August 2012 - RW Freight

Record Fish Exports from Norway

Demand for exports of fish from Norway remains high, even in countries which have been badly affected by the economic crisis. In the first half of 2012, ...
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Posted on August 31, 2012

Swedish Exports Strong

Exports from Sweden are supporting the economy in the face of the eurozone debt crisis. Exports grew by 1.7 in the second quarter of 2012, although expor...
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Posted on August 30, 2012

Freight volumes down at Schipol

Schipol Airport in Amsterdam handled 3.5% less tonnage in the first half of 2012 than in the previous year. Exports - which made up 48.7% of the total ...
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Posted on August 29, 2012

Freight Rate rises fail

Although Far Eastern shipping lines tried to implement rate rises on 1 August, an analysis of spot rates showed that this attempt has failed. The Shangh...
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Posted on August 28, 2012

Freight by Sea Conference

The Freight Transport Association and Freight by Water are staging a free one-day conference, considering the opportunities and issues surrounding the use ...
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Posted on August 27, 2012

Germany Container Freight Flatlines

The German Port of Hamburg has revised its predictions of freight container volumes downwards. This contrasts sharply with estimates earlier in the year f...
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Posted on August 26, 2012

Finland to Estonia Rail Freight

Finland and Estonia are planning to create a rail freight bridge between the country and Estonia. The three options being considered include the constructi...
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Posted on August 24, 2012

Finland to Germany Rail Freight Link

Talks will begin in September to discuss the feasibility of a rail freight link from Helsinki to Berlin. The talks are connected to the 'Rail Baltica' pro...
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Volatile Freight Rates alarm businesses

The volatility of freight rates from Asia to the West have been intimidating businesses as they try to predict how much their import shipping will cost. ...
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Posted on August 23, 2012

Salmon Exports from Norway growing

In July, the value of exports of Norwegian Salmon totalled NOK 2.3 billion, an increase of NOK 58 million or 2.6% over July last year. This year to date,...
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Posted on August 22, 2012

Logistics Legacy of Olympics

The Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport thinks that lessons learned by the logistics and freight industry during the London OLympics should be ...
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Posted on August 21, 2012

Dedicated Rail Freight Corridor for India

A meeting was held last month to discuss progress on the freight corridor planned for Northern India. Work should begin shortly in the territory of North C...
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Posted on August 20, 2012

Export of cashews from India may fall

A 40% volume decrease in exports from India is expected as consumers have reduced purchases due to recession in the Western economies. Last year India expo...
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Posted on August 19, 2012

Freight Drivers Training Courses

The Freight Transport Association has launched two new training courses for van operators. One is for Van Operators who carry general freight cargo, and ...
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Posted on August 18, 2012

Freight Rates Falling

Although shipping lines have been attempting to increase freight rates from Asia to Europe from 1 August, it seems that their attempts have failed. The S...
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Posted on August 17, 2012

Guaranteed Exports through London Gateway

A major UK paper exporter has committed to using the new London Gateway port for a significant proportion of its freight. The Nottingham based paper comp...
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Posted on August 16, 2012

UK Exports to China grow

Led by the export of luxury cars, the UK's exports to China have grown over the first five months of 2012 by 201%. Although China is a minor export marke...
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Posted on August 14, 2012

Indian Rail Freight suffers in blackout

The three-day long power blackout in India a couple of weeks ago caused major problems for the rail freight sector, but road freight and air freight were l...
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Posted on August 13, 2012

Saudi Invests in Freight

Saudi Arabia appears to be involved in a competition with its near neighbours to invest in freight and logistics infrastructure. It is seems that the count...
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Posted on August 12, 2012

Freight Privatisation in Australia

The New South Wales Government is planning to raise private investment in infrastructure throughout the state; with this in mind, it is intending to privat...
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Posted on August 11, 2012

Skills for Logistics

Part of the Sector Skills Council for the UK's freight and logistics industries is to be chaired by the British International Freight Association. Skills...
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Posted on August 10, 2012

Freight Awards Deadline

The British International Freight Association is once again calling for entries to its annual competition for companies and individuals in the freight, shi...
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Posted on August 9, 2012

Broken Down Freight Train

A freight train broke down at the entrance to the Severn Tunnel on 5 August, blocking access and causing major delays in fright and passenger traffic. It w...
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Posted on August 8, 2012

Freight Driver Shortage

A report issued by Skills for Logistics suggests that there will be a shortage of freight drivers for Large Goods Vehicles. Fewer people are taking the a...
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Posted on August 7, 2012

Environment v shipping in Sri Lanka

Environmentalists in Sri Lanka are petitioning for the main shipping route to be moved further out into the Indian Ocean to protect the dwindling stocks o...
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Posted on August 1, 2012

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