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China and Canada Retaliate Against New Tariffs

The Chinese customs agency has announced that it will halt imports of American logs after discovering bark beetles and longhorn beetles in some shipments. ...
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Posted on March 1, 2025

Small exporters from China seek alternatives

Small exporters in China are exploring alternative approaches following President Trump's announcement to terminate the de minimis rule. This regulatio...
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Posted on February 28, 2025

India’s Rail Freight Network

The electric locomotive manufacturing unit in Dahod, Gujarat, is poised to revolutionise India's freight network with the impending production of high-spee...
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Posted on February 27, 2025

Hong Kong launches mid-air collision alert triggered by cargo planes

The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has launched an investigation following a near mid-air collision between two cargo planes at Hong Kong Internationa...
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Posted on February 26, 2025

Shipping profits

The recent surge in shipping profits is expected to dissipate due to increased US tariffs on goods from China and the reopening of the Red Sea trade route....
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Posted on February 25, 2025

New container shipping route connects

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched a new direct container shipping route connecting Dalian, China, with the Mediterranean. The inaugural...
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Posted on February 24, 2025

Airfreight rates remain firm

Airfreight rates have remained firm despite concerns over tariffs in China, the aborted de minimis ban, and the Lunar New Year slowdown. The global Baltic ...
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Posted on February 23, 2025

Africa’s Air Cargo Conference Held in Kenya

The Africa air cargo conference was recently held in Kenya, bringing together global leaders in air cargo and freight forwarding. The three-day event f...
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Textile exports in Pakistan surge by 16%

Pakistan's textile and clothing exports have experienced a substantial 16% growth in the current fiscal year, according to recent reports. Exporters credit...
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Posted on February 22, 2025

Prince Rupert Port Improved Logistics Efficiency

In a bid to improve logistics efficiency, the Port of Prince Rupert in Canada is encouraging the development of transload operations. IntermodeX, an interm...
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Posted on February 21, 2025

Swiss Watch Exports Could Fall

The Swiss watch industry is experiencing a significant shift towards high-end brands, which could result in a decline in overall export volume to 12 millio...
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Posted on February 20, 2025

Cargo ship master sentenced in UK over Baltic Sea collision

The master of a British-flagged cargo ship has been sentenced by a UK court for his role in a deadly collision that occurred in the Baltic Sea. The inciden...
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Posted on February 19, 2025

Exports from Brazil to USA

Freight forwarders report that Brazilian shippers are capitalising on the recent drop in spot rates to book space for shipping low-value commodities, such ...
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Posted on February 18, 2025

US Retailers Boost Imports Despite Tariff Uncertainty

US retailers are increasing imports despite the looming uncertainty surrounding President Trump's proposed tariffs on goods imports from Asia and Europe. H...
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Posted on February 14, 2025

North Europe port delays

RW Freight reports that container handling at major North European ports, particularly Rotterdam and those in France, is being significantly impacted by a ...
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Posted on February 13, 2025

China – Vietnam Rail FreightIncrease

There has been a significant increase in rail freight transport between China and Vietnam in January. According to data provided by China Railway Nanning B...
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Posted on February 12, 2025

German exports and imports decline in 2024

The Federal Statistical Office of Germany has reported a decline in German exports and imports for the year 2024. Exports decreased by 1% year-over-year...
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Posted on February 11, 2025

Norway Shipping Company Orders from China

RW Freight reports that the shipping company Arriva Shipping in Norway has signed a contract with Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry, a Chinese shipbuildin...
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Posted on February 10, 2025

Norway to Become First Country with 100% Electric Vehicle Usage

Norway is expected to make history by becoming the first country to transition entirely to electric vehicles. As a prosperous nation, Norway has the financ...
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Posted on February 9, 2025

Record Seafood Exports for Norway

In January, Norway achieved a record-breaking seafood export value of NOK 15.3 billion, representing a substantial increase of NOK 1.9 billion, or 14%, com...
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Posted on February 8, 2025

US sanctions rattle freight market

The freight market is experiencing uncertainty as the Indian Directorate General of Shipping acknowledges the two primary insurers of vessels transporting ...
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Posted on February 7, 2025

Turkish defense exports surge to $7.15B

RW Freight reports that Turkey's defence exports have experienced a significant increase, reaching $7.15 billion in 2023, a 29 percent rise from the previo...
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Posted on February 6, 2025

Norway; USA Tariffs

Jens Stoltenberg, the newly appointed Finance Minister of Norway, has stressed the significance of engaging in talks with the Trump administration to avoid...
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Posted on February 5, 2025

Top ten US container ports

The leading ten container ports in the United States have exceeded the cargo volumes they handled in 2023, according to the latest industry reports. Th...
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Posted on February 4, 2025

Ocean carriers warn of disruption as storms bear down on Europe

RW Freight advises clients that ocean carriers are warning of potential disruptions as a series of storms approaches Europe from the Atlantic. UK ports are...
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Posted on February 3, 2025

Kitikmeot Inuit Shipping Costs

The Kitkimeot Inuit Association has announced a new subsidy that will cover a significant portion of the shipping costs for Inuit beneficiaries in the regi...
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Posted on February 2, 2025

Nestlé electric road freight operations in Germany

Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, has partnered with a digital freight forwarder sto expand their electric road freight operations in...
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Posted on February 1, 2025

China and India Halt Russian Oil imports; Shipping Costs Surge

China and India, two of the world's largest consumers of Russian crude oil, have temporarily suspended their purchases for the month of March. This dec...
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Posted on January 31, 2025

Vietnam risks USA import tariffs

Vietnam has been making significant strides as a viable manufacturing alternative to China in recent years. However, industry experts caution that the coun...
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Posted on January 30, 2025

Atlantic freight rates

Atlantic freight rates have reached their lowest levels since 2020, according to agricultural industry media. This decline can be attributed to several fa...
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Posted on January 29, 2025

New Direct Shipping Route China-Europe

RW Freight is pleased to report on the establishment of a new direct shipping route between China and Europe, known as the "China-Europe Express". This inn...
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Posted on January 28, 2025

Freight Rates Rise Steel Imports

The Brazilian foreign trade authority, COMEX, has reported an increase in the average freight rates for the country's finished steel imports in December. ...
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Posted on January 27, 2025

Shippers face uncertainty

Shippers are confronted with a high degree of uncertainty as President Trump seems to have reconsidered his campaign pledge to impose tariffs of 60% on Chi...
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Posted on January 26, 2025

US Official Defends Export Controls Against China

As he prepares to leave his post, Alan Estevez, a high-ranking official in the Biden administration, has defended the United States' export control measure...
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Posted on January 25, 2025

India to Allow 1 Million Tonnes of Sugar Exports

The Indian government is poised to grant permission for mills to sell 1 million tonnes of sugar on the international market. This decision could exert add...
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Posted on January 24, 2025

NZ government promises to double exports

The New Zealand government has once again set its sights on doubling the nation's exports. However, a review of historical data indicates that achieving th...
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Posted on January 23, 2025

Norway Shipping company secures work for its car carriers

Höegh Autoliners, a leading Norwegian shipping company, has recently announced that it has secured employment for its latest multi-fuel Aurora-class pure ...
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Posted on January 22, 2025

Evolving trade routes reduce demand for ultra large containers

According to recent industry data, the demand for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) has experienced a significant decline. Shipping companies are adap...
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Posted on January 21, 2025

Investment in rail freight

A leading French quarry group, has made a significant investment of €1.5 million in a rail loading facility to transport aggregates by rail. This strateg...
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Posted on January 20, 2025

Strengthening Freight Resilience

The Washington State Transportation Commission is set to discuss measures to strengthen freight resilience and improve the movement of goods throughout the...
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Posted on January 17, 2025

US retailers face challenges as import hurdles persist

US retailers find themselves at a critical juncture as they navigate the persistent challenges in importing goods. According to a shipping industry spo...
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Posted on January 16, 2025

Salmon escape discovered in Norway

The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has reported substantial damage to a net at a salmon farming site, resulting in the escape of an unspecified quantit...
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Posted on January 15, 2025

Brazil’s Pork Exports to Mexico

The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) has expressed confidence that pork exports to Mexico will continue to thrive in 2025, following the success...
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Posted on January 14, 2025

Record Export Sales of salmon from Norway

Salmon exports from Norway have achieved record-breaking sales in 2024, with a total value of 122.9 billion kroner (€10.9 billion). This figure represent...
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Posted on January 13, 2025

All red meat exports – not just beef – set volume records for 2024 – Beef Central

Red Meat Exports Reach All-Time High in 2024, Boosting Demand for Specialized Transportation In 2024, the global demand for red meat has skyrocketed, resu...
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Posted on January 10, 2025

Food and drink exports Ireland

A recent report by Bord Bia has shown that the value of Irish food and drink exports has reached an all-time high of €17 billion. The report highligh...
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New Warehouse in France e-commece

A global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art warehouse facility in France. The new warehouse is int...
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Posted on January 9, 2025

Russian ‘Ghost Fleet’ Ship Crew Detained in Finland

Police in Finland have taken the crew of a Russian-linked tanker, known as the Eagle S, into indefinite custody as part of an ongoing investigation into th...
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Posted on January 8, 2025

China port expansion

The Chinese government has announced plans to expand ports and integrate transportation networks in its western provinces. This aims to bolster economic de...
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Canada Considers Import Tariffs on EVs from China

Canada is considering the implementation of import tariffs on electric vehicles from China in response to the challenges faced by the domestic automotive i...
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Posted on January 7, 2025

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