As a privileged partners in terms of merchandise shipments, the EU and the USA have the most important bilateral relationship and account for one third of world trade (trade in goods and services). Agri-food and pharmaceutical products are among the most important exports to the US.
As a major player in the transportation of goods in the world, Balguerie accompanies you on this axis and its specificities.
As part of the continuing movement on the reform of the pension system, the demonstrations are increasing throughout the country, particularly in the ports. The activities linked to transport are thus particularly impacted.
One of the major issues in international transport is the preservation of the products' quality, especially agri-food products. This is why our experts take particular care in organizing your shipments by always looking for the most appropriate equipment. In addition to specialized equipment, there are insulating materials to protect goods from temperature variations while ensuring water and air tightness.
Since the beginning of the movement in January, the strike days have been very well attended by employees in the transport and logistics sector, causing disruptions throughout the supply chain. The movement is getting tougher with new dates of mobilization announced and a new "Dead Ports" day.
After two historic years in terms of rates and volumes, the end of 2022 saw a return to freight rates equivalent to 2019 on several shipping lines and declining volumes. The year 2023 begins in a climate of uncertainty with a more measured perspective.