20 Questions for 20 Years Get to know Freightplus’ Rod Mackay 1. What is your role at Freightplus?  I’m the Country Manager for Japan. 2. How many years have you been at Freightplus?  I’ve been at Freightplus for 20 years as of April this year. 3. What has been your favourite moment at Freightplus?  Honestly, […]

Port of Singapore Faces Significant Congestion Amid Global Supply Chain Crisis June 12, 2024  The Port of Singapore, the world’s second busiest container port, is currently experiencing severe congestion, causing a significant impact on global supply chains. According to market intelligence firm Linerlytica, the port has reached a critical bottleneck, handling a staggering 2 million […]

06/06/24 Recent Attacks Highlight Escalating Risks and Growing Market for Armed Guards In the wake of renewed piracy off the Somali coast, the maritime industry faces increasing threats, prompting heightened security measures and soaring costs for onboard armed guards. Captain Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting at Allianz Commercial, emphasised the urgency of […]

Container Ship Collision Causes Bridge Collapse Shipping Industry Faces Disruption 24th April 2024 In the early hours of March 26, a catastrophic collision unfolded in Baltimore, shaking the foundations of the shipping industry. The MV Dali, navigating a 2M (Maersk/MSC) service route between the East Coast of North America and Southeast Asia, struck the Francis […]

Porsche Faces Lawsuits in Germany Over Car Carrier Fire Linked to Electric Vehicle March 7th, 2024 Porsche finds itself embroiled in legal battles as two separate lawsuits have been filed against the luxury car manufacturer in Germany, stemming from a car carrier fire in 2022, allegedly ignited by one of the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) […]

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Forge Groundbreaking Gemini Cooperation Starting February 2025 Major Industry Shifts as Shipping Giants Navigate New Alliances January 25, 2024 In a strategic move set to reshape the maritime industry, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have announced the initiation of a groundbreaking operational collar named Gemini Cooperation, effective February 2025. This long-term collaboration marks a […]

Livestock Carrier Bahijah Ordered to Return to Australia Amidst Biosecurity Concerns Date: January 25, 2024 The livestock carrier Bahijah, which embarked from Fremantle in early January bound for Aqaba, Jordan, faces a directive from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF) to return to Australia immediately. The vessel, designed to accommodate approximately 8000 animals, […]

Global Shipping Crisis Deepens as Red Sea Tensions Continue to Escalate Shippers Fearful Amidst Container Shortage and Disruption in Supply Chains January 25th, 2024 In the wake of the ongoing Red Sea crisis, global shipping faces heightened uncertainty, leaving shippers increasingly anxious about the availability of empty containers. This potential supply chain headache, reminiscent of […]

Global Shipping Giants Navigate Challenges Amidst Escalating Red Sea Crisis Date: January 4, 2024 In the wake of escalating tensions and security threats in the Red Sea, major shipping companies are grappling with critical decisions to ensure the safety of their vessels and crews. The crisis, marked by recent attacks on container ships, has prompted […]