November 2014 - RW Freight

Freight Aircraft to aid of West Africa

There is a large backlog of freight exports from China, as shippers re-direct freight from ocean shipping to air. One of the major factors is that some Chi...
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Posted on November 30, 2014

Freight piles up in China as exporters switch from sea

In circumstances reminiscent of the 2009 air freight peak, freight forwarders in Asia are reporting an air cargo backlog in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, which i...
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Posted on November 29, 2014

Imports of illegal timber fall

Five major timber importing countries have made progress in cutting contraband wood from their markets since 2010, argues a series of reports published by ...
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Posted on November 28, 2014

Freight Organisation promotes South East development

The Freight Transport Association is emphasising the importance of airport development in the South East of England. A spokesman for the organisation said:...
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Posted on November 27, 2014

Larne no longer second-largest freight harbour

Larne has lost its status as Northern Ireland’s second biggest freight port to Warrenpoint, according to newly-released official figures. The statistics...
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Posted on November 26, 2014

Declining US beef production increases imports

Beef production in the USA is declining and resulting in higher beef imports according to Eoin Kelly, Business Analyst at Bord Bia. Kelly says that with...
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Posted on November 25, 2014

China opens door to Aussie wine imports

China will erode import tariffs for Australian farm products – including wine – over the next decade, after the signing a landmark trade agreement. Au...
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Posted on November 24, 2014

Freight association wants action on air cargo

The Tunbridge Wells based Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on Sir Howard Davies to ensure that air cargo flights are well catered for when he...
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Posted on November 23, 2014

Singapore exports slide in October

Non-oil domestic exports in Singapore contracted 1.5 per cent on-year in October, dragged down by a decrease in both electronic and non-electronic exports....
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Posted on November 22, 2014

Pact With China facilitates Australian Exports

China and Australia have sealed a trade agreement that significantly expands ties between Asia’s largest economy and one of Washington’s closest allies...
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Posted on November 21, 2014

Eurozone Exports Jump

The eurozone's trade surplus widened in September as exports surged. The European Union's statistics agency on Friday said the eurozone economy grew at an ...
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Posted on November 20, 2014

China October cotton imports low

China imported 81,900 tonnes of cotton in October, down 42 per cent on the same month last year - the lowest level since January 2009, data showed. It was ...
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Posted on November 19, 2014

Freight trains cause ‘major disturbance’

An independent report has raised "significant" concerns over noise levels from freight trains in Stirling. Stirling Council commissioned a detailed study ...
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Posted on November 18, 2014

USA Pork Exports Increase Dramatically

Pork exports have increased dramatically since the 1990s and currently account for over 20 per cent of total domestic production in the USA. The US is b...
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Posted on November 15, 2014

Lorry and freight train crash in Norfolk

A lorry struck a level crossing yesterday near Downham Market in Norfolk, before being struck by a freight train. The train service has been suspended on ...
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Posted on November 14, 2014

Declining Irish exports

Exports from Ireland fell by 4 per cent, or € 323 million from August to September, pushing the trade surplus down, also by 4 per cent, to €3.3 billion...
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Posted on November 13, 2014

Difficult times for Road freight

The road freight sector in Europe endured another year of weak growth and anaemic profits, according to the latest market report from Transport Intelligenc...
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Posted on November 12, 2014

Turkey exports to Russia slide

Turkey’s exporters may have reported their best-ever October, but exports to Russia have dropped one-fifth year-on-year. There had been hopes of boosting...
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Posted on November 11, 2014

Saudi Export Increase

Saudi exports continued their consistent growth in August after realizing SR18.5 billion in returns, a 22 percent increase over the same period last year. ...
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Posted on November 10, 2014

China exports may be weaker

The China Import and Export Fair, held in Guangzhou has just finished, with a slight decrease in forward orders compared with the last event. Popularly kn...
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Posted on November 9, 2014

Vietnam to stop fresh fruit imports from Australia

Australia's Department of Agriculture (DoA) has confirmed that Vietnam has 'raised concerns with Australia's fruit fly management systems and is considerin...
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Posted on November 8, 2014

Network Rail gains control of UK freight sites

Network Rail has taken over 105 leasehold sites from three of the UK’s biggest freight operators with the aim of improving competition in the sector.The ...
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Posted on November 7, 2014

Canada import barriers

When it comes to the value of goods that can be shipped into the country before duty is assessed (referred to as the de minimis level), Canada comes near t...
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Posted on November 6, 2014

Skye brewery gets £100k grant boost for exports

A brewery based on the Isle of Skye has received a £116,000 grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to boost exports. Overall, the Isle of Sk...
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Posted on November 5, 2014

Freight Association Welcomes Road Re-organisation

The UK government has outlined its plans to reform the Highways Agency and to introduce a long term vision for improving the UK road network by creating ne...
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Posted on November 4, 2014

Panama Canal extension using barge freight

The ongoing Panama Canal expansion project has reached an important milestone in its aim to meet the expected traffic growth and meet with the requirements...
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Posted on November 3, 2014

Suez Canal to Expand Freight Capacity

As part of Egypt’s $8.4 billion plan to increase the freight capacity of the Suez Canal, the country’s Government and the Suez Canal Authority has awar...
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Posted on November 2, 2014

East Midlands freight hub controversy

A 250-acre freight distribution hub planned for land close to East Midlands Airport will "destroy the area", campaigners have said. If granted permission,...
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Posted on November 1, 2014

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