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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

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

India-Europe shipping Rates

Ocean freight rates on the India-to-Europe trade lane have fallen by approximately 50% from the highs recorded in August, as softening demand continues to ...
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Posted on October 27, 2026

Persian Gulf Shipping

Even after the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens to maritime traffic, the network of alternative ports and overland corridors established during the recent co...
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Posted on October 26, 2026

UK’s Largest Port Operator – Australian ownership

The UK's largest port operator has been acquired by a leading Australian asset manager, marking one of the most significant infrastructure transactions in ...
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Posted on October 20, 2026

Import Restrictions on Spanish Vessels

The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has put forward proposals to impose port fees on Spanish-flagged vessels, alongside potential restricti...
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Posted on October 12, 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

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

New Reefer Services Exports to Central America

Refrigerated ocean carrier Great White is set to significantly expand its global network next month with the launch of two new ocean services and an interm...
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Posted on September 30, 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 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

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

Asia-Europe Freight Rates

Ocean carriers are moving to implement fresh rate increases on the Asia-Europe trade lane in an effort to arrest a three-month decline in freight rates. Ho...
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Posted on September 16, 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

US Imports

An already robust peak shipping season is set to conclude with a surge this month, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), as vessel delays at C...
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Posted on September 11, 2026

Express Banana Shipping

Cosco Shipping has introduced a new express service transporting Peruvian bananas to Shanghai, China, in just 23 days. The route represents a significant i...
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Posted on September 9, 2026

US Imports

The United States is bracing for its busiest import month of the year, with September set to cap off an already robust peak shipping season, according to t...
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Posted on September 7, 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

New UK-China Shipping Route to Launch

A new seasonal shipping service connecting China and the UK is set to launch this autumn, offering businesses a faster alternative for time-sensitive goods...
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Posted on August 17, 2026

Air Cargo Rates

The recent overhaul of the European Union's duty-free tax framework is already reshaping the air cargo landscape, with early indicators pointing to softeni...
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Posted on August 12, 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

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

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

Kenya Freight

Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has recorded a significant uplift in freight activity during the first half of 2026, transporting 4.278 million tonnes...
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Posted on July 17, 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

New Asia–South America Shipping Loop

Ocean carriers are redeploying substantial tonnage on the Asia to South America east coast trade lane, following an earlier shift of vessels towards Asia�...
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Posted on July 9, 2026

Sea Freight rates

Trans-Pacific carriers may be approaching the end of a sustained freight rate rally, as newly deployed capacity on the US West Coast begins to reshape mark...
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Posted on July 3, 2026

Container Shipping Rates

Container shipping rates have experienced a dramatic escalation in recent months, with spot rates from China to the US West Coast climbing by more than 300...
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Posted on July 1, 2026

Shipping Industry Seeks Clarity on US-Iran

The global shipping industry is calling for greater clarity on the recently announced US-Iran agreement before vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz...
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Posted on June 22, 2026

South America-US Freight rates

Spot ocean freight rates on the South America to US trade lane are rising sharply, driven by tighter vessel capacity and a surge in frontloading activity f...
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Posted on June 18, 2026

Sweden Releases Jin Hui Captain

Swedish authorities have released the captain of the Jin Hui, a tanker currently under international sanctions, although the broader investigation into the...
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Posted on June 17, 2026

G7 Targets 60% Cap on China’s Rare Earth Supply

The G7 nations have set an ambitious target to reduce global reliance on Chinese rare earth minerals, aiming to ensure that no single country supplies more...
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Posted on June 11, 2026

Port of Los Angeles Reports 17% Surge in May Cargo Volumes

The Port of Los Angeles has reported a significant 17% increase in cargo volumes for May, underlining its growing strength as one of the world's most relia...
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Posted on June 9, 2026

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

US Agricultural Freight Growth

The United States agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on cost-effective inland river transportation to remain competitive within the global marke...
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Posted on May 26, 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

Turkish Ports Cargo Volumes

Turkish ports have set a new record for cargo handling in April, marking a significant milestone for the country's maritime trade sector. According to t...
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Posted on May 7, 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

Cooking Oil Imports from China

American imports of used cooking oil from China are expected to accelerate sharply in the coming months, driven by stricter US biofuel-blending requirement...
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Posted on April 30, 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

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

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

Reefer Importers in Houston port

The Port of Houston has implemented reduced free time allowances for refrigerated container importers in response to persistent high dwell times at the fac...
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Posted on April 1, 2026

US imports to fall below 2025 levels

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has projected a significant decline in US import volumes, with container traffic expected to fall below 2025 levels as...
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Posted on March 2, 2026

December US imports

Recent data indicates that December import volumes into the United States are poised to fall to their lowest levels since June 2023, according to retail se...
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Posted on December 31, 2025

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