Ocean Freight Q3 2026 is entering a more complex pricing and capacity environment. For importers, the challenge is no longer simply finding the lowest base ocean rate. Fuel-related surcharges, early peak-season demand, carrier capacity management, blank sailings, and tighter booking windows are all influencing the true cost and reliability of moving cargo. One of the biggest changes came with the July quarterly fuel surcharge reset. … Read More
Fuel Volatility Is Reshaping Transportation Costs
Fuel prices have always influenced transportation costs, but in the current market, the impact is becoming harder to ignore. For many shippers, the biggest challenge is not only that diesel is expensive. It is that diesel volatility is now flowing directly into weekly fuel surcharge adjustments, making logistics budgets more difficult to predict from one week to the next. That matters because transportation spend is … Read More
Preparing for Chinese Golden Week: A Critical Time for the Logistics Industry
As we approach Chinese Golden Week, it’s essential for everyone in the logistics industry to understand the significant impact this holiday can have on global supply chains. Golden Week, which takes place in the first week of October, is one of the largest national holidays in China, celebrating the founding of the People’s Republic of China. While it’s a festive time across the country, for … Read More