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14 May 2026

May 2026 Newsletter

Global shipping conditions remain under pressure, with carriers continuing to manage capacity through blank sailings, tighter vessel utilisation and ongoing network adjustments. While global schedule reliability has improved slightly, congestion and delays persist across major international and Australian hubs,
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15 Apr 2026

April 2026 Newsletter

Global freight conditions remain volatile, with minimal improvement following the Middle East ceasefire and continued disruption across key trade lanes. Carriers are maintaining restrictions, while rising fuel and landside costs are driving another round of rate increases. At the
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13 Mar 2026

March 2026 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: Middle East Conflict Impacting Global ShippingOngoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting major shipping and aviation corridors. Some carriers are adjusting vessel routings or suspending bookings, while
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13 Feb 2026

February 2026 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: General Rate Increases from 1 MarchCarriers are signalling further rate restorations and GRIs across Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Middle East to Australia. Chinese New
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09 Dec 2025

December 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: Potential Rate Restorations AnnouncedSeveral carriers have flagged possible rate increases on Northeast Asia–Australia routes from early December, with proposed surcharges of USD $300 per 20′ and $600 per 40′.
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12 Nov 2025

November 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: General Rate Increases ContinueMajor carriers have announced further GRIs of USD $300–500 per TEU effective 15 November, following on from October’s increases—driven by peak season demand and rising operational
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14 Oct 2025

October 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: General Rate Increases AnnouncedMajor carriers have introduced rate restorations effective 15 October, with increases of USD $300/TEU and $600/FEU from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent to Australia and New
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15 Sep 2025

September 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: Golden Week Shutdown (1–7 October)China’s annual Golden Week holiday will bring widespread factory and port closures. Several blank sailings have already been announced—early bookings are strongly encouraged to avoid
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14 Aug 2025

August 2025 Newsletter

🎉🚢 Celebrating 10 Years of S.A.L. Global Logistics 🚢🎉This month marks a major milestone — our 10-year anniversary! .  In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: Peak Season Surcharges & Rate Restorations:Carriers are implementing PSS and
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17 Jul 2025

July 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: Europe Inland Congestion Worsens: Major rail works and port congestion across Italy and Germany are pushing more cargo onto road networks, causing trucking shortages, delays, and higher costs—especially around
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12 Jun 2025

June 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: Stay informed and ahead in the logistics world! Click HERE to learn more
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20 May 2025

May 2025 Newsletter

In this edition, we cover crucial updates and insights on: Stay informed and ahead in the logistics world! Click HERE to learn more
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