Advisory
03 Apr, 2025
US duty tariffs earthquake ignites full-blown global trade war
Please find a fresh and easy-to-digest US duty tariffs overview below.
Advisory
Temporarily suspension of bookings to/ from Russia and Belarus
03 Mar, 2022
Observing the special nature of this situation and after careful consideration, we have effective 4th March, decided to suspend bookings to/from Russia and Belarus temporarily.
The suspension is valid for 14 days until 18th March, when we re-evaluate the situation.
Certain product categories are exempt from this measure, specifically aid and relief supplies, humanitarian supplies, medicine, and food.
If you have any questions, please contact your local SGL representative.
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Advisory
20 Mar, 2025
Freight market update: New US Administration policy triggering a new world order
The start of 2025 signalled some relief for shippers around the world, with the US East and Gulf Coast port strike having been averted and Houthi rebels announcing a ceasefire in the Red Sea, prompting hopes of a long-awaited return to Suez Canal passage.
Advisory
20 Jan, 2025
A bumpy 2025 on the horizon
As we enter 2025, the global transportation and logistics landscape is defined by a duet of known and unpredictable forces battling each other. On the one side of the 2025 equation stands a historically volatile geopolitical environment, while on the other side is a supply-and-demand situation with a projected supply surplus.
Advisory
09 Jan, 2025
Second US East and Gulf Coast port strike averted
We are very pleased to inform that the potential dock worker strike at US East and Gulf coasts ports has been averted, following a tentative agreement reached between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Advisory
04 Oct, 2024
ILA port strike ends and dockworkers resume work
The strike between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) has essentially come to an end. Dockworkers are expected to return to work as early as today, Friday, 4 October 2024.
Advisory
01 Oct, 2024
ILA strike: Gulf & Eastern seaboard of North America
On October 1 2024, strike activity by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has been reported, impacting ports and terminals along the Gulf and Eastern Seaboard. We wish to provide you with an update and overview at this early hour.
Advisory
29 Aug, 2024
The volatility limbo dance in full motion
Our defined purpose at SGL is to make the world a little less complicated, and never has our purpose been more relevant, with ever constant volatility being present in all corners of our industry.
Advisory
24 Jun, 2024
The Pandora’s box of supply chain chaos is now wide open
Starting with the conclusion: Chaos across both the global ocean and airfreight markets with no short-term outlook for relief.
Advisory
07 Jun, 2024
Ocean freight code red amidst severe capacity crunch
In recent weeks, a severe ocean freight capacity crunch across most major trades has sent freight rates on a skyrocketing trajectory. This rather sudden change in supply and demand has been fueled by high demand and network bottlenecks in part due to the Red Sea situation.
Advisory
07 May, 2024
Surging ocean rate levels reminiscent of COVID-19 chaos
Starting with the conclusion, ocean freight levels are surging in a period that is usually considered a slack season, especially on the Far East Westbound trade from Asia to Europe, which is widely considered the global blockbuster trade.