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Stena ConnectFreight Vessel Arrives in Belfast Harbour

Stena Line has welcomed its latest purpose-built freight vessel, Stena Connecta, to Belfast Harbour. This state-of-the-art vessel represents a significant ...
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Posted on January 19, 2026

Port of Saint John Canada

The Port of Saint John, Canada's easternmost maritime gateway, has successfully completed the final phase of its comprehensive expansion project. The devel...
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Posted on January 16, 2026

Food and Drink Exports from Ireland

Ireland's food and drink sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, with exports reaching a record €19 billion according to Bord Bia's latest report. Th...
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Posted on January 15, 2026

Textile Exports from Pakistan

Pakistan's textile and apparel exports have experienced a notable downturn across its three primary export destinations: the European Union, United States ...
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Posted on January 14, 2026

Authorities in Finland Detain Cargo Vessel

Finnish law enforcement authorities have taken decisive action by detaining the cargo vessel Fitburg, which is under investigation for potentially damaging...
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Posted on January 13, 2026

Air Cargo prospects

The air cargo sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience throughout 2025, according to the latest market analysis from Freightos. Industry proje...
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Posted on January 12, 2026

Chilean Cherry exports to China

The introduction of dedicated 'cherry express' shipping routes between Chile and China has revolutionised the fresh produce supply chain, reducing transit ...
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Posted on January 11, 2026

British Defence Exports

Britain has achieved its highest defence export figures since records began in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the UK's manufacturing sector and ...
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Posted on January 10, 2026

Bulgaria Secures European Funding for Intermodal Freight Terminal

Bulgaria has successfully obtained European Union funding for the development of a state-of-the-art intermodal terminal in Ruse, marking a significant mile...
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Posted on January 9, 2026

US container volumes 2026

The latest transport sector analysis from S&P Global indicates challenging times ahead for US container ports, with volumes expected to decline throughout ...
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Posted on January 8, 2026

China-Vietnam Railway Freight Volume

The cross-border railway freight corridor connecting China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with Vietnam has achieved record-breaking volumes, marking a ...
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Posted on January 7, 2026

Norway Shipping line order

A Car Carrier based in Norway has commissioned a shipyard in China to construct an additional 7,000 CEU (car equivalent unit) newbuild vessel, further expa...
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Posted on January 6, 2026

Venezuela’s Maritime Sector Faces Increasing Transparency Concerns

The Venezuelan maritime sector is experiencing growing opacity concerns, particularly regarding cargo vessel operations. Whilst general cargo ships traditi...
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Posted on January 5, 2026

Freight ; The Future of Cargo Shipping

The freight forwarding landscape is set for significant transformation in 2026, according to a leading industry analyst who emphasised that small and mediu...
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Posted on January 2, 2026

December US imports

Recent data indicates that December import volumes into the United States are poised to fall to their lowest levels since June 2023, according to retail se...
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Posted on December 31, 2025

Rail Freight

The Port of Long Beach's newly appointed Chief Executive has identified enhanced inland rail connectivity as a strategic priority for expanding the port's ...
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Posted on December 30, 2025

New Container Fleet

Leading Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line has confirmed a significant £138 million investment in new shipping containers to expand its fleet capacity. The ...
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Posted on December 29, 2025

Polyethylene exports

The polyethylene market is experiencing a notable shift as United States exports continue to rise, providing a crucial buffer against weakening domestic de...
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Posted on December 23, 2025

Asia-Europe Sea freight Bookings for December

RW Freight reports a notable increase in sea freight bookings for the Asia-Europe ocean trade throughout December, reflecting robust demand across internat...
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Posted on December 22, 2025

Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Fees

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has officially ratified new decrees on 22 December 2025, following approval from the Finance Committee...
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Posted on December 21, 2025

Sweden Releases Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ship

Swedish customs officials have released a Russian cargo vessel that was boarded and inspected last week according to maritime authorities. The inspection, ...
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Posted on December 20, 2025

Brazilian Orange Juice Exports to US

Recent trade data reveals a significant shift in Brazilian orange juice export patterns, with shipments to the United States experiencing substantial growt...
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Posted on December 19, 2025

USA East Coast Apples Exports

The East Coast apple export market has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, with Pennsylvania producers reporting exceptionally tight supply conditions am...
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Posted on December 18, 2025

UK Rail Network Enhancements Boost Freight and Passenger Services

Recent infrastructure improvements across the UK rail network are set to significantly benefit both freight operations and passenger services. The complete...
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Posted on December 17, 2025

New Zealand Inter Modal Freight

New Zealand has confirmed its commitment to modernising intermodal transport infrastructure with the selection of rail-enabled ferry vessels for the Cook S...
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Posted on December 16, 2025

Sea Freight Sweden

The ocean freight sector in Sweden has reached a remarkable milestone in sustainable logistics, achieving CO2 reductions of up to 86.9% on full container l...
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Posted on December 15, 2025

Chilean cherries exports to China

Ethiopian Cargo has commenced its 2025-2026 cherry season operations with an inaugural long-haul charter flight from Chile to China, establishing a pioneer...
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Posted on December 12, 2025

China railfreight

China's railway freight sector has demonstrated robust performance in the first eleven months of 2024, recording a 2.7% year-on-year increase in cargo volu...
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Posted on December 11, 2025

Europe ports lack buffer space

European ports are experiencing significant operational challenges due to inadequate terminal infrastructure investment, leaving facilities ill-equipped to...
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Posted on December 10, 2025

Severe storms disrupt Southeast Asia shipping

Ocean carriers and terminal operators at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port are grappling with significant operational disruptions following a three-day shutdown tri...
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Posted on December 9, 2025

November air cargo growth

The global air cargo market witnessed significant shifts in November, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key growth driver whilst traditional China-US trade...
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Posted on December 8, 2025

China Exports

China's export strategy is experiencing a significant shift as the nation increasingly focuses on African markets to offset declining trade volumes with th...
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Posted on December 5, 2025

Container Shipping Firms Cut Asia-US Services

Container shipping companies are significantly scaling back their services between China and the United States in response to declining trade volumes cause...
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Posted on December 4, 2025

Stretched Logistics Capacity in Europe

European logistics infrastructure is facing unprecedented strain as the potential return to Red Sea shipping routes poses new challenges for already conges...
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Posted on December 3, 2025

Slump of US imports from Asia

The ongoing decline in US imports from Asia continues to intensify, presenting notable challenges for the freight forwarding sector. Whilst months of front...
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Canada Seeks New Container Gateways

The Canadian government has announced preliminary objectives for a new logistics infrastructure fund designed to strengthen the nation's international trad...
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Posted on December 2, 2025

New green shipping corridors

The maritime industry is witnessing a surge in green shipping corridor developments, demonstrating continued commitment to decarbonisation despite recent r...
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Posted on December 1, 2025

Intra-Asia Freight Rates

Ocean freight rates on intra-Asia shipping lanes continue to command premium levels, with services between China and Southeast Asia maintaining multi-month...
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Posted on November 28, 2025

Green Shipping

A groundbreaking report from the Global Maritime Forum and Getting to Zero Coalition reveals substantial growth in green shipping corridors across key emer...
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Posted on November 27, 2025

Intra-Asia freight rates

Ocean freight rates on intra-Asia routes, particularly between China and Southeast Asia, continue to hold at multi-month highs as the market grapples with ...
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Posted on November 26, 2025

Slump of US imports from Asia

The United States is experiencing a significant downturn in imports from Asia, with the decline proving more severe than typical year-end patterns suggest....
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Posted on November 25, 2025

Belgiums – National Strike

Belgium's planned national strike poses a significant risk to European port operations and supply chain continuity. The industrial action could severely im...
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Posted on November 24, 2025

Cameroon: Pineapple Exports

Recent data reveals a significant downturn in Cameroon's pineapple export sector, with volumes decreasing by an average of 18.1% over the five-year period ...
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Posted on November 23, 2025

India’s Exports and Imports

Recent trade figures from India's Ministry of Commerce reveal significant patterns in the country's international commerce during the first seven months of...
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Posted on November 20, 2025

Norway salmon exports

The Norwegian seafood transport sector faces mounting regulatory challenges as conflicting rules create legal complications for forwarders managing the nat...
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Posted on November 19, 2025

Germany Lifts Military Export Restrictions to Israel

The German government has announced its decision to lift existing restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel, marking a significant shift in its ...
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Posted on November 18, 2025

Kenya to Cut Freight Costs and Boost Trade

Kenya has taken a significant step towards strengthening regional maritime cooperation by joining fellow African nations in expediting the implementation o...
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Posted on November 17, 2025

Argentina improves Apple and Pear Exports to Mexico

Argentina has introduced new measures to accelerate apple and pear exports to Mexico, strengthening trade relations between the two nations. Mexico continu...
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Posted on November 14, 2025

Ethiopian freight industry delegation visits the UK t

A senior delegation from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has successfully concluded their visit to the United Kin...
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Posted on November 13, 2025

Increased Belfast Freight Volumes

Stena Line's Irish Sea trade director has reported that the ferry operator now transports more freight from Belfast than before Brexit, underscoring the co...
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Posted on November 12, 2025

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