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Asia boosts Australian export value

In the 12 months to 30 June 2015, the value of Australian exports rose 5% to AU$1.89 billion, driven mainly by the value of Australian exports to Asia, whi...
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Posted on July 31, 2015

Egypt cancels decision to ban cotton imports

The Egyptian cabinet cancelled a decision banning cotton imports to Egypt two weeks ago. During a cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb ...
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Posted on July 30, 2015

Changes ahead for Freight Forwarding

A growing shift in geographic focus towards the regional, plus the application of advanced technology and data analysis is bringing the traditional freight...
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Posted on July 29, 2015

Man uninjured after being run over by freight train

State police say a man escaped injury after being run over by a freight train two weeks ago, while sleeping in the middle of railroad tracks in an upstate ...
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Posted on July 28, 2015

Largest Ever Freight Shipment of Fuel Biomass Arrives

What is claimed to be the largest ever single shipment of biomass fuel docked and discharged this week at Humber International Terminal (HIT) at the Port ...
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Posted on July 27, 2015

Home Secretary praises freight industry

Mrs May said last week: "We need to ensure that the rest of the world’s freight transport industry is keeping up with the UK’s. "So we have offered to...
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Posted on July 26, 2015

Britain to build ‘secure zone’ for freight traffic

The UK Government willbuild a new “secure zone” for British-bound freight lorries at Calais, to stop vehicles being targeted by illegal immigrants. Th...
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Posted on July 25, 2015

Japan proposes low-tariff quotas for butter imports under TPP

Japan has proposed setting low-tariff quotas for imports of butter and skim milk powder, under terms being thrashed out for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, ...
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Posted on July 24, 2015

Marine product exports from India raises huge foreign exchange

The ministry of commerce and industry in India has stated that during the financial year 2014-15, exports of marine products reached an all-time high of $5...
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Posted on July 23, 2015

India onion exports fall

Onions from India have gained fame worldwide for their pungency and good quality. In the last five years, however, erratic weather and shifting policies on...
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Posted on July 22, 2015

German exports strong monthly rise

German exports rose at their fastest pace this year in May, encouraging expectations that Europe's largest economy will achieve stronger growth in the seco...
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Posted on July 21, 2015

Yemen running short of imports

Yemen is running critically short of imported food and fuel as war has cut internal supply lines and a near-blockade by Saudi-led naval forces has held up ...
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Posted on July 20, 2015

Greek firms fear slow death as bank freeze cuts off imports

Thessaloniki is famous for its wines and spirits that are in high demand across the world, regardless of Greece’s economic crisis. But it cannot be expor...
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Posted on July 19, 2015

Russian Food Will Squeeze Out Imports – Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachyov said earlier this month that Russian farmers will push foreign food imports off the Russian market entirely in the ...
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Posted on July 18, 2015

Australian miners boost exports

Australian miners are continuing to expand coal exports despite weak demand in China and sliding prices, with three ports in Queensland setting new export ...
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Posted on July 17, 2015

‘Freight Industry overlooked’

Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association, is appealing to the government for investment in freight. The freight in...
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Posted on July 16, 2015

Northern Freight Strategy for UK

A Northern Freight and Logistics Strategy is to be developed by Transport for the North, which was set up by the government last October. The body says tha...
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Posted on July 15, 2015

Fuel duty freeze welcomed by Freight Transport Association

The Freight Transport Association says common sense prevailed with the Chancellor’s Budget announcement of a freeze on fuel duty last week, but that it w...
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Posted on July 14, 2015

UK logistics needs real investment,says Freight Forwarding chief

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) called for real investment in the UK’s logistics network. ahead of the Chancellor’s Emergency Budg...
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Posted on July 13, 2015

Freight Transport Association urges Eurotunnel action

The Freight Transport Association has told David Cameron that the death of a migrant on a freight train at Calais highlights the need for urgent action to ...
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Posted on July 12, 2015

US trade deficit widens in May as exports struggle

The U.S. trade deficit widened slightly in May, reflecting declines in sales of American-made aircraft and machinery as exports continued to suffer from a ...
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Posted on July 10, 2015

India’s plan to curb steel imports could hit small mills

Steps by India to protect its large steelmakers from a flood of cheap imports could end up closing scores of small, local firms that process the metal, ind...
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Posted on July 9, 2015

Top 20 Irish building firms exports top €1bn

The companies have a combined turnover of €3.8bn, according to a recent report from the Construction Industry Federation, with estimates suggesting growt...
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Posted on July 8, 2015

Indian Poultry Industry Demands Soybean Imports to Compete with USA

The Indian poultry industry has demanded permission to import at least one million tonnes of soybean meal, to help them deal with the impending competition...
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Posted on July 7, 2015

Multi Million Investment in Freight Route

It has been confirmed that there is to be an investment of over €6 million by port and ferry companies in the future of the Rosyth-Zeebrugge freight rout...
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Posted on July 5, 2015

Australian Beef exports hit 1.35m tonnes

Helped by increased cattle slaughter, the Australian dollar steadily weakening against the US, and a shortfall in US beef production, perfect conditions we...
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Posted on July 4, 2015

Thousands evacuated after freight train catches fire

Thousands of Tennessee residents were evacuated after a US freight train carrying highly flammable and toxic gas caught fire. Approximately 5,000 people...
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Posted on July 3, 2015

Greek Exports Hurt by Capital Controls

Greek exporters could lose 80 million euros per week after the imposition of capital controls and the closing of banks, estimates the Panhellenic Exporters...
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Posted on July 2, 2015

Last post for French high-speed freight

AFTER 31 years of service, mail freight trains on the French high-speed network ceased on June 27. A postal freight TGV made a final run between the termin...
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Rail freight latest: Council refused permission

The council had challenged the Secretary of State’s decision to grant planning permission for a strategic rail freight interchange at Park Street near St...
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Posted on July 1, 2015
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