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Important Information Regarding the New EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)
Since 12 August 2026, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (the “Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation” – PPWR) has been directly applicable in all Member States of the […]
Suez Canal, Red Sea and cargo insurance
Since the end of 2023, the major container shipping lines have predominantly routed their services around the Cape of Good Hope; however, individual vessels and services are now once again […]
Low Water Levels on German Inland Waterways – Impact on Container Transport
Persistently low water levels on several German inland waterways are currently affecting inland barge operations. On key transport routes, barges are unable to operate at their usual carrying capacity, resulting […]
Aden ranked world’s riskiest port in new global safety index
The Port of Aden in Yemen has been rated the world’s riskiest hub in a new port safety ranking launched by analytics firm Narrows. Ports in Central America — including […]
UNCERTAINTY ON OPENING OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ CONTINUES
According to a report published by Allianz Research, approximately 1,150 cargo-carrying vessels with a combined vessel and cargo value estimated at $125 billion remain stranded or delayed following the closure […]
These are the world’s fastest container ports
New data from the World Bank shows where containers were handled particularly quickly in 2025 and where ships rarely had to wait. According to the data, container ships wait the […]
Middle East Supply Chain Update
Sea Freight
Following the withdrawal of war risk coverage as of 5 March, most carriers have suspended new bookings to and from the Middle East. The expanded high-risk zone now includes […]
Information about effects of Middle East escalation
Due to the current geopolitical development in the Middle East, we would like to inform you about the potential impacts on ongoing and future shipments.
The current situation and the continuous […]
The war in Iran is having a massive impact on shipping and air freight
The situation in the Middle East is escalating, causing massive disruptions to maritime shipping. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended all ship passages through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. […]
Air and ocean freight severely affected by the conflict in the Middle East
Following the coordinated Israeli-U.S. air strikes on Iran, international airlines reacted immediately by scrapping air services to the region or canceling overflights on routes between Europe and the Far East […]
