General Overview
Transport activity across key regions remains steady, with early signs of adjustment as network changes and regulatory updates take effect. Port operations and shifting trade policies are contributing to varied conditions across both ocean and air transport sectors.
Regional Market Updates
United Kingdom
Mediterranean Shipping Company and Premier Alliance have announced the addition of the Port of Felixstowe to their Silk to Europe service, effective from early June.
Import volumes remain steady; changes to carrier service rotations may influence vessel arrival schedules from Asia.
United States
Mediterranean Shipping Company is suspending the Empire service to the United States East Coast and the Pelican service to the Gulf Coast. These will be replaced by four new service rotations beginning in the week of 13 May.
Air cargo volumes from China to the United States have declined sharply due to the implementation of new tariffs and upcoming changes to duty exemptions, significantly impacting direct service availability.
Poland
No significant disruptions have been reported this week; general supply chain activity remains stable.
The market is being monitored for any indirect effects resulting from trade restrictions implemented between India and Pakistan.
Netherlands
The addition of Felixstowe to the Far East Westbound network may influence the routing of shipments into Northern Europe through the Port of Rotterdam and other hubs.
Port operations remain stable; however, adjustments in vessel rotations may lead to increased pressure in the coming weeks.
India Subcontinent
New government regulations introduced by both India and Pakistan are impacting direct cargo movement and transshipment operations.
These restrictions are also affecting shipments involving third countries that move through ports in India and Pakistan.
Australia
The Port of Melbourne handled 267,000 twenty-foot equivalent units in March 2025, representing a decline in import and export activity compared to the same month last year.
Despite the monthly decrease, total volumes from July through March are up five percent year over year, indicating resilient demand over a longer period.
Mexico
Air cargo demand from China to Latin America has increased, with shipments being redirected to destinations such as Nuevo Laredo in Mexico.
Mexico continues to serve as a strong alternative hub for e-commerce air shipments that have been diverted from United States-bound routes.
Transport Line Updates
Sea
Ocean carrier networks are undergoing structural adjustments to reflect evolving demand patterns. Mediterranean Shipping Company has introduced new vessel rotations on its North America services, which are expected to impact transit times and service routings.
Ongoing regulatory developments in the Indian Subcontinent are influencing transshipment and end-to-end flows across affected trade lanes.
Air
Air cargo volumes from China to the United States have fallen significantly following the escalation of tariffs and the anticipated removal of the duty-free threshold for lower-value shipments.
Several cargo airlines have either cancelled or reduced flights on this lane, shifting capacity to Latin America.
E-commerce activity in Northern and Southern China is resulting in high demand and limited availability on air routes not serving the United States.
Rail
No major developments to report at this time.
Port Operations
Operations at the Port of Melbourne remain fluid, despite a recent month-on-month volume decline.
Northern European ports continue to operate normally, though they are being monitored for potential congestion due to recent changes in carrier rotations.
Market Intelligence
Mediterranean Shipping Company has introduced four new services to replace previously suspended routes to the United States East Coast and Gulf Coast: the America, Amberjack, Emerald, and Lone Star services.
Trade policy changes enacted by the Indian and Pakistani governments are expected to cause broader disruption across South Asia, with implications for cargo routed via third countries.
Please reach out to your Ligentia contact if you would like to discuss short-term routing alternatives or priority space allocations.
We continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates as market conditions evolve.
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