The escalating war in Iran and the wider region has disrupted two of the most critical logistics and cargo corridors in the world – the Strait of Hormuz and the air hubs around the major Gulf states. This has led to delays across supply

The US-Iran conflict is threatening key shipping routes in the Middle East, including the important Strait of Hormuz. Since the strikes on Iranian locations by the US and Israeli military at the end of February, tension has escalated in the region, with retaliatory strikes

Supply Chain Risk Management is an important process that helps protect businesses and provide long-term resilience and success. A 2023 study shows that Irish organisations were facing severe supply chain issues in the previous years. In fact, 67% had reported higher-than-expected losses due to

The chemicals industry requires a high level of specialisation at every turn. When importing and exporting chemicals there is a strict need for the careful handling of substances at every stage of the supply chain. What this means is an awareness of where the

Importing goods into Ireland continues to be a popular choice for a wide range of businesses. Irish businesses continue to import from fellow EU countries, from over the land and sea border with the UK despite the complications of Brexit, and with economies the

With the way technology, social media, and the internet has evolved in recent years there is more demand than ever before for fast and effective shipping from all over the world. With a greater demand for goods being delivered everywhere, the need for efficient,

If you are looking for the latest trends and market insights into sea freight between Asia and Ireland, we’ve put together this handy guide. 2025 has been a year with a shifting economic landscape across the globe, with the impact of tariffs from the

Imports from the U.S. to Ireland were valued at $24.35 billion in 2024, and bringing in goods from the U.S. continues to represent a great opportunity for Irish companies and entrepreneurs who can gain access to materials and products that are not available at

If you are a company looking to ship goods from China to Ireland, Emerald Freight is the expert global freight service you need. In 2024 Ireland imported goods valued at US$12.75 billion from China and exported US$10.26 billion. For a monthly outlook, figures for

Planning Christmas shipping from abroad in 2025 takes time, planning, and expertise. It pays off to partner with a freight forwarder that has experience and expertise in global shipping, especially during the busy run up to Christmas. There are many different challenges and pressures