October 2024 - RW Freight

India restrictions on imports

India will probably reverse legislation which abolished cabotage restrictions, saying that the advantages gained by foreign-flag carriers have disadvantag...
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Posted on October 31, 2024

Steel exports from China

Recent freight news suggests that China's steel exports are likely to experience a significant downturn in 2025 as the effects of tariffs continue. The c...
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Posted on October 29, 2024

Australia freight highway repairs

The Victorian state government in Australia has revealed its intention to carry out essential repairs on a critical freight highway within the state. T...
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Posted on October 28, 2024

Ukrainian Railways Restores Container Freight Traffic

Ukrainian Railways has achieved a notable milestone by restoring container freight traffic to the levels seen before the crisis. The state-owned railway co...
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Posted on October 25, 2024

EU imposes punitive tariffs on yarn imports from China

The European Commission has announced the imposition of punitive tariffs on glass fibre yarn imports from China, which will come into effect on 14 October ...
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Posted on October 24, 2024

Australian Wine exports to China

Australian wine exports have experienced a significant boost, with a rise of more than 33% in recent months. This impressive growth can be attributed to ...
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Posted on October 23, 2024

Vietnam’s coffee exports surpass $5 billion

Vietnam's coffee exports have achieved a significant milestone in the 2023-2024 crop year, from 1st October to the curent date. According to VietNam Ne...
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Posted on October 22, 2024

Large Cocaine Shipment Found in Australia’s Port Botany

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, a substantial cocaine shipment was uncovered inside a shipping container at Australia's Port Botany. The discovery highli...
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Posted on October 21, 2024

Wind-powered cargo ship Southampton sea trials

RW Freight is closely following the developments of wind-powered cargo shipping. The Pacific Grebe cargo ship currently moored in Southampton harbour, is f...
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Posted on October 19, 2024

Cargo ships return to North Devon

Cargo ships have returned to North Devon, marking a significant development for the county. The establishment of a new shipping route should bring about nu...
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Posted on October 17, 2024

Canadian Canola exports

According to the Chamber of Shipping, China imported an unprecedented 718,000 tonnes of Canadian canola in August. This record-breaking export figure sugge...
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Posted on October 16, 2024

Airlines must understand their cargo

As the peak season for gift-giving approaches, airlines must have a thorough understanding of the cargo they are transporting. In recent developments, Ch...
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Posted on October 15, 2024

Expansion of London Gateway Port

A leading global ports operator has announced the expansion of its London Gateway terminal. The expansion plan will proceed as intended, signalling the c...
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Posted on October 14, 2024

Lower Export Demand

Recent data from reveals that spot rates for the westbound route between India and Europe, India's most significant trade lane in terms of volume, have fal...
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Posted on October 13, 2024

Strong freight rates drive higher Q3 revenue

RW Freight reports that Taiwan's three largest freight shipping carriers have experienced a surge in revenue during the third quarter of the year. The gr...
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Posted on October 12, 2024

Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping

The Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping has been officially inaugerated to improve Hong Kong's standing as a global shipping centre. The launch reception was...
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Posted on October 11, 2024

India airfreight expansion

The airfreight industry in India is experiencing significant growth, largely driven by rising fuel costs and increased demand for air cargo services. While...
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Posted on October 10, 2024

Shipping company alliance gives more options

The recent re-shuffle in shipping company alliances has led to the introduction of new network designs, which will provide shippers with a diverse array of...
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Posted on October 9, 2024

Russian Railways wants full control of Far East railway

Russian Railways has expressed its desire to assume complete authority over the railway network in the Far East region. The Russian company aims to optimis...
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Posted on October 8, 2024

Transport Sector in China Grows

China has experienced remarkable growth and development in its transport sector in recent years. The country has heavily invested in expanding and upgr...
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Posted on October 7, 2024

Exports of Wood-Based Products from Brazil

In August, Brazilian exports of wood-based products experienced a decline, mainly attributed to challenges in the shipping industry. Exporters faced fi...
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Posted on October 4, 2024

Global airfreight rates firm up

According to recent reports global airfreight rates are showing signs of stabilisation. Rates out of China, in particular, have been on the rise, altho...
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Posted on October 3, 2024

US retailers increase September import forecast

US retailers have substantially upgraded their import forecast for September, in spite of the looming threat of a potential strike. According to the la...
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Posted on October 2, 2024

Typhoon closes Shanghai, Ningbo ports

According to a recent news, the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo have been closed due to a typhoon, leading to significant vessel congestion and delays. Ships...
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Posted on October 1, 2024

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