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Cocaine Discovered During Container Unloading in New Zealand

During a routine container unloading process in New Zealand, a worker made a startling discovery of a large quantity of cocaine. The illicit drug shipment ...
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Posted on April 26, 2025

Exports in recyclable raw materials decreased in 2024

There has been a decrease in the export of recyclable raw materials in 2024. This includes recyclable waste, scrap, and other secondary raw materials or by...
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Posted on April 25, 2025

Europe Tracking Diverted Chinese Imports

The imposition of tariffs by the United States has significantly impacted Chinese manufacturers, effectively closing the door to the US market. As a result...
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Posted on April 24, 2025

Fewer US Wine and Spirits Imports

The United States is witnessing a shift in consumer preferences within the alcoholic beverage industry, resulting in a decline in the consumption of wine a...
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Posted on April 23, 2025

Reduction in shipping containers from China

There has been a notable 29% decrease in the number of shipping containers leaving China, destined for Southern California, for the week ending May 3. This...
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Posted on April 22, 2025

EU Warns Over Unsafe Cosmetic Imports

The European Commission has issued a warning regarding the safety of cosmetics imported from China, as the bloc attempts to curb the influx of low-cost e-c...
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Posted on April 21, 2025

China Halts Rare Earth Exports

In a significant escalation of the trade war, China has stopped exporting rare earth materials to the United States. This strategic move by China underscor...
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Posted on April 20, 2025

US Tariffs Impact on Germany’s Car Exports and Imports

The United States has recently imposed a 25% tariff on vehicle imports from the European Union, which is set to significantly impact Germany's automotive i...
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Posted on April 19, 2025

EU freight methods

According to the latest data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, most goods within the EU were transported by sea in 2023. The rep...
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Posted on April 18, 2025

Brands temporarily halt ocean shipments from China

Leading brands in the USA are currently refraining from shipping goods out of China as they struggle with exorbitant freight rates. These companies are rel...
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Posted on April 17, 2025

China-Europe freight train in 2025

Beijing has dispatched its first China-Europe freight train for the year 2025. The train, destined for Moscow, Russia, was captured in an aerial drone phot...
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Posted on April 16, 2025

Norway, Sweden, Switzerland respond to tariffs

In response to the recent tariffs imposed by the US President, Norway has voiced its concerns, stating that the country sends a significant amount of expor...
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Posted on April 15, 2025

Norway Salmon, Crab Exports to US Boomed

According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Norway experienced a significant 56% increase in seafood exports to the United States during the first quarter ...
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Posted on April 14, 2025

India’s Shrimp Exports to US Impacted by Reciprocal Tariffs

Market participants have indicated that the recent implementation of additional duties is likely to have a severe impact on India's shrimp exports to the U...
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Posted on April 13, 2025

US Tariff on Minimal Exports

In a surprising move, the US government has imposed a substantial 29% tariff on exports from a diminutive Australian outpost, inspite of the territory's mi...
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Posted on April 12, 2025

Norway’s first ship powered by bio-methanol

In a significant development for the maritime industry, Norway's first ship powered by bio-methanol has commenced operations. The vessel, along with its si...
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Posted on April 11, 2025

US Wine Coalition Urges Hold on EU Imports

As the tariff war continues to escalate, the US wine coalition has called for a hold on EU imports in response to the latest developments. The EU announced...
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Posted on April 10, 2025

Key Mexican container ports facing delays

Major container ports in Mexico are currently experiencing delays as larger vessels call at these facilities. According to freight forwarders, the Asia-Mex...
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Posted on April 9, 2025

China’s banks

The banking sector is heading towards new lending difficulties as the government attempts to shore up the balance sheets of four major banks. The state is ...
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Posted on April 8, 2025

The Rush to Import Goods before US Tariffs

Despite the rush to import goods before the implementation of Trump's tariffs, logistics experts have confirmed that shipping companies, freight forwarders...
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Posted on April 4, 2025

US Wine Coalition Urges Halt on EU Imports

Amidst the escalating global tariff war initiated by the US, the American wine coalition has urged for a halt on European Union imports. This plea comes in...
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Posted on April 3, 2025

Norway Finance Minister Warns Against Export Tariffs

Norway's finance minister has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of introducing export tariffs, emphasising that such measures could j...
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Posted on April 2, 2025

Austrian Wine exports decline

In 2024, Austrian wine exports encountered significant challenges in the global market, resulting in declines across several key regions. However, exports ...
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Posted on April 1, 2025

North Korea’s Secret Wine Imports

In a surprising revelation, North Korea has emerged as a major importer of wine from China. Despite its isolated status, Kim Jong-un's regime has managed t...
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Posted on March 31, 2025

Norway Seafood exportts to Vietnam in 2024

In 2024, Vietnam's thriving culinary landscape and increasing demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood led to a significant surge in Norwegian ...
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Posted on March 30, 2025

India and Norway to Strengthen Bilateral Trade

India and Norway have reached an agreement to bolster their bilateral trade and investment relations. As part of the agreement, India is extending tariff c...
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Posted on March 29, 2025

Beijing Sends First Freight Train to Central Asia

Beijing has recently launched its first freight train service connecting the city of Chongqing with Afghanistan. This new route is set to enhance trade opp...
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Posted on March 28, 2025

Bilbao takes centre stage in short sea shipping

The Port of Bilbao is gearing up to host the prestigious annual Coastlink conference, a gathering focused on short sea shipping. As a prominent player in t...
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Posted on March 27, 2025

Australian shipping fleet criticises government

The Australian shipping industry has levelled criticism at the government, asserting that it has failed to prioritise the restoration of the country's merc...
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Posted on March 26, 2025

Winged cargo ship sets a new maritime standard

Significant strides in advancing sustainable shipping practices have been made with the successful trial of an innovative winged cargo ship. This groundbre...
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Posted on March 25, 2025

Michigan sets agricultural export record in 2024

In 2024, Michigan's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone by setting a new record for exports. The state's farmers and agribusinesses succes...
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Posted on March 24, 2025

Russian grain exports by seafreight

In February 2023, Russia experienced a substantial decline in its seaborne grain exports, with a 52.3% year-on-year decrease, as reported by Baird Maritime...
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Posted on March 23, 2025

US hot rolled bar exports

Recent export data from the US Department of Commerce, reveals that the United States exported 33,728 metric tons of hot rolled steel bar in January 2023. ...
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Posted on March 22, 2025

China Imposes 25% Tariffs on Canadian Seafood Exports

As a retaliatory measure against Canada's import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, China has recently imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian seafood exports....
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Posted on March 21, 2025

UK freight association dinner raises £10,000 for charity

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has announced that its annual Freight Service Awards dinner has raised an impressive £10,000 for the ...
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Posted on March 20, 2025

India-Europe Freight Rates

Several leading shipping lines have recently reduced spot booking rates from West India to North Europe by $300 to $500 per container, according to freight...
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Posted on March 19, 2025

US imports

According to industry experts, the actions taken by the Trump administration against long-standing US trading partners are exposing shippers to the risk of...
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Posted on March 18, 2025

China Halts Soybean and Timber Imports from USA

As tensions continue to rise in the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, Beijing has taken further action by suspending soybean imports f...
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Posted on March 17, 2025

Slow container growth Hamburg

Hamburg, the third-largest port in Europe, is expected to experience a slowdown in container volume growth in 2025. The port's performance is being impacte...
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Posted on March 14, 2025

German Industrial Output Rises, Exports Fall In January

According to official data released on Monday, German industrial production experienced a slight increase in January, despite a decline in exports. This mi...
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Posted on March 13, 2025

Turkish jewelry exports leap by 80%

Turkey's jewelry sector experienced a remarkable surge in exports during February, with a year-on-year growth of nearly 80%. The industry's exports constit...
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Posted on March 12, 2025

Shipping – Return to Red Sea Route

According to the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's busiest port, carriers returning to the Red Sea route can expect to face several months of port congestion. Th...
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Posted on March 11, 2025

Possible US Recession may affect freight volumes

Recent economic data and escalating trade tensions between the United States and China are raising concerns that the US economy may be heading towards a re...
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Posted on March 10, 2025

Rail Freight Theft Losses for 2024

Railways in the USA have suffered losses of over $100 million due to freight theft in 2024. The alarming figure underscores the growing challenge of securi...
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Posted on March 8, 2025

Durum Exports from Canada

Contrary to expectations, the majority of durum wheat exports from Western Canada to Algeria are not shipped via the St. Lawrence Seaway, despite this bein...
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Posted on March 7, 2025

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Norway Fuel supplier

In a surprising move, a major fuel company in Norway has refused to refuel US warships, citing their disagreement with President Trump's policies. The comp...
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Posted on March 6, 2025

Norway – seafood exports

RW Freight reports that Norway's seafood exports experienced significant growth in February, reaching a total value of NOK 14.1 billion. This represents an...
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Posted on March 5, 2025

Soybean Farmers Exports

Wisconsin soybean farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the potential impact of a proposed European Commission ban on soybean imports produced u...
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Posted on March 4, 2025

Port of Liverpool Bulk Cargo

RW Freight reports that the Port of Liverpool has significantly enhanced its bulk cargo handling capabilities with the inauguration of its first deep water...
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Posted on March 3, 2025

Shipping Discounts

According to a leading ocean freight rate benchmarking platform, carriers on the Asia-Europe trade lane are enticing shippers with discounted long-term con...
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Posted on March 2, 2025

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