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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

Direct Asia-Europe Air Cargo

The unexpected closure of Persian Gulf airspace has created significant disruption to international air cargo operations, prompting a surge in demand for d...
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Posted on March 30, 2026

Regional shipping lines fill the gap

Regional shipping lines are seizing market opportunities in the India-Middle East trade lane, as major carriers reassess their service offerings. These tra...
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Posted on March 27, 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

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 Shipping Exports to Middle East

British and international freight forwarders are currently navigating service disruptions affecting cargo shipments from the United States to Middle East d...
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Posted on March 19, 2026

Belgium strike

A comprehensive strike action that commenced on 9 March has escalated throughout Belgium, bringing maritime operations to a standstill and severely impacti...
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Posted on March 18, 2026

Temporary container storage at Indian ports

Leading international shipping carriers are currently negotiating with Indian port authorities to secure temporary berthing arrangements for vessels carryi...
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Posted on March 17, 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

Air Freight Backlog

The ongoing Middle East conflict is creating significant disruption to global air freight operations, with potentially severe consequences for Asian logist...
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Posted on March 12, 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

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

American Gulf Container Terminal

Port Freeport has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with the successful completion of multiple enhancement projects at the Velasco Container ...
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Posted on February 26, 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

Iran’s Agricultural Exports

Iran's agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable growth, with exports reaching $8 billion over a 10-month period, according to recent ministerial rep...
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Posted on February 23, 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

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

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

Hong Kong rise in cargo volumes

Hong Kong International Airport has recorded a significant 5.4% increase in air freight volumes, demonstrating robust growth in the air freight sector. The...
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Posted on February 16, 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

Norway’s Seafood Exports

Norway's seafood export sector experienced a notable downturn in January 2026, with total export values reaching NOK 14.8 billion (USD 1.53 billion, EUR 1....
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Posted on February 11, 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

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

Greece-China Shipping

The strategic partnership between Greece and China has become increasingly vital to global maritime trade, with industry experts acknowledging their combin...
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Posted on February 4, 2026

Atlantic Storm Closes West Mediterranean Container Hubs

The West Mediterranean's critical container hubs have been forced to cease operations as another powerful Atlantic storm batters southwestern Europe. This ...
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Posted on February 3, 2026

Air Freight Rates

The global air freight market is experiencing notable shifts as seasonal factors influence both demand and capacity availability. Whilst rates have firmed,...
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Posted on February 1, 2026

Norway Aquaculture top supplier

The Norwegian aquaculture sector has witnessed a significant milestone as Ode, a prominent fish farming enterprise, has secured its position as Norway's la...
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Posted on January 30, 2026

South Africa’s Maize Exports Set to Rise

South Africa's maize export volumes are projected to rise significantly in the coming months, according to the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural ...
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Posted on January 28, 2026

New Baltic Short-Sea Shipping Service

Ellerman City Liners has announced the launch of a new short-sea shipping service linking the Baltic region with the United Kingdom, scheduled to commence ...
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Posted on January 26, 2026

Nuclear-Powered Shipping Research Norway

A groundbreaking maritime project in Norway has secured £16 million in funding to advance research into nuclear-powered shipping solutions. The substantia...
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Posted on January 23, 2026

New Direct Air Cargo Route to Philippines

A new direct air freight route linking Zhuhai Airport's International Air Cargo terminal with key destinations in the Philippines. This strategic developme...
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Posted on January 21, 2026

Port of Saint John Canada

The Port of Saint John, Canada's easternmost maritime gateway, has successfully completed the final phase of its comprehensive expansion project. The devel...
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Posted on January 16, 2026

Food and Drink Exports from Ireland

Ireland's food and drink sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, with exports reaching a record €19 billion according to Bord Bia's latest report. Th...
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Posted on January 15, 2026

Textile Exports from Pakistan

Pakistan's textile and apparel exports have experienced a notable downturn across its three primary export destinations: the European Union, United States ...
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Posted on January 14, 2026

Authorities in Finland Detain Cargo Vessel

Finnish law enforcement authorities have taken decisive action by detaining the cargo vessel Fitburg, which is under investigation for potentially damaging...
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Posted on January 13, 2026

Air Cargo prospects

The air cargo sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience throughout 2025, according to the latest market analysis from Freightos. Industry proje...
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Posted on January 12, 2026

British Defence Exports

Britain has achieved its highest defence export figures since records began in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the UK's manufacturing sector and ...
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Posted on January 10, 2026

Bulgaria Secures European Funding for Intermodal Freight Terminal

Bulgaria has successfully obtained European Union funding for the development of a state-of-the-art intermodal terminal in Ruse, marking a significant mile...
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Posted on January 9, 2026

Venezuela’s Maritime Sector Faces Increasing Transparency Concerns

The Venezuelan maritime sector is experiencing growing opacity concerns, particularly regarding cargo vessel operations. Whilst general cargo ships traditi...
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Posted on January 5, 2026

Rail Freight

The Port of Long Beach's newly appointed Chief Executive has identified enhanced inland rail connectivity as a strategic priority for expanding the port's ...
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Posted on December 30, 2025

Polyethylene exports

The polyethylene market is experiencing a notable shift as United States exports continue to rise, providing a crucial buffer against weakening domestic de...
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Posted on December 23, 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

USA East Coast Apples Exports

The East Coast apple export market has demonstrated a remarkable resurgence, with Pennsylvania producers reporting exceptionally tight supply conditions am...
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Posted on December 18, 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

Sea Freight Sweden

The ocean freight sector in Sweden has reached a remarkable milestone in sustainable logistics, achieving CO2 reductions of up to 86.9% on full container l...
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Posted on December 15, 2025

Chilean cherries exports to China

Ethiopian Cargo has commenced its 2025-2026 cherry season operations with an inaugural long-haul charter flight from Chile to China, establishing a pioneer...
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Posted on December 12, 2025

China railfreight

China's railway freight sector has demonstrated robust performance in the first eleven months of 2024, recording a 2.7% year-on-year increase in cargo volu...
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Posted on December 11, 2025
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