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100,000 China-Europe Freight Train Journeys

Two major railway ports in China's Xinjiang region have reached a significant milestone in international freight transport. Alashankou (Alataw Pass) and Ho...
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Posted on October 11, 2025

Freight changes affect retailers

Major retailers in the UK are facing substantial financial challenges following the implementation of Jersey's revised ferry freight arrangements. The new ...
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Posted on October 8, 2025

India-Europe ocean freight rates intensifies

The India-Europe shipping corridor is experiencing significant rate pressure as ocean freight prices continue their downward trajectory amidst ongoing mark...
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Posted on October 7, 2025

China and Estonia Export Protocols

China and Estonia have formalised new trade agreements on last week, signing protocols that will facilitate the export of Estonian wild aquatic products an...
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Posted on September 29, 2025

Canada Grain Exports to Mexico

Canadian grain exporters are experiencing enhanced trade opportunities with Mexico, marking a significant development in North American freight corridors. ...
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Posted on September 26, 2025

China Air Transportation

China's civil aviation industry has reached a remarkable milestone, with cargo transportation volumes exceeding 6.51 million tonnes in August. This unprece...
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Posted on September 24, 2025

Poland/Belarus Border Disrupts China-Europe Freight

The recent closure of Poland's border with Belarus has created substantial disruptions to international freight movements between China and the European Un...
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EU’s Strategic Approach to Supply Chain Management

The European Union's supply chain strategy continues to evolve as international trade dynamics shift. Recent data from the Hungarian Rail Cargo Group highl...
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Posted on September 12, 2025

China-Europe Rail Freight

The Alashankou Railway Station in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has reached a significant milestone this week, with Monday's departure...
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Posted on September 10, 2025

Norway gas exports to EU

The European Union's energy landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with significant implications for freight forwarding and supply chain logist...
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Posted on September 9, 2025

Russia Further Cuts Oil Export Prices to India

Russia has implemented additional price reductions on its crude oil exports to India, a strategic move designed to maintain trade volumes despite mounting ...
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Posted on September 2, 2025

Shipping Company Announces Peak Season Surcharge

Swire Shipping has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo shipments from Australia to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Isl...
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Posted on August 28, 2025

Sea freight returns to Pembrokeshire

The maritime freight sector has witnessed a positive development as Pembrokeshire Bioenergy has recommenced shipping operations for wood pellets destined f...
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Posted on August 27, 2025

DFDS Flat-Rate Freight Charges Add to UK Grocery Prices

Recent government analysis has revealed that flat-rate freight charges implemented by DFDS will contribute to a 0.4% increase in grocery prices across the ...
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Posted on August 26, 2025

American Charged with Attempted Espionage at Freight Airport in Germany

German prosecutors have filed charges against an American citizen accused of attempting to pass sensitive logistics information to Chinese government offic...
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Posted on August 25, 2025

US Retailers Forecast Significant Import Declines for Q4 2025

The latest Global Port Tracker report reveals that US retailers anticipate substantial year-on-year import volume declines as 2025 draws to a close. Import...
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Posted on August 21, 2025

Rail Cargo Push, Coastal Shipping Reform & AI for Bridge Safety

India's infrastructure sector is witnessing significant transformation through strategic initiatives and technological advancement. The Gati Shakti Multimo...
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Posted on August 19, 2025

Russian Railways Crisis Threatens Freight and Economy

The Russian railway network is experiencing unprecedented operational difficulties, with declining freight volumes posing significant risks to both the nat...
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Posted on August 18, 2025

Victoria Freight Strategy to Boost Growth and Reduce Emissions

The Victorian government has announced a comprehensive £28 billion freight strategy aimed at revolutionising the state's logistics sector whilst addressin...
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Posted on August 16, 2025

National Road Freight China

As climate change continues to drive extreme weather events globally, China has taken significant steps to harmonise economic development with environmenta...
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Posted on August 13, 2025

Railways Drive Modernisation in China Freight Transport Sector

China's ambitious railway modernisation programme is transforming the nation's freight transport landscape, presenting significant opportunities for intern...
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Posted on August 12, 2025

Global Rail Freight Developments

The global rail freight sector continues to witness significant developments across multiple continents, presenting new opportunities for international log...
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Posted on August 11, 2025

New US Tariffs for Norway

The implementation of new US tariffs is expected to create significant ripple effects across international trade routes and freight forwarding operations. ...
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Posted on August 4, 2025

Vietnamese and Chinese Logistics Partnership

Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises are forging stronger logistics partnerships to improve cross-border trade efficiency. The collaboration focuses on enhan...
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Posted on July 31, 2025

Pharmaceuticals exports grow 5.2 per cent

The pharmaceutical sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first quarter of FY26, with exports rising by 5.2 per cent year-on-year. Export volumes rea...
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Posted on July 22, 2025

Indian exporters face overweight container surcharges

Indian exporters are encountering increased costs as leading container shipping lines introduce surcharges for overweight cargo. Major carriers have implem...
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Posted on July 18, 2025

Antwerp cargo terminals under pressure

The Port of Antwerp, Northern Europe's busiest container hub, is experiencing significant operational strain as first-half volumes continue their upward tr...
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Posted on July 17, 2025

Azerbaijan Railways Launches Cargo Terminal in China

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xi'an Free Trade Port Construction and Operation Co. Ltd. to develop a new cargo te...
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Posted on July 16, 2025

Rail Freight Directives

Representatives from the rail freight industry have been urging European institutions to consider merging the Combined Transport Directive (CTD) and the We...
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Posted on July 7, 2025

Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exporters

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition's annual meeting highlighted the ongoing difficulties faced by US agriculture exporters due to poor ocean reliabil...
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Posted on July 3, 2025

Freight rate shifts

The recent ceasefire in the Gulf region has helped to ease tensions, resulting in notable shifts in freight rates. This development comes amidst ongoing un...
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Posted on July 1, 2025

Container lines future congestion

Leading container shipping lines have cautioned that US ports and their supporting infrastructure, including warehouses and rail links, are no better prepa...
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Posted on June 19, 2025

Freight Carriers Benefit from ‘Disruptive’ Operating Model

Freight carriers have recently experienced a surge in profitability due to a 'disruptive' operating model that has emerged in response to external market s...
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Posted on June 18, 2025

Russian oil freight rates t

Recent reports indicate that the cost of shipping Russian oil to India has seen a further reduction. However, industry experts suggest that the proposed Eu...
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Posted on June 17, 2025

Tariffs, capacity crunch strain global freight market

According to a June 2025 Freight Market Report, the global freight market is facing significant challenges due to increasing tariffs and a capacity crunch....
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Posted on June 16, 2025

Vietnam–Sweden Economic Ties

The economic relationship between Vietnam and Sweden has become more robust and diversified in recent years. Swedish enterprises have demonstrated a growin...
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Posted on June 15, 2025

DFCCIL Aims to Increase Freight Traffic

NEW DELHI - The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is working towards increasing the average speed of goods trains to boost f...
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Air cargo demand grows

In the midst of global economic uncertainty, the air cargo market managed to avoid a perfect storm as demand grew by 6% in May. This growth occurred despit...
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Posted on June 14, 2025

Huaihua Rail Freight

Huaihua International Land Port has seen a substantial increase in freight train trips from January to April this year. The port operated a total of 354 fr...
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Posted on June 13, 2025

Iron ore exports from Sweden fall

As per recent data, Sweden's iron ore exports in January 2023 amounted to approximately 1.9 million tons, representing a 10% decrease compared to the 2.1 m...
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Posted on May 31, 2025

Shipping Safety at Risk

The shipping industry is facing a growing safety concern as the ageing fleet continues to pose problems. According to Lloyd's List, shipowners are delaying...
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Posted on May 29, 2025

Electric Freight Vehicles China

The growing adoption of electric trucks in China is set to have a profound impact on global energy markets. China's freight sector, which heavily relies on...
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Posted on May 26, 2025

Kazakhstan Expects Rail Freight

Kazakhstan is optimistic about the future growth of rail freight along the Middle Corridor, the route connecting China and Europe via Central Asia. Accordi...
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Posted on May 21, 2025

HK freight

According to a representative from a local freight company, the temporary pause in US-China trade tariffs has led to a significant increase in demand for s...
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Posted on May 20, 2025

Vietnam’s shrimp exports to EU rebound

Vietnam's shrimp exports to the European Union have experienced a remarkable recovery in the first quarter of 2025. According to recent data, the export va...
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Posted on May 16, 2025

China-Vietnam direct road freight route

A new China-Vietnam international road transport route has been officially launched. This development marks a significant step forward in enhancing cross-b...
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Posted on May 14, 2025

Congestion Persists at North European Gateway Ports

RW Freight reports that congestion shows no signs of abating at key gateway ports in Northern Europe. A combination of factors, such as full container yard...
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Posted on May 12, 2025

Norway health-tech industry

Norway's healthcare technology sector is poised for significant growth as companies are aiminh to double their export revenues. This ambitious goal is part...
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Posted on May 7, 2025

EU exports of alcoholic beverages in 2024

In 2024, the European Union exported a staggering 29.8 billion euro worth of alcoholic beverages, according to The Sofia Globe. France led the way in expor...
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Posted on May 1, 2025

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

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