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Japan’s Exports Accelerate

Japan's export sector recorded stronger growth in March, driven by a notable rebound in demand from China. The latest trade figures indicate a positive shi...
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Posted on April 23, 2026

Export Diversification Spirits Industry

The latest ProSpirits Report underscores a critical message for the global spirits industry: success lies not only in boosting exports, but in diversifying...
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Posted on April 22, 2026

China Halts Poultry Imports from Chile

China has officially suspended all poultry imports from Chile following a recent outbreak of bird flu in the South American nation, according to an announc...
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Posted on April 21, 2026

African Imports of Chinese Solar Panels

Africa has recorded a significant rise in solar panel imports from China, with shipments reaching 18.8 GW in 2025, a 48% increase compared with the previou...
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Posted on April 20, 2026

Norway Exports

Norwegian Oil Exports Reach Record Highs Norway's oil exports have surged to unprecedented levels, driven largely by ongoing tensions related to the Ira...
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Posted on April 17, 2026

Lower Freight Rates Taiwan Shipping

Taiwan's 'Big Three' container shipping carriers have reported notable declines in their first-quarter revenues, with figures coming in between 9% and 21% ...
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Posted on April 16, 2026

War Boosts Logistics Profits as Shipping Chaos Persists

European logistics companies are poised to announce stronger first-quarter profits, buoyed by the ongoing disruption caused by the US-Israeli conflict with...
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Posted on April 15, 2026

US Resin Exports in 2026

Global polyethylene prices have almost doubled since late February, following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move has effectively severed the ...
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Posted on April 14, 2026

El Niño Forecast Signals New Risk of Low Water Levels at Panama Canal

Global shipping faces the prospect of yet another significant disruption, with industry expert Lars Jensen warning that weather-related challenges at the P...
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Posted on April 13, 2026

US Imports of Consumer Electronics

The US consumer electronics market is facing mounting pressure as rising fuel prices and increasing memory component costs threaten to disrupt projected im...
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Posted on April 10, 2026

Shipping lines Rate Increases and Fuel Surcharges

Ocean carriers are rolling out a fresh wave of rate increases and fuel surcharges as they grapple with mounting operational costs across global trade lanes...
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Posted on April 9, 2026

UN Resolution to Protect Commercial Shipping in Hormuz Blocked by China and Russia

In a significant development for global maritime trade, China and Russia have vetoed a United Nations resolution that sought to enhance the protection of c...
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Posted on April 8, 2026

Has Air Freight Finally Embraced the Information Age?

The air freight industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, marking a decisive shift towards modern information systems and automated proc...
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Posted on April 7, 2026

Russia’s Yamal LNG Resumes Cargo exports

Russia's Yamal LNG facility, operated by the country's leading liquefied natural gas producer Novatek, has dispatched its first cargo shipment to China fol...
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Posted on April 6, 2026

Cheaper sea freight affects rail freight

The Eurasian rail freight sector experienced a significant shift in 2025 as more competitive ocean freight rates prompted shippers to return to maritime tr...
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Posted on April 3, 2026

US Household Goods Imports Stagnate

The US household goods import sector has experienced a notable slowdown as ongoing housing market weakness continues to suppress consumer demand. Recent ea...
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Posted on April 2, 2026

Reefer Importers in Houston port

The Port of Houston has implemented reduced free time allowances for refrigerated container importers in response to persistent high dwell times at the fac...
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Posted on April 1, 2026

US Resin Exporters Eye New Markets

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, significantly disrupting global resin supply chains. This critical...
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Posted on March 31, 2026

Direct Asia-Europe Air Cargo

The unexpected closure of Persian Gulf airspace has created significant disruption to international air cargo operations, prompting a surge in demand for d...
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Posted on March 30, 2026

Regional shipping lines fill the gap

Regional shipping lines are seizing market opportunities in the India-Middle East trade lane, as major carriers reassess their service offerings. These tra...
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Posted on March 27, 2026

Japan’s Bullet Trains Pivot to Freight

Japan's renowned bullet train network is undergoing a significant transformation as operators increasingly turn to freight transport to offset declining pa...
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Posted on March 26, 2026

China’s Trade with BRI Partner Countries Shows Strong Growth in Early 2024

China's trade relations with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries have demonstrated robust growth in the opening months of 2024, marking a posi...
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Posted on March 25, 2026

US Overtakes Brazil in Corn Exports to China

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has climbed back above the 2,000 mark, driven primarily by robust performance in the Capesize and Panamax vessel segments. This ...
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Posted on March 24, 2026

SA Imposes Duties

South Africa has implemented significant anti-dumping duties on structural steel imports from China and Thailand, marking a decisive move to safeguard the ...
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Posted on March 23, 2026

China-Europe Rail Freight Surges

Rail freight volumes along the China-Europe Railway Express have experienced a remarkable 32% surge as escalating conflicts in the Middle East continue to ...
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Posted on March 20, 2026

US Shipping Exports to Middle East

British and international freight forwarders are currently navigating service disruptions affecting cargo shipments from the United States to Middle East d...
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Posted on March 19, 2026

Belgium strike

A comprehensive strike action that commenced on 9 March has escalated throughout Belgium, bringing maritime operations to a standstill and severely impacti...
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Posted on March 18, 2026

Temporary container storage at Indian ports

Leading international shipping carriers are currently negotiating with Indian port authorities to secure temporary berthing arrangements for vessels carryi...
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Posted on March 17, 2026

US Investigations into Mexico and China

The United States has launched comprehensive trade investigations into Mexico and China, marking a significant escalation in ongoing tariff disputes that c...
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Posted on March 16, 2026

Containers Swamping Middle East Ports

Ports across the Middle East are experiencing unprecedented congestion as diverted container shipments continue to arrive at terminals near the Persian Gul...
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Posted on March 13, 2026

Air Freight Backlog

The ongoing Middle East conflict is creating significant disruption to global air freight operations, with potentially severe consequences for Asian logist...
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Posted on March 12, 2026

Shipping lines suspend India-Middle East Cargo Bookings

Leading container carriers have temporarily suspended cargo bookings from India to Middle East destinations as Persian Gulf ports face severe operational c...
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Posted on March 11, 2026

Passenger to airfreight conversions

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has announced a significant contract to convert an Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into a freighter configuration. This latest agre...
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Posted on March 10, 2026

Asia-Europe multimodal logistics landbridge

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has prompted a significant shift in international freight patterns, with shippers increasingly turning to multimoda...
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Posted on March 9, 2026

China – Europe Transport Route Cargo Volumes Increase

The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) has demonstrated exceptional performance, with cargo transportation volumes increasing fivefold over...
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Posted on March 6, 2026

US Railroad Will Transform UK Freight

Recent developments in North American rail integration offer valuable insights for the UK freight forwarding industry. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, ...
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Posted on March 5, 2026

Southeast Asia Floating Storage Declines in February

Floating storage of crude oil and condensate in Southeast Asian waters has experienced a significant decline from record highs, according to the latest dat...
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Posted on March 4, 2026

Action to make defibrillators mandatory on all merchant vessels

MarinePALS CEO Captain Pradeep Chawla has issued an urgent appeal to the maritime industry and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to mandate aut...
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Posted on March 3, 2026

US imports to fall below 2025 levels

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has projected a significant decline in US import volumes, with container traffic expected to fall below 2025 levels as...
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Posted on March 2, 2026

IMO Data Agreement

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a significant step towards improving transparency in Port State Control (PSC) operations with the s...
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Posted on February 28, 2026

American Gulf Container Terminal

Port Freeport has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with the successful completion of multiple enhancement projects at the Velasco Container ...
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Posted on February 26, 2026

China’s Export/Import Shipping

China has solidified its position as a global maritime powerhouse, with 95 per cent of the nation's foreign trade cargo transported via sea routes, accordi...
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Posted on February 25, 2026

Indian shipping vessel checks

The Indian maritime authorities have implemented stringent documentation requirements for vessels destined for recycling, marking a significant shift in th...
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Posted on February 24, 2026

Iran’s Agricultural Exports

Iran's agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable growth, with exports reaching $8 billion over a 10-month period, according to recent ministerial rep...
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Posted on February 23, 2026

Singapore Key Exports Rise 9.3%

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports recorded a significant 9.3% year-on-year increase in January 2024, marking a strong start to the year for the city-sta...
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Posted on February 22, 2026

UK Food Industry Warns of Problems with EU Exports Deal

The UK food and drink industry has raised concerns about the government's ability to fulfil its pledge to streamline export procedures to the European Unio...
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Posted on February 21, 2026

Trade Group in Poland – regulatory loopholes

A prominent digital trade organisation in Poland has raised concerns about the competitive imbalance between Chinese e-commerce platforms and European busi...
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Posted on February 19, 2026

EU Türkiye rail freight

The European Union has formally acknowledged Türkiye as a 'critical partner' in advancing Trans-Caspian connectivity projects, underscoring the nation's p...
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Posted on February 18, 2026

Frankfurt Air freight

Frankfurt Airport has reasserted its position as Europe's leading cargo hub, recording substantial growth in freight volumes across key European airports. ...
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Posted on February 17, 2026

Hong Kong rise in cargo volumes

Hong Kong International Airport has recorded a significant 5.4% increase in air freight volumes, demonstrating robust growth in the air freight sector. The...
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Posted on February 16, 2026
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