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Global Logistics merger

Scan Global Logistics has entered into an agreement to acquire Portland-based freight forwarder OIA Global, marking a significant step in the company's int...
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Posted on November 11, 2026

AI Cargo Boom

Taiwan's four major carriers — EVA Airways, China Airlines, STARLUX Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan — have each reported record-high revenues for October,...
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Posted on November 10, 2026

Arctic Container Shipping

Container vessels operating between China and Europe maintained consistent transit speeds across Russia's Northern Sea Route (NSR) throughout 2025, demonst...
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Posted on November 9, 2026

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

Bangladesh Exports

Ongoing disruptions across Bangladesh's apparel manufacturing sector are placing significant pressure on carrier volume targets, as export shipments remain...
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Posted on November 5, 2026

Arctic Trade Routes

Last week, Moscow and Beijing reached a landmark agreement to expand freight traffic along Arctic shipping corridors, increase services between their respe...
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Posted on November 4, 2026

China’s Vehicle Exports

China's vehicle export sector continues to demonstrate robust growth, with the latest shipment of Chinese-made vehicles departing from Lianyungang's Ganyu ...
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Posted on November 3, 2026

Turkish Airlines to Lease Converted Boeing 777 Freighters

Turkish Airlines has signed a lease agreement with AerCap for converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters, marking a significant expansion of its cargo operati...
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Posted on November 2, 2026

Freight Rates – Russia

Freight rates for the transportation of Russian oil are holding at record levels, driven by a tightening tanker market and escalating security concerns in ...
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Posted on October 30, 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

Kazakhstan Rail Freight

Kazakhstan has reported significant growth in rail freight transportation with fellow member states of the Organisation of Turkic States, underscoring the ...
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Posted on October 28, 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

New African Shipping Company

A newly established African shipping company is setting its sights on building a fleet of 50 vessels, backed by significant Chinese investment. The Sierra ...
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Posted on October 23, 2026

North Bund Forum Strengthens Global Shipping Cooperation Consensus

The recent North Bund Forum, hosted in Shanghai, has further strengthened international consensus on the importance of win-win cooperation across the globa...
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Posted on October 22, 2026

Vietnam Rail Freight Depot Network

Global shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to expand its logistics footprint in Vietnam through a strategic partnership with local firm Hateco, targe...
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Posted on October 21, 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

India-Middle East Cargo Flow Pressures

Freight movements between India and the Middle East are facing renewed pressure, as a combination of port congestion and recent vessel attacks continues to...
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Posted on October 19, 2026

China Exports Surge

China's exports recorded a remarkable 36.3% increase in September, significantly outpacing market expectations and highlighting the resilience of global tr...
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Posted on October 16, 2026

Container Ship Sinks

A major maritime incident has occurred after a cargo ship carrying in excess of 2,500 containers sank following what has been reported as a naval mine expl...
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Posted on October 15, 2026

Rotterdam’s Cargo volumes

The Port of Rotterdam has reported broadly flat cargo volumes for the first nine months of the year, as carriers continue to redirect transshipment calls t...
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Posted on October 14, 2026

Empty Containers LA-LB

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the busiest gateway in the United States, are experiencing mounting congestion due to a growing backlog of empty c...
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Posted on October 13, 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

Air China Cargo

Air China Cargo has further strengthened its freighter capacity with the addition of a new Boeing 777F to its growing fleet. The latest aircraft, registere...
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Posted on October 7, 2026

Iran and Afghanistan Rail Freight

Iran and Afghanistan are progressing with new rail infrastructure projects as Central Asian transport corridors continue to expand, offering significant op...
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Posted on October 6, 2026

Electric Long-Haul Freight Vehicles

The future of electric long-haul road transport may arrive sooner than anticipated, provided the vehicles operate without human drivers. Autonomous truck t...
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Posted on October 5, 2026

Dock Strike in Germany Averted

A potential large-scale strike by German dockworkers has been successfully averted following a landmark agreement between the trade union and port employer...
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Posted on October 2, 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

Strong El Niño Set to Test New Zealand’s Freight Networks

New Zealand's freight networks are expectingsignificant disruption as a strong El Niño weather pattern takes hold across the region. The shift in climate ...
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Posted on September 29, 2026

India Westbound Container Freight Rates

The recent surge in container shipping rates from India to Western markets appears to be losing momentum, as booking volumes for October shipments begin to...
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Posted on September 28, 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 – Uzbekistan Rail freight

The highly anticipated China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is set to become a transformative force for regional connectivity, with local stakeholders expre...
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Posted on September 24, 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

Shipping Over Capacity

The period following Golden Week is shaping up to be a particularly challenging one for the global shipping industry, according to the latest analysis from...
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Posted on September 22, 2026

Brazil Low Water Surcharge

Brazilian regulators have launched a formal review of low-water surcharges imposed by carriers, a development that could carry significant implications for...
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Posted on September 21, 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

Rhine River Shipping

Shipping operations along the Rhine, one of Europe's most critical arteries for container and chemical transport, have been brought to a near standstill as...
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Posted on September 17, 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

Cargo Ship Cocaine Smuggling Case

The maritime industry has once again been thrust into the spotlight following the imprisonment of a seafarer involved in a significant cocaine smuggling op...
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Posted on September 10, 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

Chinese Cargo Ship Fire

A tragic incident has unfolded at one of China's major shipping hubs, where a cargo ship docked for repairs was engulfed by a massive fire, resulting in th...
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Posted on September 8, 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

Ethiopian Airlines Freighter Service

Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its global cargo network with the launch of a new dedicated air freighter service between Chengdu, China, and its hub in Ad...
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Posted on September 4, 2026

Arctic Shipping

In Europe, the growing cooperation between China and Russia on container shipping through the Arctic is increasingly viewed as another indicator of deepeni...
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Posted on September 3, 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
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