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100,000 China-Europe Freight Train Journeys

Two major railway ports in China's Xinjiang region have reached a significant milestone in international freight transport. Alashankou (Alataw Pass) and Ho...
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Posted on October 11, 2025

Canada Expands European Export Strategy Whilst US Trade Agreement Stalls

The Canadian government has announced a comprehensive industrial strategy designed to expand the nation's export footprint into European markets, as negoti...
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Posted on October 10, 2025

Chile’s Forestry Exports

Recent tariff implementations by the United States have affected 97% of Chile's forestry exports to the American market, creating significant implications ...
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Posted on October 9, 2025

Freight changes affect retailers

Major retailers in the UK are facing substantial financial challenges following the implementation of Jersey's revised ferry freight arrangements. The new ...
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Posted on October 8, 2025

India-Europe ocean freight rates intensifies

The India-Europe shipping corridor is experiencing significant rate pressure as ocean freight prices continue their downward trajectory amidst ongoing mark...
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Posted on October 7, 2025

British Government Launch £1.2 Green Logistics Investment

The UK government has announced a substantial £1.2 billion investment programme in partnership with British ports to revolutionise the nation's maritime l...
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Posted on October 6, 2025

Shipping lines cut capacity

Major ocean carriers have implemented strategic capacity reductions to stabilise freight rates as demand softens ahead of China's Golden Week holiday perio...
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Posted on October 5, 2025

China Implements Special Port Fees

The Chinese Ministry of Transport has unveiled ten new implementation measures introducing special port fees specifically targeting vessels under US owners...
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Posted on October 4, 2025

Norway Mackerel Export Prices

The Norwegian seafood export market has demonstrated robust performance with mackerel prices climbing above the $4 per kilogram threshold, marking a signif...
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Posted on October 3, 2025

Germany Reduces Rapeseed Oil Exports

Germany has reported a notable reduction in rapeseed oil exports, marking a significant shift in the European biofuels market. Recent data reveals that 88 ...
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Posted on October 2, 2025

Strong exports expected to clear large onion volumes before Christmas

The Dutch onion export market is experiencing exceptional growth this season, with freight forwarders managing significantly increased volumes. There has b...
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Posted on October 1, 2025

U.S. Beef Imports Surge

The U.S. beef import market is experiencing significant shifts as South American suppliers, particularly Brazil and Uruguay, strengthen their position in r...
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Posted on September 30, 2025

China and Estonia Export Protocols

China and Estonia have formalised new trade agreements on last week, signing protocols that will facilitate the export of Estonian wild aquatic products an...
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Posted on September 29, 2025

Russia Oil Exports

Recent developments in the ongoing conflict have seen Ukrainian forces successfully targeting key Russian oil infrastructure facilities. The strikes have i...
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Canada Grain Exports to Mexico

Canadian grain exporters are experiencing enhanced trade opportunities with Mexico, marking a significant development in North American freight corridors. ...
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Posted on September 26, 2025

Fruit distribution – Containerised Transport

A leading global fruit distributor, has announced a strategic shift from traditional breakbulk shipping methods to containerised transport for their perish...
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Posted on September 25, 2025

China Air Transportation

China's civil aviation industry has reached a remarkable milestone, with cargo transportation volumes exceeding 6.51 million tonnes in August. This unprece...
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Posted on September 24, 2025

Poland/Belarus Border Disrupts China-Europe Freight

The recent closure of Poland's border with Belarus has created substantial disruptions to international freight movements between China and the European Un...
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Electric Vehicle Revolution Transforms Global Freight Markets

The global freight transport sector is witnessing a significant transformation as electric vehicles gain substantial market share, particularly in China an...
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Posted on September 23, 2025

British Government £1.2 Billion Logistics Investment

The British government, in partnership with UK ports, has unveiled a substantial £1.2 billion investment programme aimed at transforming the nation's mari...
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Posted on September 22, 2025

Container Freight Rates

Container freight rates are expected to remain under pressure as markets grapple with uncertainty surrounding potential tariff implementations under Donald...
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Posted on September 19, 2025

Land-Based ‘Suez Canal’ to bypass Maritime Shipping Routes

China is strategically developing alternative overland trade routes to facilitate goods exports to Europe whilst circumventing traditional maritime passage...
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Posted on September 18, 2025

Norway Parliamentary Elections: Implications for Trade and Logistics

Norwegian voters are preparing to cast their ballots in a pivotal parliamentary election that could significantly impact the nation's trade and logistics l...
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Posted on September 17, 2025

Kyrgyzstan extends ban on scrap exports for six months

The Kyrgyz Republic has announced a six-month extension to its existing ban on the export of ferrous scrap metal, metal waste, and ferrous metal ingots des...
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Posted on September 16, 2025

Germany Falling Exports

Germany's industrial production has demonstrated remarkable resilience, posting gains despite ongoing challenges in the export market. The manufacturing se...
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General Average Declared After Fire on Board Marie Maersk

Copenhagen-headquartered shipping giant Maersk has declared general average following a fire incident aboard the Marie Maersk vessel. This maritime declara...
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Posted on September 15, 2025

AI – New Era of Container Shipping?

The container shipping industry stands at the precipice of transformative change as artificial intelligence emerges as a powerful catalyst for operational ...
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Posted on September 13, 2025

EU’s Strategic Approach to Supply Chain Management

The European Union's supply chain strategy continues to evolve as international trade dynamics shift. Recent data from the Hungarian Rail Cargo Group highl...
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Posted on September 12, 2025

Chinese exports grow at slowest rate in 6 months

China's export sector has experienced its most sluggish growth rate in six months, according to recent data reported by the Financial Times. This slowdown ...
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Posted on September 11, 2025

China-Europe Rail Freight

The Alashankou Railway Station in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has reached a significant milestone this week, with Monday's departure...
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Posted on September 10, 2025

Norway gas exports to EU

The European Union's energy landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with significant implications for freight forwarding and supply chain logist...
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Posted on September 9, 2025

Norway – Declining Seafood Exports

Norwegian seafood exports experienced a notable decline in August, with total export values reaching NOK 14.3 billion. This represents a decrease of NOK 25...
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Posted on September 8, 2025

Government to Launch Export Support Schemes

The government is reportedly preparing to introduce four comprehensive support schemes to assist British exporters facing potential 50% tariffs from the Un...
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Posted on September 5, 2025

South Korea – Robust Export Performance

South Korea's economic performance in the second quarter has surpassed initial projections, with GDP growth revised upward to 0.7%, according to recent gov...
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Posted on September 4, 2025

Exports from Ireland to US surge

Irish exports to the United States have surged to €75 billion, according to the latest trade figures set to be presented to Cabinet by Tánaiste and Mini...
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Posted on September 3, 2025

Russia Further Cuts Oil Export Prices to India

Russia has implemented additional price reductions on its crude oil exports to India, a strategic move designed to maintain trade volumes despite mounting ...
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Posted on September 2, 2025

China-EU: Rail freight down

Rail freight volumes between China and the European Union experienced a notable decline during the first half of 2025, according to recent market data. Thi...
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Posted on September 1, 2025

UK Exports Experience 12.5% Decline

The UK's export sector faced significant headwinds in August, with overseas shipments declining by 12.5% as international demand weakened across key market...
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Posted on August 29, 2025

Shipping Company Announces Peak Season Surcharge

Swire Shipping has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo shipments from Australia to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Isl...
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Posted on August 28, 2025

Sea freight returns to Pembrokeshire

The maritime freight sector has witnessed a positive development as Pembrokeshire Bioenergy has recommenced shipping operations for wood pellets destined f...
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Posted on August 27, 2025

DFDS Flat-Rate Freight Charges Add to UK Grocery Prices

Recent government analysis has revealed that flat-rate freight charges implemented by DFDS will contribute to a 0.4% increase in grocery prices across the ...
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Posted on August 26, 2025

American Charged with Attempted Espionage at Freight Airport in Germany

German prosecutors have filed charges against an American citizen accused of attempting to pass sensitive logistics information to Chinese government offic...
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Posted on August 25, 2025

India Expects 9% Rise in Edible Exports

Government sources have revealed to CNBC-TV18 that India is projecting a 9% increase in edible exports for the current financial year, largely supported by...
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Posted on August 22, 2025

US Retailers Forecast Significant Import Declines for Q4 2025

The latest Global Port Tracker report reveals that US retailers anticipate substantial year-on-year import volume declines as 2025 draws to a close. Import...
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Posted on August 21, 2025

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge

Air freight carriers are navigating a significant capacity adjustment period following an exceptional volume surge in July 2024. The spike in demand was dr...
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Posted on August 20, 2025

Shipping Vessels Under Construction in China

Bangladesh's Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser, Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain, has conducted an official inspection of vessels cu...
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Posted on August 19, 2025

Rail Cargo Push, Coastal Shipping Reform & AI for Bridge Safety

India's infrastructure sector is witnessing significant transformation through strategic initiatives and technological advancement. The Gati Shakti Multimo...
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Russian Railways Crisis Threatens Freight and Economy

The Russian railway network is experiencing unprecedented operational difficulties, with declining freight volumes posing significant risks to both the nat...
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Posted on August 18, 2025

Freight Forwarders Raise Alarm Over Government Reforms Sabotage

Leading freight forwarding associations have voiced serious concerns regarding potential threats to the government's ambitious Maritime Strategy reforms. T...
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Posted on August 17, 2025

Victoria Freight Strategy to Boost Growth and Reduce Emissions

The Victorian government has announced a comprehensive £28 billion freight strategy aimed at revolutionising the state's logistics sector whilst addressin...
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Posted on August 16, 2025

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