Shifting freight rates, changing trade alliances, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global logistics. While long-term contract rates rise despite falling spot rates, container production is set to decline, and new regulations are redefining competition. How will these shifts impact supply chains?
The ocean freight market is facing significant turbulence, with spot rates dropping sharply, new trade dynamics forming, and geopolitical shifts impacting global shipping routes. Major alliance restructures are further reshaping capacity and competition. From the Suez Canal’s recovery efforts to shifting carrier strategies and overcapacity concerns, this edition explores the key developments shaping the industry.
Stay informed about Europe’s evolving logistics landscape, encompassing market dynamics, sustainability initiatives, toll changes, an ever evolving Road Freight Market and rising costs.
Here a summary of the European holidays and driving bans in 2025. Please note that these driving restrictions can have influence on your pick up and / or delivery date.
The ocean freight industry is at a pivotal moment. Climate policies are reshaping operations, with mid-term measures from the IMO and the EU ETS driving sustainability. Yet, 2024 is also one of the most profitable years in container shipping history, showcasing a delicate balance between green investments and financial performance. Meanwhile, the return of HMM to the Transatlantic trade adds a layer of complexity as alliances shift.
The logistics landscape is facing significant shifts, from stricter EU regulations and rising fuel costs to global supply chain disruptions. These changes bring both challenges and opportunities. Dive into our latest market update to explore key developments and how they may impact your business.
Caroz is thrilled to announce that it has earned the Great Place To Work Certified™ status for the second year in a row.
The container shipping industry is entering a critical period, with volatile rates, record-breaking ship orders, and new regulations on the horizon. As Chinese New Year and (possible) rate hikes approach, shipping companies are preparing for increased demand and new market challenges. This month’s update explores how these changes will impact the future of ocean freight.
Stay informed about Europe’s evolving logistics landscape, encompassing market dynamics, sustainability initiatives, strikes, an ever evolving Road Freight Market and rising costs.
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Spot container freight rates on major East-West trades are experiencing a decline with the upcoming Golden Week, but the pace is slowing. While certain routes see significant drops, long-term contract rates tell a different story, indicating potential changes ahead. As major alliances prepare for shifts and strikes lurk, it’s essential to stay informed.
Spot rates for container shipping are showing signs of easing after a long period of increases. Although rates remain high compared to last year, the recent decline signals a potential shift in the market. With disruptions still affecting global shipping and significant geopolitical tensions at play.
Extreme weather near the Cape of Good Hope has severely disrupted container shipping routes, causing significant delays and container losses. Meanwhile, global demand for ocean freight has surged to record levels, and port congestion in Asia is worsening. As shippers brace for an unpredictable peak season, read on for the latest updates on these critical shipping challenges.
Latest insight and analysis for the European Road Freight Market, with this month’s topic: Disruptions, sustainability, driver shortages and a road freight market update.
Discover the latest insights into escalating container port congestion in Asia and its profound impact on global shipping. From rising delays in key hubs to forecasts of worsening capacity issues, explore how these developments are reshaping logistics strategies. Gain deeper understanding into early peak season dynamics and critical container shortages that are crucial for navigating today’s complex supply chain landscape.
Container shipping spot rates from China have surged, with the World Container Index showing a 20% increase in just one week. This significant rise reflects the complex challenges and hectic facing global shipping, from vessel shortages to increased congestion. Dive into the details and explore the factors driving these dramatic changes.
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of maritime logistics with our latest market update. Discover how ocean freight carriers are strategically counter attacking rate declines, the impact of equipment challenges in China, and the revival of the Panama Canal. Plus, gain insights into the urgent maritime distress call urging global action.
Stay informed about the rapidly changing European road freight market, where spot rates are dropping, the driver shortage is decreasing, and where a lot is happening around electric trucks throughout Europe.
Read all about the announced revised FAK rates, Panama Canal, the bridge collapse in Baltimore, and Red Sea in this Market Update from March!
Discover how we simplify your tendering process, leveraging our market expertise and combined tendering volume to potentially save up to 10% on logistics costs. Our tailored solutions focus on your priorities, bringing together competitive rates, quality services, and top performance.
The Red Sea situation has been going on for over two months now. Spot rates are slowly but surely dropping. Why? Read all about it in this Market Update!
The Red Sea situation causes pressure on all trade lanes, worldwide. This and more you are about to read in this market update!
Here a summary of the European holidays and driving bans in 2024. Please note that these driving restrictions can have influence on your pick up and / or delivery date.
Stay informed about the rapidly changing European road freight market, where protests in Germany are emerging, there is still a driver shortage, and a switch to electric trucks is happening throughout Europe.
We are almost at the end of the year 2023. A year with sustainability as one of the main topics, different strikes around the world, exceptional low rates and much more.
Read all bout it in this, bigger than normal, Market Update where we are going to look forward to 2024 and what we can expect!
The rates didn’t go up as expected in November. In this market update, you will read more about this and also about an important underlying problem.
Read on for all the details!
Big changes in container shipping as the EU ends cartel exemptions. Effective April 25, 2024, alliances like 2M, Ocean Alliance, and THE Alliance will be impacted, while major players like Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM raise rates.
Read on for all the details!
Caroz, THE control tower, is thrilled to announce that it has earned the Great Place To Work Certified™ status.
Discover the shocking truth behind Europe’s maritime sector, as it breaks all-time CO2 emission records. Also, read the latest developments around the rates.
Download our Market Update to discover all the details of these subjects!
Stay informed about the rapidly changing European Road freight and multimodal market, where sustainability trends emerge and different toll rates increase throughout the whole of Europe.
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The spot rates are declining again. They started a surprising revival at the end of July, but they are already on the same level as rates in mid-June. Furthermore, we look at the situation at the Panama Canal with the ongoing drought. Download our Market Update to discover all the details of these subjects!
Read all about the strikes at Canada’s Western ports and the uncertainty around these strikes. Also, carriers are considering significant rate increases from August 2023. Read our Market Update to find out why!
We are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration between L – founders of loyalty, CAROZ, THE Control Tower and BCTN Network of Inland Terminals, aimed at revolutionizing last-mile freight transportation for L- founders. Our collective mission is to address key challenges such as road congestion, sustainability, efficiency, and supply chain stability.
Twee jaar geleden stortten Rudy Claessens, Marinus Uleman, Mark Boender en Stephen Keijzer zich in een nieuw avontuur. Onder leiding van Marinus Uleman openden ze de tweede Nederlandse vestiging van Caroz in het hart van de logistiek: de Rotterdamse haven. Inmiddels telt deze Rotterdamse vestiging dertien collega’s, allemaal even ambitieus.
The Panama Canal drought is a serious concern. It highlights climate change and the urgent need for sustainable ocean freight. Freight forwarders foresee container demand recovery. Learn more in this market update!
Stay informed about the rapidly changing European Road freight and multimodal market, where sustainability trends like the surge in e-Truck sales and the emergence of E-fuels are reshaping the industry.
After facing delays and backlogs for the past two years, liner schedules in the ocean freight industry are gradually returning to their pre-pandemic performance. What is causing this?
Also, the container fleet is getting close to a very big milestone! Find out what it is by reading our market update.
In 2023, ocean freight rates have reached their lowest levels since August 2020. What does that mean for the ocean freight and what can we expect?
In addition, we follow the sustainability progress within the ocean freight. More about that in this Market Update!
Sinds het bedrijf in 2021 TMS-aanbieder Informore in Hilversum heeft overgenomen, heeft Caroz een unieke propositie in de markt gecreëerd. Kevin van den Boom (Corporate Innovation & Sustainability): “Wij bouwen slimme logistieke oplossingen voor corporates én mkb’ers.”
Hou ‘m klein, die footprint. Dat was uiteindelijk de boodschap van het eerste artikel ‘Ben je er klaar voor? Caroz wel!’. Nu, een jaar later, spreken we Business Developer Kevin van den Boom. Hij praat ons bij over Caroz en duurzaamheid.
The ocean freight industry as a whole is making significant strides towards sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. One notable initiative within the industry is the launch of a Fund for Energies, which provides support to start-ups and businesses engaged in decarbonization projects or developing renewable energy solutions.
The transport market for road freight in Europe is expected to cool down due to geopolitical uncertainty and record-breaking inflation. And Eastern European markets show better performance than Western European countries.
Here a summary of the European holidays and driving bans in 2023. Please note that these driving restrictions can have influence on your pick up and / or delivery date.
Since the 1st of January, Caroz, THE TMS have moved to a brand new office in Hilversum, the Netherlands. A milestone to a new era in which we will take THE TMS standard to an even higher level. This will ensure that in the future we can continue to be the leader in delivering solutions that continue to improve the performance of our customers’ supply chains.
We are almost at the end of the year 2022. A year in which we saw a very unpredictable market with a lot of ups and downs. It was the end of the pandemic and the start of high inflation. We saw all-time high and low records and now it is finally coming back to normal. Now in the middle of December, it is time to see what we can expect in 2023.
The last months have been very challenging with all time high ocean rates and blank sailings around Golden Week. It really wasn’t easy. Luckily there were some significant improvements the last few weeks. The container rates are slowly coming back to normal, blank sailings are stabilizing after the Golden Week in China, and the schedule reliability is improving as well.
From Asia to the US West Coast, the average capacity has fallen to its lowest since February in the past four weeks, according to new data from online rate platform Xeneta. Over this period, 275,000 TEU on average has left Asia heading for the US West Coast. That is about 50,000 TEU less than the peak in early August.
Transport is an integrated part of supply chain management in which the main focus is on the movement of goods between the different links in the supply chain. Transport management covers more than just transport of goods. It covers the full scope of operational as well as tactical & strategical framework within the movement of cargo.
The first signals regarding the high inflation rates and negative future prospects are affecting the ocean freight market. Early movements of changing customer behavior in spending less become visible. Falling demand and cancellations push the market rates to some of the lowest in almost 24 months.
The current geopolitical situation, macro- economic uncertainty and record-breaking inflation in Europe are affecting the transport sector severely. Over the last two years we have seen a huge imbalance in the European market and in ocean freight.
High yard occupancy at ECT Delta & Euromax Container Terminal in Rotterdam as well as multiple container terminals in the port of Antwerp have reached critical levels according to a multitude of sources. The main driver is the Increasing container dwell times, which is causing operational disturbance.
While Covid-19 cases in Europe have been declining in recent weeks, the situation in Asia has developed in a different direction. A multitude of countries within the continent are showing an explosion of rising covid-19 cases, despite of the strict outbreak-prevention policies which have been put in place in many of the countries.
Here a summary of the European holidays and driving bans. Please note that these driving restrictions can have influence on your pick up and / or delivery date.
While Covid-19 cases in Europe have been declining in recent weeks, the situation in Asia has developed in a different direction. A multitude of countries within the continent are showing an explosion of rising covid-19 cases, despite of the strict outbreak-prevention policies which have been put in place in many of the countries.
Each monthly update we will highlight one trending topic which has an effect on the global ocean freight market.
Caroz – Mobility Package , insight in how the mobility package, introduced by the EU will affect you as shipper.
Each monthly update we will highlight one trending topic which has an effect on the global ocean freight market.
Each monthly update we will highlight one trending topic which has an effect on the global ocean freight market.
Each monthly update we will highlight one trending topic which has an effect on the global ocean freight market.
Each monthly update we will highlight one trending topic which has an effect on the global ocean freight market.
Recent research by Gartner (Gartner Inc., 2020) has shown that over 50% of organizations have not yet actively started to build a roadmap for supply chain digital transformation. Caroz, THE TMS will facilitate your transformation based on 4 basic elements of TMS software.
Samsung SDS Global SCL Netherlands: “CAROZ provides a tailor made IT solution, combined with in depth process knowledge to build the best fit solution per operation together.
We are proud to announce that CAROZ, THE control tower has acquired Informore. Two front runners that come together!
On 27 May, we will move to our new European head office in Venlo, the Netherlands. Featuring state-of-the art facilities, it has been tailormade for THE control tower.
As a valued client of Caroz, I would like to share with you some of the great things that are happening at the company right now.
The EVERGREEN LINE ship the “Ever Given” has broken free! Congratulations to Boskalis and SMIT Salvage for the great performance in the Suez Canal.
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