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Asia-Europe Sea freight Bookings for December

RW Freight reports a notable increase in sea freight bookings for the Asia-Europe ocean trade throughout December, reflecting robust demand across internat...
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Posted on December 22, 2025

Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Fees

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has officially ratified new decrees on 22 December 2025, following approval from the Finance Committee...
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Posted on December 21, 2025

Brazilian Orange Juice Exports to US

Recent trade data reveals a significant shift in Brazilian orange juice export patterns, with shipments to the United States experiencing substantial growt...
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Posted on December 19, 2025

New Zealand Inter Modal Freight

New Zealand has confirmed its commitment to modernising intermodal transport infrastructure with the selection of rail-enabled ferry vessels for the Cook S...
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Posted on December 16, 2025

Severe storms disrupt Southeast Asia shipping

Ocean carriers and terminal operators at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port are grappling with significant operational disruptions following a three-day shutdown tri...
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Posted on December 9, 2025

Stretched Logistics Capacity in Europe

European logistics infrastructure is facing unprecedented strain as the potential return to Red Sea shipping routes poses new challenges for already conges...
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Posted on December 3, 2025

Slump of US imports from Asia

The ongoing decline in US imports from Asia continues to intensify, presenting notable challenges for the freight forwarding sector. Whilst months of front...
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New green shipping corridors

The maritime industry is witnessing a surge in green shipping corridor developments, demonstrating continued commitment to decarbonisation despite recent r...
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Posted on December 1, 2025

Green Shipping

A groundbreaking report from the Global Maritime Forum and Getting to Zero Coalition reveals substantial growth in green shipping corridors across key emer...
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Posted on November 27, 2025

India’s Exports and Imports

Recent trade figures from India's Ministry of Commerce reveal significant patterns in the country's international commerce during the first seven months of...
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Posted on November 20, 2025

Germany Lifts Military Export Restrictions to Israel

The German government has announced its decision to lift existing restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel, marking a significant shift in its ...
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Posted on November 18, 2025

Kenya to Cut Freight Costs and Boost Trade

Kenya has taken a significant step towards strengthening regional maritime cooperation by joining fellow African nations in expediting the implementation o...
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Posted on November 17, 2025

Ethiopian freight industry delegation visits the UK t

A senior delegation from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has successfully concluded their visit to the United Kin...
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Posted on November 13, 2025

Red Sea Shipping Threat Eases

The commercial shipping industry has received welcome news as the threat to vessels transiting the Red Sea has significantly diminished. Yemen's Houthi reb...
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Posted on November 11, 2025

Full Speed Ahead for Freight Transport on the New Koralm Railway

The newly operational Koralm Railway marks a significant milestone for European freight transport infrastructure. This vital corridor creates a seamless co...
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Posted on November 6, 2025

Suez Canal Invites Shipping Companies Back

The Suez Canal Authority has announced a marked improvement in transit volumes, recording its best monthly performance in two years. This positive developm...
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Posted on November 5, 2025

India and Brazil Trade

In response to recent U.S. tariff increases of 50%, India and Brazil are actively strengthening their bilateral trade relationships, marking a significant ...
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Posted on October 28, 2025

Skandia Gateway Project Halts Dredging Contract Procurement at Port of Gothenburg

The Port of Gothenburg has announced the cancellation of its dredging contract procurement process for the Skandia Gateway project, a development that coul...
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Posted on October 27, 2025

Cargo Aircraft Skids in Hong Kong

A tragic incident occurred at Hong Kong International Airport when a cargo aircraft departed the runway during landing operations, subsequently colliding w...
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Posted on October 22, 2025

Europe benefits from US downturn

The latest air freight data reveals a continued decline in cargo volumes from China and India to the United States during week 41, marking another consecut...
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Posted on October 18, 2025

Greece Leading Shipping Status

Greece, which commands the world's second-largest merchant shipping fleet, is reconsidering its position on the proposed global maritime carbon tax followi...
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Posted on October 14, 2025

The Politics of Arctic Shipping

The successful completion of a direct sailing between Ningbo-Zhoushan and Felixstowe via the Arctic Northern Sea Route marks a significant development in i...
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Posted on October 13, 2025

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

Canada Expands European Export Strategy Whilst US Trade Agreement Stalls

The Canadian government has announced a comprehensive industrial strategy designed to expand the nation's export footprint into European markets, as negoti...
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Posted on October 10, 2025

Chile’s Forestry Exports

Recent tariff implementations by the United States have affected 97% of Chile's forestry exports to the American market, creating significant implications ...
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Posted on October 9, 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

British Government Launch £1.2 Green Logistics Investment

The UK government has announced a substantial £1.2 billion investment programme in partnership with British ports to revolutionise the nation's maritime l...
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Posted on October 6, 2025

Germany Reduces Rapeseed Oil Exports

Germany has reported a notable reduction in rapeseed oil exports, marking a significant shift in the European biofuels market. Recent data reveals that 88 ...
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Posted on October 2, 2025

Russia Oil Exports

Recent developments in the ongoing conflict have seen Ukrainian forces successfully targeting key Russian oil infrastructure facilities. The strikes have i...
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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

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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Posted on September 24, 2025

Electric Vehicle Revolution Transforms Global Freight Markets

The global freight transport sector is witnessing a significant transformation as electric vehicles gain substantial market share, particularly in China an...
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Posted on September 23, 2025

British Government £1.2 Billion Logistics Investment

The British government, in partnership with UK ports, has unveiled a substantial £1.2 billion investment programme aimed at transforming the nation's mari...
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Posted on September 22, 2025

Container Freight Rates

Container freight rates are expected to remain under pressure as markets grapple with uncertainty surrounding potential tariff implementations under Donald...
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Posted on September 19, 2025

Land-Based ‘Suez Canal’ to bypass Maritime Shipping Routes

China is strategically developing alternative overland trade routes to facilitate goods exports to Europe whilst circumventing traditional maritime passage...
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Posted on September 18, 2025

Norway Parliamentary Elections: Implications for Trade and Logistics

Norwegian voters are preparing to cast their ballots in a pivotal parliamentary election that could significantly impact the nation's trade and logistics l...
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Posted on September 17, 2025

Kyrgyzstan extends ban on scrap exports for six months

The Kyrgyz Republic has announced a six-month extension to its existing ban on the export of ferrous scrap metal, metal waste, and ferrous metal ingots des...
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Posted on September 16, 2025

Germany Falling Exports

Germany's industrial production has demonstrated remarkable resilience, posting gains despite ongoing challenges in the export market. The manufacturing se...
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General Average Declared After Fire on Board Marie Maersk

Copenhagen-headquartered shipping giant Maersk has declared general average following a fire incident aboard the Marie Maersk vessel. This maritime declara...
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Posted on September 15, 2025

AI – New Era of Container Shipping?

The container shipping industry stands at the precipice of transformative change as artificial intelligence emerges as a powerful catalyst for operational ...
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Posted on September 13, 2025

Government to Launch Export Support Schemes

The government is reportedly preparing to introduce four comprehensive support schemes to assist British exporters facing potential 50% tariffs from the Un...
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Posted on September 5, 2025

South Korea – Robust Export Performance

South Korea's economic performance in the second quarter has surpassed initial projections, with GDP growth revised upward to 0.7%, according to recent gov...
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Posted on September 4, 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

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

Shipping Vessels Under Construction in China

Bangladesh's Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser, Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain, has conducted an official inspection of vessels cu...
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Posted on August 19, 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

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

China Iron Ore Imports Stable

China's iron ore imports have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of gathering economic uncertainties, according to latest market data from 1st ...
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Posted on August 8, 2025

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