#market-uncertainty
(9 articles)Supply Chain Volatility Expected Through 2027, Industry Warns
Industry stakeholders are signaling that supply chain volatility will remain a structural challenge through 2027, not a temporary disruption. This outlook suggests that supply chain professionals shou
Air Shippers Abandon Long-Term Contracts for Short-Term Flexibility
Air freight shippers are rapidly shifting away from long-term fixed contracts in favor of shorter three-month agreements, reflecting growing uncertainty in global logistics markets. Xeneta data shows
Geminder's Pact faces $44M loss amid war and legal battles
Geminder's Pact, an Australian supply chain services provider, has reported a substantial $44 million loss, attributed to combined pressures from geopolitical conflicts and unresolved legal disputes.
TFI International Stock Drops as Freight Costs and Geopolitical Risks Mount
TFI International, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, experienced a significant stock decline exceeding 5% as market concerns over escalating freight costs and mounting geop
2026 Ocean Cargo Market: Unpredictable Seas Ahead for Shippers
The 2026 Ocean Cargo Roundtable convenes logistics leaders to address a fundamentally unpredictable market environment. Unlike prior cyclical downturns or capacity gluts, the ocean freight industry fa
US Breakbulk Ports Avoid Congestion Amid Uncertain Markets
US breakbulk ports are currently operating without significant congestion, providing a window of operational stability for shippers moving project cargo, heavy machinery, and other non-containerized c
Mining Sector Faces Operational Resilience Tests Amid Market Shifts
The mining sector is experiencing significant operational stress as multiple challenges converge to test the resilience of metal supply chains. These disruptions range from geological constraints to m
DSV's M&A Move Shakes Forwarding Industry Confidence
DSV's recent moves in the freight forwarding acquisition landscape have created a ripple effect through the industry, undermining confidence in a series of potential mergers and acquisitions that were
Asia Pacific Shippers Brace for Rising Demand and Lingering Volatility
A Dimerco survey of Asia Pacific shippers reveals a mixed outlook characterized by rising cargo demand expectations tempered by persistent supply chain volatility. The research captures shipper sentim