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Norway Seafood Body Labels EU Proposal ‘Unreasonable’

Norway's seafood industry has voiced strong opposition to a recent European Union proposal, with the Norwegian Seafood Federation describing the measures a...
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Posted on May 29, 2026

South Korean and Swedish Officials Discuss Cooperation on Korean Peninsula Issues

Senior officials from South Korea and Sweden have held discussions focused on strengthening cooperation regarding ongoing Korean Peninsula issues. The meet...
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Posted on May 28, 2026

China Shifts Focus to High-Value Agricultural Exports

China is strategically pivoting towards high-value agricultural exports as the nation seeks to rebalance its position in global food trade. In 2025, China ...
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Posted on May 27, 2026

Lufthansa Cargo to Exhibit at Transport Logistic China 2026

Lufthansa Cargo has confirmed its participation in Transport Logistic China 2026, one of Asia's leading trade fairs for the logistics, mobility, IT, and su...
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Posted on May 25, 2026

Rising Cargo Theft Threats

The FBI Philadelphia Field Office has issued an urgent alert to the transportation and logistics sector, warning of a significant rise in cargo theft scams...
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Posted on May 22, 2026

Containers Fall onto Bunkering Tanker at Port of Antwerp-Bruges

An incident occurred recently at DP World's Antwerp Gateway terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, where four containers fell during routine container han...
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Posted on May 21, 2026

Port of Saint Helena Boosts Cargo Operations

The Port of Saint Helena has significantly strengthened its cargo handling capabilities following the delivery of new specialist equipment. Forkliftcenter ...
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Posted on May 20, 2026

Wärtsilä Reports Rising Ship Demand

The maritime industry is adopting an increasingly pragmatic approach to decarbonisation, with shipowners prioritising efficiency, flexibility and long-term...
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Posted on May 19, 2026

Greek Shipping

As the global shipping industry contends with mounting geopolitical, environmental and technological pressures, the focus on maintaining high-quality fleet...
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Posted on May 18, 2026

Western Africa’s Petroleum Product Imports

Western Africa's clean petroleum product (CPP) imports have fallen sharply, dropping 44% year-on-year between April and May, according to Niels Rasmussen, ...
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Posted on May 15, 2026

Freight Rates Climbing

The ocean freight market is entering the summer period with a notable divergence between headline figures and underlying market realities. Rates are trendi...
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Posted on May 14, 2026

Canada’s Ports and Shippers

According to the Bank of Canada, the country's maritime trade connectivity has deteriorated significantly over the past decade, presenting a notable challe...
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Posted on May 13, 2026

Shipping security

The resilience, openness and security of global shipping has been declared a 'strategic imperative' as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to...
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Posted on May 11, 2026

Japan Diversifying Shipping Routes

Japan is actively diversifying its shipping routes for crude oil imports from the Middle East as the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz persists. W...
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Posted on May 6, 2026

Brussels Container Volumes

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a decline in container volumes during the first quarter of 2024, with adverse weather conditions and labour unrest cite...
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Posted on May 5, 2026

Norway – New Bulk Carrier

Norwegian operator Hagland Shipping has officially taken delivery of a newly built self-discharging bulk carrier, marking another significant addition to i...
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Posted on May 1, 2026

US Toymakers Imports

US toymakers are increasingly absorbing the financial burden of higher tariffs and scaling back import volumes in an effort to safeguard sales and maintain...
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Posted on April 29, 2026

Container Shipping Faces Disruption

The container shipping sector is bracing for further disruption as the prolonged conflict involving Iran continues to weigh on global trade flows. Industry...
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Posted on April 28, 2026

War Boosts Logistics Profits as Shipping Chaos Persists

European logistics companies are poised to announce stronger first-quarter profits, buoyed by the ongoing disruption caused by the US-Israeli conflict with...
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Posted on April 15, 2026

US Resin Exports in 2026

Global polyethylene prices have almost doubled since late February, following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move has effectively severed the ...
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Posted on April 14, 2026

El Niño Forecast Signals New Risk of Low Water Levels at Panama Canal

Global shipping faces the prospect of yet another significant disruption, with industry expert Lars Jensen warning that weather-related challenges at the P...
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Posted on April 13, 2026

US Imports of Consumer Electronics

The US consumer electronics market is facing mounting pressure as rising fuel prices and increasing memory component costs threaten to disrupt projected im...
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Posted on April 10, 2026

Shipping lines Rate Increases and Fuel Surcharges

Ocean carriers are rolling out a fresh wave of rate increases and fuel surcharges as they grapple with mounting operational costs across global trade lanes...
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Posted on April 9, 2026

Has Air Freight Finally Embraced the Information Age?

The air freight industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, marking a decisive shift towards modern information systems and automated proc...
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Posted on April 7, 2026

Russia’s Yamal LNG Resumes Cargo exports

Russia's Yamal LNG facility, operated by the country's leading liquefied natural gas producer Novatek, has dispatched its first cargo shipment to China fol...
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Posted on April 6, 2026

Cheaper sea freight affects rail freight

The Eurasian rail freight sector experienced a significant shift in 2025 as more competitive ocean freight rates prompted shippers to return to maritime tr...
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Posted on April 3, 2026

US Household Goods Imports Stagnate

The US household goods import sector has experienced a notable slowdown as ongoing housing market weakness continues to suppress consumer demand. Recent ea...
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Posted on April 2, 2026

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

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

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 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

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

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

IMO Data Agreement

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a significant step towards improving transparency in Port State Control (PSC) operations with the s...
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Posted on February 28, 2026

China’s Export/Import Shipping

China has solidified its position as a global maritime powerhouse, with 95 per cent of the nation's foreign trade cargo transported via sea routes, accordi...
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Posted on February 25, 2026

Singapore Key Exports Rise 9.3%

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports recorded a significant 9.3% year-on-year increase in January 2024, marking a strong start to the year for the city-sta...
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Posted on February 22, 2026

UK Food Industry Warns of Problems with EU Exports Deal

The UK food and drink industry has raised concerns about the government's ability to fulfil its pledge to streamline export procedures to the European Unio...
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Posted on February 21, 2026

Trade Group in Poland – regulatory loopholes

A prominent digital trade organisation in Poland has raised concerns about the competitive imbalance between Chinese e-commerce platforms and European busi...
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Posted on February 19, 2026

EU Türkiye rail freight

The European Union has formally acknowledged Türkiye as a 'critical partner' in advancing Trans-Caspian connectivity projects, underscoring the nation's p...
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Posted on February 18, 2026

Frankfurt Air freight

Frankfurt Airport has reasserted its position as Europe's leading cargo hub, recording substantial growth in freight volumes across key European airports. ...
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Posted on February 17, 2026

UK and EU Beef Exports

The international meat export sector is experiencing notable growth, with recent data indicating substantial improvements in shipment volumes over the past...
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Posted on February 13, 2026

UK exporters boost economy

A comprehensive new assessment has revealed the significant impact of UK Export Finance (UKEF) on British businesses and the broader economy. The study dem...
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Posted on February 12, 2026

Brazil’s Iron Ore Exports Rise 6.3%

Brazil has reported a 6.3% year-on-year increase in iron ore exports for January, demonstrating robust performance in the global commodities market. The po...
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Posted on February 10, 2026

UK Government Commits to Export Growth

The UK government has unveiled comprehensive plans to bolster the nation's export capabilities and trade finance infrastructure. Speaking at the UK Trade a...
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Posted on February 9, 2026

Air freight markets firm

The air freight market is experiencing increased activity as businesses prepare for the Chinese New Year holiday period, with notable shifts in traditional...
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Posted on February 5, 2026

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