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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

Shipping lines cut capacity

Major ocean carriers have implemented strategic capacity reductions to stabilise freight rates as demand softens ahead of China's Golden Week holiday perio...
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Posted on October 5, 2025

China Implements Special Port Fees

The Chinese Ministry of Transport has unveiled ten new implementation measures introducing special port fees specifically targeting vessels under US owners...
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Posted on October 4, 2025

China and Estonia Export Protocols

China and Estonia have formalised new trade agreements on last week, signing protocols that will facilitate the export of Estonian wild aquatic products an...
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Posted on September 29, 2025

China Air Transportation

China's civil aviation industry has reached a remarkable milestone, with cargo transportation volumes exceeding 6.51 million tonnes in August. This unprece...
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Posted on September 24, 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

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

Chinese exports grow at slowest rate in 6 months

China's export sector has experienced its most sluggish growth rate in six months, according to recent data reported by the Financial Times. This slowdown ...
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Posted on September 11, 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

China-EU: Rail freight down

Rail freight volumes between China and the European Union experienced a notable decline during the first half of 2025, according to recent market data. Thi...
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Posted on September 1, 2025

Shipping Company Announces Peak Season Surcharge

Swire Shipping has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo shipments from Australia to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Isl...
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Posted on August 28, 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

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

Rail Cargo Push, Coastal Shipping Reform & AI for Bridge Safety

India's infrastructure sector is witnessing significant transformation through strategic initiatives and technological advancement. The Gati Shakti Multimo...
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Russian Railways Crisis Threatens Freight and Economy

The Russian railway network is experiencing unprecedented operational difficulties, with declining freight volumes posing significant risks to both the nat...
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Posted on August 18, 2025

Freight Forwarders Raise Alarm Over Government Reforms Sabotage

Leading freight forwarding associations have voiced serious concerns regarding potential threats to the government's ambitious Maritime Strategy reforms. T...
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Posted on August 17, 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

Container shp stacks collapse

The 12,100 TEU container vessel Ever Feat, operated by Evergreen Marine, docked at the Port of Montevideo with significant damage to its container stacks. ...
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Posted on August 7, 2025

New US Tariffs for Norway

The implementation of new US tariffs is expected to create significant ripple effects across international trade routes and freight forwarding operations. ...
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Posted on August 4, 2025

Vietnamese and Chinese Logistics Partnership

Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises are forging stronger logistics partnerships to improve cross-border trade efficiency. The collaboration focuses on enhan...
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Posted on July 31, 2025

Unauthorised Exports to Russia

The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a substantial £1.3 million penalty on a company for breaching Export Adm...
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Posted on July 30, 2025

US EU Trade Deal

A potential trans-Atlantic trade dispute has been avoided following an agreement between the United States and European Union. The framework deal represent...
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Posted on July 29, 2025

Security fears cause tighter cargo manifest

The United Arab Emirates is set to introduce stricter cargo manifest regulations for ocean freight stakeholders, with implementation scheduled for 31 July ...
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Posted on July 27, 2025

Brazilian Beef Exports Surge 27%

Brazilian beef exports have demonstrated remarkable growth in the first half of 2025, recording a 27% increase compared to the same period last year. This ...
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Posted on July 25, 2025

Rotterdam Container Volume

The Port of Rotterdam is experiencing a complex dichotomy in its container traffic patterns, with robust consumer-driven import volumes overshadowed by con...
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Posted on July 24, 2025

Indian exporters face overweight container surcharges

Indian exporters are encountering increased costs as leading container shipping lines introduce surcharges for overweight cargo. Major carriers have implem...
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Posted on July 18, 2025

Antwerp cargo terminals under pressure

The Port of Antwerp, Northern Europe's busiest container hub, is experiencing significant operational strain as first-half volumes continue their upward tr...
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Posted on July 17, 2025

Mediterranean Shipping Routes Face Disruption from Migrant Crisis

The Mediterranean shipping sector is experiencing significant operational disruptions as migrant movements from Libya continue to surge. The situation has ...
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Posted on July 15, 2025

North Europe shipping ports: Antwerp-Bruges

Leading North European ports are bracing for sustained congestion in the coming months, with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges issuing warnings about persistent b...
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Posted on July 14, 2025

World’s Largest Solar-Powered Shipping

The maritime transport industry has witnessed a groundbreaking development with the launch of the Yuanhai Kou, the world's largest solar-powered car carrie...
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Posted on July 9, 2025

Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global trade, has recently experienced GPS jamming, causing concern among the shipping industry. Despit...
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Posted on July 6, 2025

Asia port disruption wave reaches Singapore

The port of Singapore, being the largest transshipment hub in Asia, is now experiencing disruptions as a result of the ongoing global shipping crisis. Carr...
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Posted on July 5, 2025

Wilhelmshaven Port Expects Rapid Growth

The port of Wilhelmshaven in northern Germany is poised for rapid volume growth throughout the rest of the year. This optimistic outlook follows a record-b...
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Posted on July 4, 2025

Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exporters

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition's annual meeting highlighted the ongoing difficulties faced by US agriculture exporters due to poor ocean reliabil...
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Posted on July 3, 2025

Freight rate shifts

The recent ceasefire in the Gulf region has helped to ease tensions, resulting in notable shifts in freight rates. This development comes amidst ongoing un...
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Posted on July 1, 2025

Wind-Powered Shipping

In a groundbreaking development for the freight forwarding industry, a wind-powered cargo vessel has achieved an astonishing 99.6% usage, leading to a sign...
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Posted on June 30, 2025

Robust demand Asia-Europe shipping

The Asia-Europe ocean trade is experiencing a surge in demand as the peak season commences. The freight forwarding industry is closely monitoring the Jul...
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Posted on June 27, 2025

Container Shipping at Risk as Middle East Tensions Rise

The recent Israeli strikes on Iran have heightened tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about the potential impact on container shipping in the re...
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Posted on June 21, 2025

Shipping company Resumes China-Los Angeles Service to Meet Import Demand

A leading global shipping company, has announced the resumption of its Central China Xpress service, which will reconnect China and Los Angeles. This move ...
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Posted on June 20, 2025

Russian oil freight rates t

Recent reports indicate that the cost of shipping Russian oil to India has seen a further reduction. However, industry experts suggest that the proposed Eu...
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Posted on June 17, 2025

Vietnam–Sweden Economic Ties

The economic relationship between Vietnam and Sweden has become more robust and diversified in recent years. Swedish enterprises have demonstrated a growin...
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Posted on June 15, 2025

Shipping line names cargo ships

Spliethoff, a prominent Dutch shipping and sea transport company headquartered in Amsterdam, oversees a group of reputable subsidiaries. The company is kno...
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Shanghai and Los Angeles – green shipping corridor

The ports of Shanghai and Los Angeles have announced a groundbreaking green shipping corridor initiative aimed at revolutionising global trade by drastical...
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Posted on June 12, 2025

Norway commemorates 40 years of salmon sushi

Norway is commemorating 40 years since the introduction of salmon sushi in Seoul, which has significantly contributed to the country's success in seafood e...
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Posted on June 11, 2025

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