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Small exporters from China seek alternatives

Small exporters in China are exploring alternative approaches following President Trump's announcement to terminate the de minimis rule. This regulatio...
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Posted on February 28, 2025

India’s Rail Freight Network

The electric locomotive manufacturing unit in Dahod, Gujarat, is poised to revolutionise India's freight network with the impending production of high-spee...
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Posted on February 27, 2025

Hong Kong launches mid-air collision alert triggered by cargo planes

The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has launched an investigation following a near mid-air collision between two cargo planes at Hong Kong Internationa...
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Posted on February 26, 2025

Shipping profits

The recent surge in shipping profits is expected to dissipate due to increased US tariffs on goods from China and the reopening of the Red Sea trade route....
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Posted on February 25, 2025

New container shipping route connects

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched a new direct container shipping route connecting Dalian, China, with the Mediterranean. The inaugural...
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Posted on February 24, 2025

Airfreight rates remain firm

Airfreight rates have remained firm despite concerns over tariffs in China, the aborted de minimis ban, and the Lunar New Year slowdown. The global Baltic ...
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Posted on February 23, 2025

Africa’s Air Cargo Conference Held in Kenya

The Africa air cargo conference was recently held in Kenya, bringing together global leaders in air cargo and freight forwarding. The three-day event f...
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Textile exports in Pakistan surge by 16%

Pakistan's textile and clothing exports have experienced a substantial 16% growth in the current fiscal year, according to recent reports. Exporters credit...
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Posted on February 22, 2025

Prince Rupert Port Improved Logistics Efficiency

In a bid to improve logistics efficiency, the Port of Prince Rupert in Canada is encouraging the development of transload operations. IntermodeX, an interm...
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Posted on February 21, 2025

Swiss Watch Exports Could Fall

The Swiss watch industry is experiencing a significant shift towards high-end brands, which could result in a decline in overall export volume to 12 millio...
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Posted on February 20, 2025

Cargo ship master sentenced in UK over Baltic Sea collision

The master of a British-flagged cargo ship has been sentenced by a UK court for his role in a deadly collision that occurred in the Baltic Sea. The inciden...
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Posted on February 19, 2025

Exports from Brazil to USA

Freight forwarders report that Brazilian shippers are capitalising on the recent drop in spot rates to book space for shipping low-value commodities, such ...
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Posted on February 18, 2025

US Retailers Boost Imports Despite Tariff Uncertainty

US retailers are increasing imports despite the looming uncertainty surrounding President Trump's proposed tariffs on goods imports from Asia and Europe. H...
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Posted on February 14, 2025

North Europe port delays

RW Freight reports that container handling at major North European ports, particularly Rotterdam and those in France, is being significantly impacted by a ...
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Posted on February 13, 2025

China – Vietnam Rail FreightIncrease

There has been a significant increase in rail freight transport between China and Vietnam in January. According to data provided by China Railway Nanning B...
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Posted on February 12, 2025

German exports and imports decline in 2024

The Federal Statistical Office of Germany has reported a decline in German exports and imports for the year 2024. Exports decreased by 1% year-over-year...
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Posted on February 11, 2025

Norway Shipping Company Orders from China

RW Freight reports that the shipping company Arriva Shipping in Norway has signed a contract with Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry, a Chinese shipbuildin...
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Posted on February 10, 2025

Norway to Become First Country with 100% Electric Vehicle Usage

Norway is expected to make history by becoming the first country to transition entirely to electric vehicles. As a prosperous nation, Norway has the financ...
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Posted on February 9, 2025

Record Seafood Exports for Norway

In January, Norway achieved a record-breaking seafood export value of NOK 15.3 billion, representing a substantial increase of NOK 1.9 billion, or 14%, com...
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Posted on February 8, 2025

US sanctions rattle freight market

The freight market is experiencing uncertainty as the Indian Directorate General of Shipping acknowledges the two primary insurers of vessels transporting ...
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Posted on February 7, 2025

Turkish defense exports surge to $7.15B

RW Freight reports that Turkey's defence exports have experienced a significant increase, reaching $7.15 billion in 2023, a 29 percent rise from the previo...
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Posted on February 6, 2025

Norway; USA Tariffs

Jens Stoltenberg, the newly appointed Finance Minister of Norway, has stressed the significance of engaging in talks with the Trump administration to avoid...
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Posted on February 5, 2025

Top ten US container ports

The leading ten container ports in the United States have exceeded the cargo volumes they handled in 2023, according to the latest industry reports. Th...
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Posted on February 4, 2025

Ocean carriers warn of disruption as storms bear down on Europe

RW Freight advises clients that ocean carriers are warning of potential disruptions as a series of storms approaches Europe from the Atlantic. UK ports are...
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Posted on February 3, 2025

Kitikmeot Inuit Shipping Costs

The Kitkimeot Inuit Association has announced a new subsidy that will cover a significant portion of the shipping costs for Inuit beneficiaries in the regi...
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Posted on February 2, 2025

Nestlé electric road freight operations in Germany

Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, has partnered with a digital freight forwarder sto expand their electric road freight operations in...
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Posted on February 1, 2025
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