Rhine closes to barge traffic
Low water levels resulting from a lengthy heatwave across Europe have forced the closure of the Rhine to barge operations for the first time in four years.
The river’s closure couldn’t come at a worse time for European supply chains, which are already contending with out of tune vessel schedules, severe port congestion, driver shortages and the repercussions of the war in Ukraine.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
