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Global Logistics merger

Scan Global Logistics has entered into an agreement to acquire Portland-based freight forwarder OIA Global, marking a significant step in the company's int...
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Posted on November 11, 2026

AI Cargo Boom

Taiwan's four major carriers — EVA Airways, China Airlines, STARLUX Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan — have each reported record-high revenues for October,...
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Posted on November 10, 2026

Arctic Container Shipping

Container vessels operating between China and Europe maintained consistent transit speeds across Russia's Northern Sea Route (NSR) throughout 2025, demonst...
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Posted on November 9, 2026

Cargo Surge May cause Congestion and Delays

Global supply chains, particularly across Asia, are only beginning to recover from the significant delays and port congestion experienced earlier this year...
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Posted on November 6, 2026

Bangladesh Exports

Ongoing disruptions across Bangladesh's apparel manufacturing sector are placing significant pressure on carrier volume targets, as export shipments remain...
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Posted on November 5, 2026

China’s Vehicle Exports

China's vehicle export sector continues to demonstrate robust growth, with the latest shipment of Chinese-made vehicles departing from Lianyungang's Ganyu ...
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Posted on November 3, 2026

Freight Rates – Russia

Freight rates for the transportation of Russian oil are holding at record levels, driven by a tightening tanker market and escalating security concerns in ...
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Posted on October 30, 2026

Swiss Exports

Swiss consumer and luxury exporters, including industry heavyweight Nestlé, are bracing for renewed pressure as fresh Chinese tariff measures come into fo...
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Posted on October 29, 2026

Kazakhstan Rail Freight

Kazakhstan has reported significant growth in rail freight transportation with fellow member states of the Organisation of Turkic States, underscoring the ...
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Posted on October 28, 2026

North Bund Forum Strengthens Global Shipping Cooperation Consensus

The recent North Bund Forum, hosted in Shanghai, has further strengthened international consensus on the importance of win-win cooperation across the globa...
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Posted on October 22, 2026

Vietnam Rail Freight Depot Network

Global shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to expand its logistics footprint in Vietnam through a strategic partnership with local firm Hateco, targe...
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Posted on October 21, 2026

India-Middle East Cargo Flow Pressures

Freight movements between India and the Middle East are facing renewed pressure, as a combination of port congestion and recent vessel attacks continues to...
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Posted on October 19, 2026

China Exports Surge

China's exports recorded a remarkable 36.3% increase in September, significantly outpacing market expectations and highlighting the resilience of global tr...
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Posted on October 16, 2026

Empty Containers LA-LB

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the busiest gateway in the United States, are experiencing mounting congestion due to a growing backlog of empty c...
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Posted on October 13, 2026

Asia-Europe Sea Freight

Negotiations for 2027 Asia-Europe ocean freight contracts are being overshadowed by significant market uncertainty, with shippers reluctant to commit to ra...
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Posted on October 9, 2026

India – Addicted to Chinese Imports?

India's dependence on Chinese imports has reached concerning levels, raising questions about the long-term resilience of its domestic manufacturing sector....
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Posted on October 8, 2026

Air China Cargo

Air China Cargo has further strengthened its freighter capacity with the addition of a new Boeing 777F to its growing fleet. The latest aircraft, registere...
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Posted on October 7, 2026

Iran and Afghanistan Rail Freight

Iran and Afghanistan are progressing with new rail infrastructure projects as Central Asian transport corridors continue to expand, offering significant op...
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Posted on October 6, 2026

India – Cargo Transshipment

India is rapidly establishing itself as a significant regional transshipment hub, with ocean carriers increasingly routing Middle East-bound cargo through ...
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Posted on October 1, 2026

Shipping lines freight rates

Ocean carriers are attempting to reverse a three-month downward trend in Asia-Europe freight rates by implementing fresh general rate increases. However, l...
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Posted on September 25, 2026

China – Uzbekistan Rail freight

The highly anticipated China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is set to become a transformative force for regional connectivity, with local stakeholders expre...
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Posted on September 24, 2026

China and Vietnam Strengthen Transport Links

As trade tensions with the United States intensify, neighbouring manufacturing powerhouses China and Vietnam are deepening their economic partnership throu...
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Posted on September 23, 2026

Shipping Over Capacity

The period following Golden Week is shaping up to be a particularly challenging one for the global shipping industry, according to the latest analysis from...
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Posted on September 22, 2026

Air Cargo Boom

Air cargo volumes on the Asia to North America trade lane have rebounded sharply following the summer slowdown, signalling a robust outlook for the upcomin...
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Posted on September 18, 2026

India Westbound Container Rates

The recent surge in westbound container shipping rates from India appears to be losing steam, as booking volumes for exports to the United States and Europ...
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Posted on September 15, 2026

Chinese Cargo Ship Fire

A tragic incident has unfolded at one of China's major shipping hubs, where a cargo ship docked for repairs was engulfed by a massive fire, resulting in th...
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Posted on September 8, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Freighter Service

Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its global cargo network with the launch of a new dedicated air freighter service between Chengdu, China, and its hub in Ad...
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Posted on September 4, 2026

Arctic Shipping

In Europe, the growing cooperation between China and Russia on container shipping through the Arctic is increasingly viewed as another indicator of deepeni...
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Posted on September 3, 2026

Asian Air Freight Exports

The global air freight market has demonstrated notable resilience through the traditional summer slowdown period, buoyed largely by robust export activity ...
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Posted on September 2, 2026

Europe – Port Strikes

Industrial action across major European ports is placing severe pressure on global supply chains, with schedule reliability on Asia-Europe trade lanes plum...
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Posted on September 1, 2026

China Typhoon

Shippers are contending with renewed disruption across China as Typhoon Saudel forces the temporary closure of several key ports, compounding existing pres...
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Posted on August 31, 2026

Congestion at Shanghai and Ningbo

Successive typhoons striking China's eastern seaboard are significantly worsening congestion at two of the world's busiest container ports, Shanghai and Ni...
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Posted on August 28, 2026

Russia-China Border Regions

Logistics connectivity between Russia and China's border regions is advancing at a significantly faster pace than the global average, with cross-border tra...
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Posted on August 26, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a new dedicated cargo service from Chengdu, further strengthening its freight network between China and Afri...
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Posted on August 24, 2026

Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Exports

Global demand for car-carrying shipping capacity has surged well beyond the current capabilities of the worldwide fleet, prompting operators to place a sig...
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Posted on August 21, 2026

SF Airlines Partners with EcoCeres to Use SAF at Ezhou Airport

SF Airlines has entered into a strategic partnership with EcoCeres to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its operations at Ezhou Huahu Intern...
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Posted on August 18, 2026

China Exports

China's trade sector delivered another robust performance in July, with export growth continuing to exceed market expectations and reinforcing the nation's...
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Posted on August 10, 2026

Extreme Weather Disrupts Logistics Flows in Europe and China

Extreme weather conditions are placing considerable strain on international logistics networks, with major disruptions reported across both Europe and Chin...
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Posted on August 7, 2026

China – Aluminium

Aluminium is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of China's economic and industrial strategy, as the country intensifies investment in artificial intelligenc...
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Posted on August 5, 2026

Wind Power Equipment Exports Surge Through Horgos Port

Horgos Port, a key gateway along the Belt and Road corridor, is experiencing a notable surge in wind power equipment exports, reinforcing its position as a...
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Posted on August 4, 2026

Water Freight Charges China

The latest iron ore inland water freight charges across China have been released for August 2026, providing valuable insight into current shipping costs al...
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Posted on August 3, 2026

Africa Import/Export Trade

Africa is fast becoming one of the most sought-after trade lanes in global logistics, with carriers and freight forwarders rapidly expanding their presence...
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Posted on July 31, 2026

South China Storm

Shippers and carriers across South China are contending with weather-related disruption after Typhoon Noul made landfall, striking both Hong Kong and Shenz...
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Posted on July 30, 2026

US Imports

US importers are contending with mounting capacity pressure on the Asia to US East Coast trade lane as the peak shipping season intensifies. Spot rates on ...
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Posted on July 28, 2026

Data Centre Cargo

Imports of hardware and infrastructure components destined for data centre construction projects are helping to sustain trans-Pacific freight volumes throu...
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Posted on July 24, 2026

China – UK trade policy

China has publicly criticised the United Kingdom's decision to take emergency control of British Steel, escalating tensions between the two nations over tr...
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Posted on July 23, 2026

Kazakhstan AI Freight Opportunities

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia's leading artificial intelligence hub as its economic partnership with China enters a transformative new p...
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Posted on July 22, 2026

SAL to Provide Ground Handling Services for SF Airlines

Singapore-based ground handler SATS Ltd, through its subsidiary SATS Airport Logistics (SAL), has secured a new agreement to provide ground handling servic...
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Posted on July 16, 2026

India Exports

Ocean carriers are tightening booking conditions and increasing financial penalties on export services from India, as demand on key trade lanes continues t...
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Posted on July 13, 2026

China domestic logistics

Chen Min, a 45-year-old fruit vendor operating in the Liuzhi special district of Guizhou province in southwest China, never anticipated that her modest bus...
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Posted on July 10, 2026
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