Dense fog, high volumes and the impact of changes to carrier alliances last month are causing congestion at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port, the world’s...
Delays at world’s busiest container port as Shanghai struggles with congestion
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A simple guide to the April 2017 Carrier Alliances and how the changes affect UK imports and exports
If you’ve heard about the changes to carrier alliances over the past few weeks, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. The latest shake-up...
Hanjin – What happens when a shipping line collapses?
Following the news of Hanjin’s collapse, it’s safe to say that the situation leaves us ‘all at sea’. Vessels are stuck at sea or at anchor with crew...
Freight Forwarding Market Conditions
The Asia / Europe trade lane So, what does 2016 hold for the shipping industry? A very challenging outlook would be the best synopsis. ...
10 things you need to know about the new SOLAS regulations
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to require, as a condition for loading a...
Overall Market – Shipping to China & the Far East
John Good Logistics freight forwarding enjoyed a successful 2014 in terms of maintaining & developing our Far East customer base. Challenging as...
The Shortage of Hauliers
There has been a huge amount of coverage recently in the national media about the shortage of drivers within the haulage industry and the knock-on...
Will a Poor Harvest Mean More Cereal Imports and Increased Bread Prices?
A difficult harvest for the majority of UK farmers means millers have been forced to look elsewhere for wheat to fulfil demand at the top end of the...
Innovation The Only Response to Fuel Price Increases
Rising fuel costs are of major concern for freight management companies such as ours. As prices creep over 150p, and in some parts of the country...