Supply chain and logistic blog

6Nov-24

THEMATRANS NEWS – Important / New U.S. Customs Regulation

Dear Customers, We would like to inform you of an important update from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services. Starting November 12, 2024, any importation to the United States with inaccurate descriptions will be systematically rejected by U.S. customs. This could lead to refusals or shipping delays if the descriptions provided do not meet the required standards. Why is this important ? Inaccurate or vague descriptions of your goods could cause significant delays. It is therefore crucial to provide detailed and accurate information about your shipments, specifying the composition and use of the items. For example, use terms like "plastic...

11Oct-24

THEMATRANS NEWS – Air and Sea Freight Trends for Late 2024

Dear Clients, In an ever-changing global environment, ThemaTrans wishes to update you on the latest trends that may impact your air and sea freight for the end of 2024, as well as provide forecasts for the beginning of 2025. Our aim is to offer a clear and concise analysis to help you anticipate and efficiently manage these challenges. Air Freight: Capacity and Rates Under Pressure The air freight sector experienced remarkable growth in August 2024, with demand increasing by 11% compared to the previous year. This growth is primarily driven by: E-commerce expansion : Chinese exports to Europe surged by 38%, reflecting strong...

18Sep-24

THEMATRANS NEWS – An eventful and chaotic return to the transport planet!

Dear Clients, The new season is already well underway, bringing its share of challenges. This year, September is marked by exceptional weather phenomena that will impact your road, air, and sea operations. Below is a summary of the ongoing disruptions. Storm Boris in Central Europe Storm Boris has severely affected several Central European countries, causing floods and fallen trees. These conditions are disrupting transportation infrastructures and may cause delays in shipments. The most affected areas are: Congestions portuaires accrues. Poland : regions of Wroclaw and Katowice Czech Republic : regions of Narod, Brno, Olomouc, Hradec Králové Austria : Vienna, Graz, Linz, Sankt Pölten Wildfires in Portugal Significant fires are currently affecting...

9Jan-24

2024 is off to a flying start! The maritime and air situation

A complicated global transport activity and the return of surcharges This year’s beginning started wildly as several geopolitical events are impacting global transportation activities, and we wanted to summarize them for you. Maritime Traffic The Suez Canal Situation Following the attack on certain container ships in the Red Sea, traffic has been significantly diverted via the Cape of Good Hope. Anticipated consequences due to the instability in this region include: Increased port congestions. Lack of equipment and capacity departing from Asia in the coming weeks. Implementation of Emergency Market Surcharges (EMS): Already in place for some, additional charges ranging from +$500 to +$3000 per container are expected...

9Jan-23

CASE: Where do the Silk Roads by rail stand?

News about the new Silk Roads Rail freight has quickly become a trending mode of transport due to its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and low CO2 emissions. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, commercial routes between China and Europe have undergone significant changes. Previously, 95% of rail freight transited through the Northern corridor, or the Trans-Siberian route, which was temporarily abandoned by many shippers due to ethical concerns. This geopolitical situation has forced shippers and railway transport stakeholders to find alternative solutions, such as the "middle corridor." The route starts from Southeast Asia, traverses Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey before reaching Europe. ...

6Oct-22

Update on the new season 2022

A tumultuous new season is starting in the world of transportation!!! The new season is already well underway, bringing with it a host of announcements for the coming months. Below you will find some news about the world of transportation. AIR The FIFA World Cup in Qatar may disrupt global air traffic. When: From mid-October 2022 to mid-January 2023Impact: Capacity restrictions and price increasesContext: EMIRATE and QATAR are two prominent airlines in the current global flow of goods, each with their respective hubs. For the World Cup, they have decided to change their fleet to...

6Jul-22

Prepare your Supply Chain: 2032 CO2 Deadline

Adoption of a new climate stance As you may have heard, on June 22nd, the European Parliament adopted a new climate stance. The adopted agenda is as follows: starting from 2032, in addition to industrial sectors, professionals in maritime, air, and road transport will have to pay for each ton of emissions. This position aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and represents an important step towards phasing out expensive and polluting fossil fuels, particularly those supplied by Russia, well before 2030. Here are 6 of the 13 measures in this package that directly impact the Transport sector: Overhaul of the...

13May-22

Road Traffic: Very Complicated Situation in Italy

A heavily impacted Italian road network...We would like to inform you that the situation of road traffic in Italy is becoming extremely complex.Indeed, the ongoing shortage of drivers and trucks resulting from the war in Ukraine (many drivers operating in Italy were Ukrainian), as well as the surge in diesel prices, are straining the market to the extreme.The consequences we have observed from this situation are as follows:Increased transportation costsPrice bidding system on certain routes to secure spaceCancellation of fixed tariff grids in favor of a spot system to compensate for the high price fluctuationThe entire ThemaTrans team is at...

21Mar-22

A More Disrupted Transportation World Than Ever

Amidst war, price hikes, and demands This week's communication reveals an agenda filled with international news. Below are the key points from our newsletter: EUROPE The fuel surcharge continues to increase, and some carriers are now forced to adjust it every week to cope with the situation. Spain: Strikes are ongoing, severely affecting import/export flows. Port of Le Havre: Terminal construction works. MONDE Maersk, CMA-CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd are under investigation by the U.S. Congress regarding their maritime tariffs and revenues generated since 2020. The return of COVID and lockdown in China is once again heavily impacting maritime activity. Additional sanctions have been...

3Mar-22

War in Ukraine: Global Consequences on Transportation

A new crisis is looming... As you know, Russia declared war on Ukraine on February 24th. Following this declaration, ALL flows to/from Russia and most of those to/from Ukraine are currently suspended. However, this war will have an impact on all your ROAD, AIR, RAIL, and SEA flows, and we will strive to keep you informed as best as possible so that you can understand the situation. ROAD As previously announced, many Ukrainian drivers have returned home, leading to a shortage of drivers on certain routes. Furthermore, significant congestion...