In an annual tradition, LM takes a look at the top news in logistics and supply chain posted in the last year on Logistics Management. The editorial team presents the top 10 logistics… Case Study: ...

Recent years have been rough for ocean freight forecasting. This year is no exception. Just a few months into 2025, and the market is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable, and ...

The spread between spot ocean freight rates and the long-term contract market is at its highest since September 2021, equal to $2,500. Ocean spot freight rates have tumbled for a sixth-consecutive ...

The downward trend in ocean freight volumes that began in 2022 continued last year, with many major ports reporting declines in throughput of containerized cargo. Transport Topics’ updated Top 25 list ...

Just as the Federal Reserve and U.S. economy get good news on inflation, with consumer prices and wholesale prices softening, a major global trade inflation indicator is headed in the wrong direction.

Supply chain professionals in the ocean freight industry are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency, and technology can be a powerful ally in achieving these goals. With the ...

Since late in 2023, we have seen ocean shipping rates start to increase again, with the global average container rate as of January 11, 2024 at more than $3,000 per 40 foot container, the highest ...

Ocean shipping rates have been surging in recent months. The diversion of container ships out of the Red Sea, a rush of early orders and bad weather have combined to double or triple prices. Those ...

Baltic Exchange has launched a new Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) earnings calculator, designed to bring clarity and consistency to freight assessments in an increasingly complex market. The calculator ...