Michael Brennan
Michael writes about freight pricing, US port economics, and ocean / air capacity trends for buyers shipping from US gateways. He worked as an analyst at a major freight forwarder covering trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic lanes, and now translates BCO-grade freight intelligence into planning numbers smaller importers can actually use. He tracks the Drewry WCI, Freightos FBX, Xeneta XSI, and BIMCO indices weekly so the Import Cost Calc freight tools reflect the live market.
Recent articles by Michael
Strait of Hormuz Closure Sends Ocean Freight Rates Surging
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is pushing ocean freight rates up worldwide.
GBP/USD in 2026: A Currency Outlook for UK Buyers Importing from…
GBP — How sterling moves are reshaping landed-cost economics for UK importers buying US-origin goods in 2026, plus a practical hedge framework for orders above
Sea Freight vs Air Freight from US Ports in 2026: When Each Wins
Sea freight — A practical decision framework for buyers choosing between ocean and air freight on US-origin shipments.
Top 5 US Ports for Container Exports in 2026: Cost and Transit…
US Ports — A comparison of Los Angeles Long Beach, New York New Jersey, Houston, Savannah, and Seattle Tacoma for buyers shipping US-origin goods to UK, EU,