What’s New In Freight Forwarding — October 2022
Good morning, readers! If you’re in the freight forwarding industry, you know there’s a lot to keep up with in this ever-changing field. Fortunately, RWSolutions Ltd.’s monthly newsletter rounds up the most important developments in freight news, technology, and events happening worldwide.
This 5-minute read pairs perfectly with your morning coffee.
Thank you for joining us at The Freight Summit 13th Global Conference!
We had a blast at this year's The Freight Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand! Thank you to all our members, partners, and networks for joining us for the conference as well as at the kick-off meeting of our 7th network, Northstar Forwarders. Until next year!
Transportation Market Loosened as September Progressed
Peak season concerns rise as conditions deteriorate throughout the month, Todd Maiden writes…
LNG shipping rates 'shooting for the stars' at $500,000 per day
Freight rates for liquefied natural gas carriers reach ‘dizzying heights’, Greg Miller explains...
Logistics is increasingly becoming so critical to the future of medicines
Why supply chain resiliency is so critical to temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics, and how new infrastructure and digital technology tools are going to bring immense value to customers and stakeholders. Read Reji John's article
Climate change: shipping industry ‘must adopt new technologies, collaborate’ to reduce carbon footprint
The shipping industry is outdated and in desperate need of a “radical transformation” if it is to improve its environmental footprint. Mia Castagnone notes...
Updates in North America
- Lawmaker introduces bill to guarantee more US-flag shipping Read more
- Diesel prices, supply steady where Ian hit but soaring in California Read more
- Growing challenge of empty container returns adds to US supply chain disruption Read more
- Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian Read more
Updates in Asia
- Rate slide on Indian trades halves intra-Asia contract pricing levels Read more
- Cathay Pacific lowers cargo expectations for holiday shipping season Read more
- Clark airport part of PH logistics center thrust, says Marcos Read more
- Jettainer Announces Business Expansion in Asia-Pacific Region Read more
Updates in the Middle East
- Etihad Cargo Becomes First Middle Eastern Carrier to Join Tiaca’s Bluesky Sustainability Verification Programme Read more
- Gulf Marine Services scores bumper deal for two vessels Read more
- Pelagic Partners comes onboard giant new Saudi fund Read more
Updates in Africa
- Aero Africa Opens Control Tower in Nairobi, Kenya Read more
- World Bank approves Egypt US$400 million to decarbonize logistics and transport sectors Read more
- Egypt Taps Agility to Modernize Suez Canal Economic Zone Customs, Operations Read more
Updates in Latin America
- Special Report: Focus on Latin American Shipping 2022 Read more
- Shippers face lengthy transshipping delays via Central America Read more
- Mexico readies its first LNG export terminal Read more
Updates in Europe
- How will the European energy crisis affect freight markets? Read more
- Multi-Million-Pound Rail Investment At the Port of Southampton to Enhance Container Offering Read more
- Greek shipowners question application of Russian sanctions Read more
RWSolutions Events
- Oct 13 — Life Logistics Orientation Meeting (Virtual Event) Learn more
- Oct 20 — Neptune Network Orientation (Virtual Event) Learn more
Other Events
- Oct 13 — Forwarder Networking Event (London, UK) Learn more
- Oct 26-27 — Logistics & Automation 2022 (Madrid, Spain) Learn more
- Nov 1-3 — F3: Future of Freight Festival (Chattanooga, TN) Learn more
- Nov 7-9 — 6th Annual Supply Chain Management Strategies Summit (Berlin, Germany) Learn more
- Nov 8-10 — Intermodal Europe 2022 (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Learn more
RWS Member Spotlight
RWSolutions is proud to highlight the outstanding service of our member agency, Lucky Logistics Group LTD 凱迪海運集團 from Shenzhen, China. To learn more about Lucky Logistics LTD, visit them at lllcn.com.
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