US tariffs heap pressure on Indian apparel exports India’s apparel export sector is under serious strain after the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 50 % on Indian goods, including garments, in August 2025. The rating agency ICRA has revised the outlook for India’s apparel exporters from “Stable” to “Negative”, citing expected margin contractions of 200–300 basis points. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) warned that the tariffs threaten the survival of many micro, small

UPS bullish for Q4 amid 'cost-saving' initiatives United Parcel Service (UPS) is entering the fourth quarter with a bullish outlook, driven by aggressive cost-saving initiatives that include a workforce reduction of about 4% and the closure of around 93 leased and owned facilities in 2025. The company reported Q3 revenue of roughly US $21.4 billion and is forecasting Q4 revenue near US $24 billion with an operating margin of 11-11.5%, up from approximately 10% in Q3. While pa

All eyes on air cargo peak earning season forwarders may provide hints As the air-cargo peak earning season approaches, forwarders are closely watching key indicators such as freight volumes, capacity tightness, and rate movements for signs of a surge. Despite hopes for a strong Q4, many are cautious due to recent signs of slowing demand growth and a more balanced supply demand outlook. Some forwarders are advising shippers to delay tendering until after the peak, while other

Dubai’s logistics hub is key for regional freight and trade As global trade patterns shift, Scanwell Logistics is seizing new opportunities, particularly in Africa, where apparel production is moving from China. The company is expanding in East Africa and exploring Egypt and Jordan to align with changing supply chains. Exports from India and Bangladesh are rising despite U.S. tariffs, while new import clients are boosting cargo flows into Dubai. Though competition is growi

QR Cargo ferries 7.5 mn kg of mail across 160 destinations QR Cargo has delivered a major milestone, transporting 7.5 million kg of mail...

Golden Week, typhoon and rail disruption see airfreight rates ex-China soar Airfreight rates from China to Europe have jumped 30–50%,...

Geopolitics driving a search for new markets as demand softens Softening global demand is pushing companies to look for new markets...

White House unleashes new task force to tackle the tariff dodgers The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with Homeland...

Atlas Air and Etihad Cargo forge long-term freighter partnership Atlas Air has signed a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo . The...

New coast-to-coast services boost growing interest in rail freight in India India’s rail freight sector is growing with new coast...

India-Africa: Capacity revamp as demand brings rate gains for carriers A surge in rice exports from India has lifted container freight ...

Air cargo: Tension along Asian supply chains as shippers await US decisions Air cargo shippers across Asia are facing rising uncertainty...

Tariffs driving regional supply chain shift opens avenues for automotive Rising U.S. tariffs on vehicles and parts are accelerating...

Interest in larger tonnage picks up amid flurry of newbuild orders Shipowners worldwide are ordering more large tonnage...

Soft Airfreight Market Casts Doubt Over H2 Peak Global air cargo is entering a slower phase: after a year of steady rate increases, spot...

MSC Defies U.S. Port Fee Threat, Orders New Feeder Vessels Despite looming U.S. port fee proposals targeting Chinese-built ships,...

In the fast-paced world of global trade, clarity is everything. Misunderstandings over who handles what during a shipment can led to...

Electronic data interchange transforms how logistics teams handle thousands of daily documents, eliminating the headaches of manual...

In today’s fast-paced global economy, supply chains are the backbone of most industries, ranging from manufacturing to retail. However,...

In today’s fast-paced world, the logistics industry is constantly evolving to meet growing demands for speed, accuracy, and efficiency....