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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

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

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

Beijing Sends First Freight Train to Central Asia

Beijing has recently launched its first freight train service connecting the city of Chongqing with Afghanistan. This new route is set to enhance trade opp...
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Posted on March 28, 2025

Bilbao takes centre stage in short sea shipping

The Port of Bilbao is gearing up to host the prestigious annual Coastlink conference, a gathering focused on short sea shipping. As a prominent player in t...
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Posted on March 27, 2025

Michigan sets agricultural export record in 2024

In 2024, Michigan's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone by setting a new record for exports. The state's farmers and agribusinesses succes...
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Posted on March 24, 2025

UK freight association dinner raises £10,000 for charity

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has announced that its annual Freight Service Awards dinner has raised an impressive £10,000 for the ...
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Posted on March 20, 2025

India-Europe Freight Rates

Several leading shipping lines have recently reduced spot booking rates from West India to North Europe by $300 to $500 per container, according to freight...
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Posted on March 19, 2025

Rail Freight Theft Losses for 2024

Railways in the USA have suffered losses of over $100 million due to freight theft in 2024. The alarming figure underscores the growing challenge of securi...
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Posted on March 8, 2025

Port of Liverpool Bulk Cargo

RW Freight reports that the Port of Liverpool has significantly enhanced its bulk cargo handling capabilities with the inauguration of its first deep water...
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Posted on March 3, 2025

Shipping Discounts

According to a leading ocean freight rate benchmarking platform, carriers on the Asia-Europe trade lane are enticing shippers with discounted long-term con...
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Posted on March 2, 2025

China and Canada Retaliate Against New Tariffs

The Chinese customs agency has announced that it will halt imports of American logs after discovering bark beetles and longhorn beetles in some shipments. ...
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Posted on March 1, 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

Atlantic freight rates

Atlantic freight rates have reached their lowest levels since 2020, according to agricultural industry media. This decline can be attributed to several fa...
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Posted on January 29, 2025

Investment in rail freight

A leading French quarry group, has made a significant investment of €1.5 million in a rail loading facility to transport aggregates by rail. This strateg...
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Posted on January 20, 2025

Strengthening Freight Resilience

The Washington State Transportation Commission is set to discuss measures to strengthen freight resilience and improve the movement of goods throughout the...
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Posted on January 17, 2025

China port expansion

The Chinese government has announced plans to expand ports and integrate transportation networks in its western provinces. This aims to bolster economic de...
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Posted on January 8, 2025

China Dominates Germany’s Fireworks Imports in 2024

The German Federal Statistical Office has released data indicating a substantial growth in Germany's fireworks imports for the year 2024. The report emphas...
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Posted on January 3, 2025

Shippers warned of chaotic start to 2025 for container shipping

A leading provider of international freight forwarding services, has cautioned shippers about the potential for a tumultuous beginning to the year 2025 in ...
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Posted on December 24, 2024

Tackling carbon emissions may not mean higher ocean freight costs

The container shipping industry is on course to set a new record for carbon emissions in 2024, with total emissions up 13.8% globally compared to 2023, acc...
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Posted on December 17, 2024

Air Freight Rates Soar in November 2024

RW Freight reports that air freight rates have reached their peak for the year in November 2024, despite a reduction in tonnage volumes. This trend was esp...
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Posted on December 10, 2024

China-Europe freight train expansion

Yiwu, a city in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, celebrated a significant milestone on Monday as a China-Europe freight train departed. This marks a deca...
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Posted on November 18, 2024

High freight rates could threaten food security

The United Nations has expressed concern that the current high freight rates could pose a threat to food security in vulnerable economies. The increased co...
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Posted on November 8, 2024

Third-quarter freight emissions

The third quarter of this year has seen record-high emissions in the shipping industry. The continuing conflict in the Red Sea, coupled with increased ...
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Posted on November 1, 2024

Australia freight highway repairs

The Victorian state government in Australia has revealed its intention to carry out essential repairs on a critical freight highway within the state. T...
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Posted on October 28, 2024

Ukrainian Railways Restores Container Freight Traffic

Ukrainian Railways has achieved a notable milestone by restoring container freight traffic to the levels seen before the crisis. The state-owned railway co...
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Posted on October 25, 2024

Expansion of London Gateway Port

A leading global ports operator has announced the expansion of its London Gateway terminal. The expansion plan will proceed as intended, signalling the c...
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Posted on October 14, 2024

Shipping company alliance gives more options

The recent re-shuffle in shipping company alliances has led to the introduction of new network designs, which will provide shippers with a diverse array of...
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Posted on October 9, 2024

Intra-Asia rates down

The newly introduced Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) has shown a decrease in spot container freight rates across 18 significant Intra-Asia routes, partic...
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Posted on September 18, 2024

Damage of floods to rail freight is immense

The recent floods have wreaked havoc on rail freight infrastructure and operations, resulting in immense damage and disruption. The impact on supply chains...
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Posted on September 17, 2024

Container ship malfunction

A container ship arriving in Port Tampa Bay, on September 5, became the latest vessel reported to have an engine malfunction. The Harbour pilot credited qu...
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Posted on September 7, 2024

Freight Safety award

Freight Insurer TT Club has announced the launched its Innovation in Safety Award for this year. The challenge to everyone in the global freight industr...
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Posted on September 4, 2024

Railfreight in Canada

Logistics providers are warning the historic shutdown of Canada’s two largest railroads would have a drastic effect on the cross-border supply chain with...
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Posted on August 22, 2024

Shipping Freight rates

Shippers should expect continued volatility in container shipping freight markets throughout 2025. Even the re-start of operations through the Suez Canal ...
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Posted on August 15, 2024

Continued pandemic effect on shipping

The global shipping industry changes all the time, and the COVID-19 pandemic began a marked shift in how container shipping operates. Disruption caused by ...
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Posted on August 13, 2024

New rail freight cranes

Two new Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes for the London Gateway rail terminal have arrived. They will increase rail capacity at the logistics hub by 50 pe...
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Posted on August 8, 2024

Volume growth a positive sign for heavy-haul freight companies

Mining activity is on the rise, and with it, project cargo volumes seem to be increasing. Volumes of contract freight shipments are expected to grow. Co...
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Posted on August 1, 2024

Supply chain providers seek new approach to freight legislation

Unions, maritime shipping interests and other supply chain businesses have formed a new trade group in the USA to push for more domestic infrastructure inv...
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Posted on July 30, 2024

BIFA advice on maritime container safety

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) delivered some key advice in its latest webinar on the subject of safety in the container shipping en...
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Posted on July 26, 2024

China’s Shipping Container Markets

Recent volume increase and subsequent container price increases, was primarily driven by bringing forward orders, raising questions about the strength of u...
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Posted on July 24, 2024

Demand for Ocean Container Shipping hits all-time high

Global demand for ocean freight container shipping reached a new record in May, as freight rates and port congestion increased. A commentator said that ...
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Posted on July 15, 2024
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