains its position as…

As we reach the end of 2024, the U-Freight Group reflects on a year marked by significant events that have reshaped the global supply chain landscape. From geopolitical tensions to evolving logistics trends, this year has underscored the critical importance of resilience, adaptability, and innovation in the industry. Below are some of the most significant…

A report on the Supply Chain Dive website canvasses the opinions of a variety of experts about whether we will see a strike across US East and Gulf Coast ports from mid January, and they all appear to have differing views on the likelihood of a strike, which would add to the logistics hurdles shippers…

With our comprehensive portfolio of international container shipping services for both LCL and FCL import and export cargoes, the U-Freight Group is always keen to share important information about the sector with our current and potential clients. We recently read an interesting report on the APM Terminals website in which Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner…

With our headquarters, as well as several freight and logistics hubs in the city, we welcome the news that the Three-runway System (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is targeted to be commissioned on 28 November 2024.  Reports indicate that after the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has acquired the aerodrome licence and the…

With our strong presence in the expedited international airfreight business, we note a report on the Freightwaves website by Eric Kulisch, which provides a very useful overview on the current state of the international air cargo market. The report indicates that the air cargo sector has entered the busy season for cross-border shipping on a…

The U-Freight Group, which has a strong presence in the expedited international airfreight business, as well as being an early entrant into the world of e-commerce logistics notes some interesting reports emanating from the recent e-commerce forum held in Liège, Belgium. The Cargo Forwarder Global website includes an article that examines how almost all the…

With our large portfolio of international freight forwarding and logistics services, the U-Freight Group notes that the of ongoing geopolitical disruption in Bangladesh is adding to the disruption affecting global supply chains and international trade caused by numerous factors from climate change to IT meltdowns. The country is an important market for many members of…

A dock labour strike that would shut down six out of 10 of the busiest ports in the USA just weeks before the presidential election is looking increasingly likely, according to a report in the American Journal of Transportation, sending jitters across already stressed supply chains, and the U-Freight Group is considering contingency plans should…

Writing on the Splash247 website, Sam Chambers reports that the World Bank has produced an index that correlates disruption in container shipping with increases in freight rates. With our large portfolio of ocean freight forwarding and logistics services, the U-Freight Group has seen a period of unprecedented disruption for liner shipping, which in turn has…