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State of Disrepair at Venezuela’s Largest Container Port
Venezuela’s largest container port has suffered major infrastructure decline, causing delays and operational problems, as a former terminal operator seeks to recover its seized investment and stresses ports’ importance to economic recovery.
Early Lunar New Year Lifts Trans-Pacific Ocean Rates
Trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe container freight rates are rising as shippers begin booking earlier ahead of the Lunar New Year, with longer transit times from Red Sea route diversions adding pressure. While rates have climbed recently and are expected to stay elevated through the holiday period, U.S. import volumes are still forecast to decline.
Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Port Operations in Hamburg and Rotterdam
Severe winter weather in northwestern Europe has significantly disrupted cargo operations at major ports, especially Hamburg and Rotterdam, with heavy snow, ice, and sub-zero conditions slowing or halting terminal activity and delaying vessel calls and landside transport links, leading to broader supply chain delays and backlogs that are expected to continue until conditions improve.
Labour and Skills Shortage: The Silent Airfreight Constraint Heading into 2026
Airfreight in the Americas is facing a growing labour and skills shortage heading into 2026, affecting pilots, ground handling, air traffic control, and customs. This is causing slower cargo processing and delays, and industry efforts like training and recruitment are struggling to keep up. Without more skilled workers, the shortage of people could limit air cargo growth.
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