DBL Freight

🎉 Happy New Year 2025! 🎉 As we step into a brand-new year, we at DBL Freight want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. 2024 was a monumental year for us, marking the launch of DBL Freight in August. Since then, your trust and support have been the driving forces behind our journey. To all our clients and partners who entrusted us with their freight needs, thank you for being part of our story. Let’s make 2025 another incredible year. 🚛🌟

🎆✨ Happy Diwali from DBL Freight! ✨🎆 As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we extend our warmest wishes to our clients, partners, and team members. May this Diwali bring joy, prosperity, and success, illuminating the path to a bright future. Thank you for being a part of our journey — we look forward to achieving many more milestones together. Wishing you all a safe and joyful Diwali!

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🚨 The Worst Nightmare: US East Coast Strike is Now Official 🚨 Dockworkers from Maine to Texas have gone on strike, primarily over disputes regarding wages and automation. This unprecedented action is causing significant disruption across the supply chain, with JP Morgan estimating the potential economic impact to be US$3.8 to $4.5 billion per day. For businesses involved in freight forwarding and logistics, this could mean considerable delays, increased costs, and operational challenges. Now more than ever, finding alternative solutions and staying agile is critical to mitigating these disruptions. Let’s hope for a swift resolution to minimize the impact on the global supply chain.

New Zealand and UAE Sign Landmark FTA: Unlocking Opportunities for Dairy Exports and GCC Market Expansion. The newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the UAE marks a significant milestone, paving the way for increased economic cooperation and mutual growth. As a leading dairy exporting country, New Zealand stands to benefit from reduced tariffs and streamlined access to the UAE, a major food importer with high demand for quality dairy products. This agreement not only enhances trade between the two nations but also positions the UAE as a strategic gateway for New Zealand to explore and expand its market reach into the broader GCC region. With this partnership, New Zealand's exporters can tap into new opportunities, while the UAE strengthens its food security and diversifies its import sources.

The FBX for ocean freight saw a notable spike of 30% in June 2024, reaching $4,446 per FEU. This increase was attributed to the early start of the peak shipping season, worsened congestion in key hubs like the Red Sea, and concerns over potential disruptions closer to the holidays. By July 2024, the index continued to climb, peaking at $5,073 per FEU (up 14% month-over-month), reflecting lingering congestion, particularly in Asian ports, and sustained high demand. However, as July progressed, the growth rate stabilized, indicating that the peak for 2024 might have been reached early in the season(Freightos))(FreightWaves). For more info visit our home page bit.ly/47rZm5C

DBL Freight wishes every Keralite around the world a "Happy Onam". Onam is a vibrant and culturally significant harvest festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. It marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali and is a time of unity, gratitude, and joy. Traditionally spanning 10 days, Onam is known for its elaborate Pookalam (floral designs), the grand Onasadya (feast), colorful processions, and Vallamkali (boat races). It’s a celebration that brings together families, communities, and traditions, reflecting Kerala's rich heritage. At DBL Freight, we honor this festival's spirit of togetherness and prosperity, wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous Onam! Please visit us bit.ly/3XuhqHI

All you need to know about the US East Coast port strike The planned US East Coast port strike set for October 1, 2024, involves the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The strike could impact 36 major ports, spanning from Maine to Texas, affecting a broad swath of US trade and supply chains. Reasons for the Strike The core reasons for the strike include disputes over wages and automation. The ILA is demanding wage increases surpassing the 32% rise that their counterparts on the West Coast received in 2023. Additionally, the ILA has taken a firm stance against port automation, which it sees as a threat to job security. They have accused port operators, such as Maersk, of violating contracts by introducing automated systems without consultation, exacerbating tensions. The union also demands that any new agreement reflects the role of its members in maintaining operations during the pandemic, while inflation further fuels demands for better compensation (Yahoo Finance, The Loadstar). For more info, please see bit.ly/3AYZFJb

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Ocean Cargo Import & Export Volume info 2024 - New Zealand. This chart displays the ocean freight data in TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), showing a similar trend of rising volumes towards the end of the year. Imports generally exceed exports, though both categories demonstrate consistent seasonal fluctuations.