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US Resin Exporters Eye New Markets

The ongoing conflict involving Iran has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, significantly disrupting global resin supply chains. This critical...
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Posted on March 31, 2026

Direct Asia-Europe Air Cargo

The unexpected closure of Persian Gulf airspace has created significant disruption to international air cargo operations, prompting a surge in demand for d...
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Posted on March 30, 2026

Regional shipping lines fill the gap

Regional shipping lines are seizing market opportunities in the India-Middle East trade lane, as major carriers reassess their service offerings. These tra...
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Posted on March 27, 2026

Japan’s Bullet Trains Pivot to Freight

Japan's renowned bullet train network is undergoing a significant transformation as operators increasingly turn to freight transport to offset declining pa...
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Posted on March 26, 2026

China’s Trade with BRI Partner Countries Shows Strong Growth in Early 2024

China's trade relations with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries have demonstrated robust growth in the opening months of 2024, marking a posi...
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Posted on March 25, 2026

US Overtakes Brazil in Corn Exports to China

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has climbed back above the 2,000 mark, driven primarily by robust performance in the Capesize and Panamax vessel segments. This ...
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Posted on March 24, 2026

SA Imposes Duties

South Africa has implemented significant anti-dumping duties on structural steel imports from China and Thailand, marking a decisive move to safeguard the ...
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Posted on March 23, 2026

China-Europe Rail Freight Surges

Rail freight volumes along the China-Europe Railway Express have experienced a remarkable 32% surge as escalating conflicts in the Middle East continue to ...
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Posted on March 20, 2026

US Shipping Exports to Middle East

British and international freight forwarders are currently navigating service disruptions affecting cargo shipments from the United States to Middle East d...
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Posted on March 19, 2026

Belgium strike

A comprehensive strike action that commenced on 9 March has escalated throughout Belgium, bringing maritime operations to a standstill and severely impacti...
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Posted on March 18, 2026

Temporary container storage at Indian ports

Leading international shipping carriers are currently negotiating with Indian port authorities to secure temporary berthing arrangements for vessels carryi...
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Posted on March 17, 2026

US Investigations into Mexico and China

The United States has launched comprehensive trade investigations into Mexico and China, marking a significant escalation in ongoing tariff disputes that c...
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Posted on March 16, 2026

Containers Swamping Middle East Ports

Ports across the Middle East are experiencing unprecedented congestion as diverted container shipments continue to arrive at terminals near the Persian Gul...
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Posted on March 13, 2026

Air Freight Backlog

The ongoing Middle East conflict is creating significant disruption to global air freight operations, with potentially severe consequences for Asian logist...
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Posted on March 12, 2026

Shipping lines suspend India-Middle East Cargo Bookings

Leading container carriers have temporarily suspended cargo bookings from India to Middle East destinations as Persian Gulf ports face severe operational c...
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Posted on March 11, 2026

Passenger to airfreight conversions

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has announced a significant contract to convert an Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into a freighter configuration. This latest agre...
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Posted on March 10, 2026

Asia-Europe multimodal logistics landbridge

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has prompted a significant shift in international freight patterns, with shippers increasingly turning to multimoda...
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Posted on March 9, 2026

China – Europe Transport Route Cargo Volumes Increase

The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) has demonstrated exceptional performance, with cargo transportation volumes increasing fivefold over...
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Posted on March 6, 2026

US Railroad Will Transform UK Freight

Recent developments in North American rail integration offer valuable insights for the UK freight forwarding industry. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, ...
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Posted on March 5, 2026

Southeast Asia Floating Storage Declines in February

Floating storage of crude oil and condensate in Southeast Asian waters has experienced a significant decline from record highs, according to the latest dat...
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Posted on March 4, 2026

Action to make defibrillators mandatory on all merchant vessels

MarinePALS CEO Captain Pradeep Chawla has issued an urgent appeal to the maritime industry and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to mandate aut...
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Posted on March 3, 2026

US imports to fall below 2025 levels

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has projected a significant decline in US import volumes, with container traffic expected to fall below 2025 levels as...
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Posted on March 2, 2026
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