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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

Rotterdam’s Container Volumes

The Port of Rotterdam is experiencing a complex dynamic as container volumes continue to rise, driven primarily by robust consumer demand across Europe. Ho...
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Posted on August 15, 2025

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

The air cargo sector is navigating a significant market adjustment following July's exceptional volume surge, driven by US importers stockpiling inventory ...
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Posted on August 14, 2025

National Road Freight China

As climate change continues to drive extreme weather events globally, China has taken significant steps to harmonise economic development with environmenta...
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Posted on August 13, 2025

Railways Drive Modernisation in China Freight Transport Sector

China's ambitious railway modernisation programme is transforming the nation's freight transport landscape, presenting significant opportunities for intern...
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Posted on August 12, 2025

Global Rail Freight Developments

The global rail freight sector continues to witness significant developments across multiple continents, presenting new opportunities for international log...
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Posted on August 11, 2025

China Iron Ore Imports Stable

China's iron ore imports have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of gathering economic uncertainties, according to latest market data from 1st ...
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Posted on August 8, 2025

Container shp stacks collapse

The 12,100 TEU container vessel Ever Feat, operated by Evergreen Marine, docked at the Port of Montevideo with significant damage to its container stacks. ...
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Posted on August 7, 2025

USA announces 15% Tariff on Seafood Imports Norway

The United States has announced a 15% tariff on Norwegian seafood imports, marking a significant shift in transatlantic trade policy. This development coul...
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Posted on August 6, 2025

Norway Trade Balancing

The trade relationship between the United States and Norway has reached a critical juncture, with reciprocal tariffs posing significant challenges to Norwa...
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Posted on August 5, 2025

New US Tariffs for Norway

The implementation of new US tariffs is expected to create significant ripple effects across international trade routes and freight forwarding operations. ...
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Posted on August 4, 2025

Irish exports rise

Irish whiskey exports to the United States, valued at €410 million in the previous year, now face a significant challenge as 15% tariffs come into effect...
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Posted on August 1, 2025

Vietnamese and Chinese Logistics Partnership

Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises are forging stronger logistics partnerships to improve cross-border trade efficiency. The collaboration focuses on enhan...
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Posted on July 31, 2025

Unauthorised Exports to Russia

The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a substantial £1.3 million penalty on a company for breaching Export Adm...
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Posted on July 30, 2025

US EU Trade Deal

A potential trans-Atlantic trade dispute has been avoided following an agreement between the United States and European Union. The framework deal represent...
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Posted on July 29, 2025

Trans-Pacific Air Freight Demand

The recent 90-day tariff suspension from the USA has prompted a notable shift in trans-Pacific shipping patterns, with US importers increasingly favouring ...
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Posted on July 28, 2025

Vietnam Anticipates Significant Export Decline to USA

Vietnam's trade authorities have expressed concern over the potential impact of increased tariffs proposed by the Trump administration, estimating that the...
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Posted on July 27, 2025

Security fears cause tighter cargo manifest

The United Arab Emirates is set to introduce stricter cargo manifest regulations for ocean freight stakeholders, with implementation scheduled for 31 July ...
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Australia Strengthens US Beef Exports

Australia's beef industry has successfully navigated recent US trade policy adjustments, maintaining its position as a leading supplier to the American mar...
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Posted on July 26, 2025

Brazilian Beef Exports Surge 27%

Brazilian beef exports have demonstrated remarkable growth in the first half of 2025, recording a 27% increase compared to the same period last year. This ...
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Posted on July 25, 2025

Rotterdam Container Volume

The Port of Rotterdam is experiencing a complex dichotomy in its container traffic patterns, with robust consumer-driven import volumes overshadowed by con...
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Posted on July 24, 2025

Norway Fresh Salmon Exports Reach 2025 Peak

Fresh salmon exports from Norway have reached their highest weekly volume of 2025, with shipments between 7-13 July marking a significant milestone for the...
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Posted on July 23, 2025

Pharmaceuticals exports grow 5.2 per cent

The pharmaceutical sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first quarter of FY26, with exports rising by 5.2 per cent year-on-year. Export volumes rea...
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Posted on July 22, 2025

China Invests Billions in Airport Upgrades

China has unveiled a multi-billion pound investment programme aimed at modernising and expanding its airport infrastructure across the nation. This strateg...
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Posted on July 21, 2025

Swiss Exports Slip

Switzerland's export sector experienced a notable contraction in the second quarter, with shipments declining by 5.3% as businesses adjusted to shifting ma...
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Posted on July 20, 2025

Sail-powered shipping

A non-profit organisation championing sail-powered shipping solutions for American waters is redirecting its efforts following recent shifts in federal dec...
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Posted on July 19, 2025

Indian exporters face overweight container surcharges

Indian exporters are encountering increased costs as leading container shipping lines introduce surcharges for overweight cargo. Major carriers have implem...
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Posted on July 18, 2025

Antwerp cargo terminals under pressure

The Port of Antwerp, Northern Europe's busiest container hub, is experiencing significant operational strain as first-half volumes continue their upward tr...
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Posted on July 17, 2025

Azerbaijan Railways Launches Cargo Terminal in China

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xi'an Free Trade Port Construction and Operation Co. Ltd. to develop a new cargo te...
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Posted on July 16, 2025

Mediterranean Shipping Routes Face Disruption from Migrant Crisis

The Mediterranean shipping sector is experiencing significant operational disruptions as migrant movements from Libya continue to surge. The situation has ...
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Posted on July 15, 2025

North Europe shipping ports: Antwerp-Bruges

Leading North European ports are bracing for sustained congestion in the coming months, with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges issuing warnings about persistent b...
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Posted on July 14, 2025

Shipping lines adjust routes as congestion chokes European hubs

Major ocean carriers are revising their port calls across European hubs as unprecedented congestion continues to disrupt supply chains. The combination of ...
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Posted on July 11, 2025

Air Freight Essential for herbs

The transportation of fresh herbs presents unique challenges in international logistics, particularly for delicate varieties such as basil. Whilst sea ...
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Posted on July 10, 2025

World’s Largest Solar-Powered Shipping

The maritime transport industry has witnessed a groundbreaking development with the launch of the Yuanhai Kou, the world's largest solar-powered car carrie...
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Posted on July 9, 2025

Norway Joins 17th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia

Norway has aligned with the European Union's 17th sanctions package against Russia, implementing a comprehensive set of measures in response to the ongoing...
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Posted on July 8, 2025

Ukraine’s Starts Biomethane Exports to Germany

Gals Agro, a leading Ukrainian agricultural company, has commenced exporting biomethane to Germany, as reported by ExPro. The firm exported approximately 7...
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Posted on July 7, 2025

Rail Freight Directives

Representatives from the rail freight industry have been urging European institutions to consider merging the Combined Transport Directive (CTD) and the We...
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Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global trade, has recently experienced GPS jamming, causing concern among the shipping industry. Despit...
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Posted on July 6, 2025

Asia port disruption wave reaches Singapore

The port of Singapore, being the largest transshipment hub in Asia, is now experiencing disruptions as a result of the ongoing global shipping crisis. Carr...
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Posted on July 5, 2025

Wilhelmshaven Port Expects Rapid Growth

The port of Wilhelmshaven in northern Germany is poised for rapid volume growth throughout the rest of the year. This optimistic outlook follows a record-b...
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Posted on July 4, 2025

Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exporters

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition's annual meeting highlighted the ongoing difficulties faced by US agriculture exporters due to poor ocean reliabil...
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Posted on July 3, 2025

Indian exporters face overweight container surcharges

Leading global shipping companies, such as CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, and Cosco, have introduced additional charges for overweight containers originating from I...
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Posted on July 2, 2025

Freight rate shifts

The recent ceasefire in the Gulf region has helped to ease tensions, resulting in notable shifts in freight rates. This development comes amidst ongoing un...
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Posted on July 1, 2025

Wind-Powered Shipping

In a groundbreaking development for the freight forwarding industry, a wind-powered cargo vessel has achieved an astonishing 99.6% usage, leading to a sign...
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Posted on June 30, 2025

Robust demand Asia-Europe shipping

The Asia-Europe ocean trade is experiencing a surge in demand as the peak season commences. The freight forwarding industry is closely monitoring the Jul...
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Posted on June 27, 2025

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