Port of Rotterdam Strike - October 17, 2025

As of October 17, 2025, the lashers and employers at the Port of Rotterdam have reached a new collective labor agreement following a five-day strike.

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Middle East Conflict – Air & Ocean Impacts: June 25, 2025

Recent developments in the geopolitical landscape have escalated tensions across the Middle East, resulting in a volatile and unpredictable environment

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Iran-Israel Conflict – Air & Ocean Updates: June 20, 2025

Recent developments in the geopolitical landscape between Israel and Iran have escalated tensions across the Middle East, resulting in a volatile and

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Feeder Services Temporary Suspension in South China: December 20, 2022

Feeder service operators in South China and Hong Kong have announced a temporary suspension of services throughout January 2023, prior to Chinese New Year.

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General Average Declared for Zim Kingston: November 5, 2021

On November 4, 2021, Expeditors was advised that the Zim Kingston vessel owner had declared General Average. The Zim Kingston was on a laden voyage with

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Chinese Port Congestion: June 11, 2021

Congestion continues in Southern China ports, where delays in Yantian have spilled over to nearby ports.

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Chinese Port Congestion: May 26, 2021

The Chinese ports of Hong Kong, Yantian, Shekou, and Nansha are experiencing severe congestion due to delays in vessel schedules, COVID-19 preventive

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Back-to-Work Bill Issued to End Port of Montreal Strike: April 28, 2021

The Canadian Government introduced back-to-work legislation Tuesday, April 27, to end the one-day-old walkout by Port of Montreal dock workers. Labour

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72 Hour Strike Notice, Port of Montreal: April 23, 2021

The Union representing longshore workers at the Port of Montreal gave the Maritime Employers Association notice of a general strike, commencing Monday,

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General Average Declared for Ever Given: April 5, 2021

On April 1, 2021, Expeditors was advised that the Ever Given vessel owner, Shoe Kisen, had declared General Average. The Ever Given ran aground in the

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