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Antwerp-Bruges Surpasses Rotterdam as Europe’s Busiest Container Port

In a significant shift within the European shipping industry, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges has surpassed Rotterdam to become the busiest container port in Eu...
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Posted on April 30, 2025

SHIPPING: Tariffs push container rates

Container shipping rates from Southeast Asia and Vietnam to the United States have recently surpassed those from China. This shift in pricing is primarily ...
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Posted on April 29, 2025

China Cargo Charter Flights Cancelled

Cargo charter flights originating from China have been cancelled as a result of a sharp decline in e-commerce demand to the United States. This sudden drop...
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Posted on April 28, 2025

Cocaine Discovered During Container Unloading in New Zealand

During a routine container unloading process in New Zealand, a worker made a startling discovery of a large quantity of cocaine. The illicit drug shipment ...
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Posted on April 26, 2025

Exports in recyclable raw materials decreased in 2024

There has been a decrease in the export of recyclable raw materials in 2024. This includes recyclable waste, scrap, and other secondary raw materials or by...
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Posted on April 25, 2025

Europe Tracking Diverted Chinese Imports

The imposition of tariffs by the United States has significantly impacted Chinese manufacturers, effectively closing the door to the US market. As a result...
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Posted on April 24, 2025

Fewer US Wine and Spirits Imports

The United States is witnessing a shift in consumer preferences within the alcoholic beverage industry, resulting in a decline in the consumption of wine a...
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Posted on April 23, 2025

Reduction in shipping containers from China

There has been a notable 29% decrease in the number of shipping containers leaving China, destined for Southern California, for the week ending May 3. This...
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Posted on April 22, 2025

EU Warns Over Unsafe Cosmetic Imports

The European Commission has issued a warning regarding the safety of cosmetics imported from China, as the bloc attempts to curb the influx of low-cost e-c...
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Posted on April 21, 2025

China Halts Rare Earth Exports

In a significant escalation of the trade war, China has stopped exporting rare earth materials to the United States. This strategic move by China underscor...
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Posted on April 20, 2025

US Tariffs Impact on Germany’s Car Exports and Imports

The United States has recently imposed a 25% tariff on vehicle imports from the European Union, which is set to significantly impact Germany's automotive i...
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Posted on April 19, 2025

EU freight methods

According to the latest data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, most goods within the EU were transported by sea in 2023. The rep...
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Posted on April 18, 2025

Brands temporarily halt ocean shipments from China

Leading brands in the USA are currently refraining from shipping goods out of China as they struggle with exorbitant freight rates. These companies are rel...
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Posted on April 17, 2025

China-Europe freight train in 2025

Beijing has dispatched its first China-Europe freight train for the year 2025. The train, destined for Moscow, Russia, was captured in an aerial drone phot...
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Posted on April 16, 2025

Norway, Sweden, Switzerland respond to tariffs

In response to the recent tariffs imposed by the US President, Norway has voiced its concerns, stating that the country sends a significant amount of expor...
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Posted on April 15, 2025

Norway Salmon, Crab Exports to US Boomed

According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Norway experienced a significant 56% increase in seafood exports to the United States during the first quarter ...
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Posted on April 14, 2025

India’s Shrimp Exports to US Impacted by Reciprocal Tariffs

Market participants have indicated that the recent implementation of additional duties is likely to have a severe impact on India's shrimp exports to the U...
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Posted on April 13, 2025

US Tariff on Minimal Exports

In a surprising move, the US government has imposed a substantial 29% tariff on exports from a diminutive Australian outpost, inspite of the territory's mi...
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Posted on April 12, 2025

Norway’s first ship powered by bio-methanol

In a significant development for the maritime industry, Norway's first ship powered by bio-methanol has commenced operations. The vessel, along with its si...
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Posted on April 11, 2025

US Wine Coalition Urges Hold on EU Imports

As the tariff war continues to escalate, the US wine coalition has called for a hold on EU imports in response to the latest developments. The EU announced...
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Posted on April 10, 2025

Key Mexican container ports facing delays

Major container ports in Mexico are currently experiencing delays as larger vessels call at these facilities. According to freight forwarders, the Asia-Mex...
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Posted on April 9, 2025

China’s banks

The banking sector is heading towards new lending difficulties as the government attempts to shore up the balance sheets of four major banks. The state is ...
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Posted on April 8, 2025

The Rush to Import Goods before US Tariffs

Despite the rush to import goods before the implementation of Trump's tariffs, logistics experts have confirmed that shipping companies, freight forwarders...
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Posted on April 4, 2025

US Wine Coalition Urges Halt on EU Imports

Amidst the escalating global tariff war initiated by the US, the American wine coalition has urged for a halt on European Union imports. This plea comes in...
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Posted on April 3, 2025

Norway Finance Minister Warns Against Export Tariffs

Norway's finance minister has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of introducing export tariffs, emphasising that such measures could j...
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Posted on April 2, 2025

Austrian Wine exports decline

In 2024, Austrian wine exports encountered significant challenges in the global market, resulting in declines across several key regions. However, exports ...
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Posted on April 1, 2025
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