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10% tariffs cause confusion, for US importers

US importers of non-Chinese goods are facing unexpected costs due to a scheduling peculiarity related to the 10% import tariffs. Despite loading their carg...
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Posted on May 27, 2025

Suez Canal shipping traffic

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has taken decisive action to regain shipping traffic by reducing transit fees. Last week, SCA Chairman Osama Rabie engaged i...
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Posted on May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s shrimp exports to EU rebound

Vietnam's shrimp exports to the European Union have experienced a remarkable recovery in the first quarter of 2025. According to recent data, the export va...
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Posted on May 16, 2025

EU exports of alcoholic beverages in 2024

In 2024, the European Union exported a staggering 29.8 billion euro worth of alcoholic beverages, according to The Sofia Globe. France led the way in expor...
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Posted on May 1, 2025

Antwerp-Bruges Surpasses Rotterdam as Europe’s Busiest Container Port

In a significant shift within the European shipping industry, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges has surpassed Rotterdam to become the busiest container port in Eu...
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Posted on April 30, 2025

SHIPPING: Tariffs push container rates

Container shipping rates from Southeast Asia and Vietnam to the United States have recently surpassed those from China. This shift in pricing is primarily ...
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Posted on April 29, 2025

Exports in recyclable raw materials decreased in 2024

There has been a decrease in the export of recyclable raw materials in 2024. This includes recyclable waste, scrap, and other secondary raw materials or by...
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Posted on April 25, 2025

EU freight methods

According to the latest data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, most goods within the EU were transported by sea in 2023. The rep...
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Posted on April 18, 2025

Brands temporarily halt ocean shipments from China

Leading brands in the USA are currently refraining from shipping goods out of China as they struggle with exorbitant freight rates. These companies are rel...
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Posted on April 17, 2025

The Rush to Import Goods before US Tariffs

Despite the rush to import goods before the implementation of Trump's tariffs, logistics experts have confirmed that shipping companies, freight forwarders...
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Posted on April 4, 2025

Norway Seafood exportts to Vietnam in 2024

In 2024, Vietnam's thriving culinary landscape and increasing demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood led to a significant surge in Norwegian ...
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Posted on March 30, 2025

Bilbao takes centre stage in short sea shipping

The Port of Bilbao is gearing up to host the prestigious annual Coastlink conference, a gathering focused on short sea shipping. As a prominent player in t...
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Posted on March 27, 2025

Australian shipping fleet criticises government

The Australian shipping industry has levelled criticism at the government, asserting that it has failed to prioritise the restoration of the country's merc...
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Posted on March 26, 2025

Winged cargo ship sets a new maritime standard

Significant strides in advancing sustainable shipping practices have been made with the successful trial of an innovative winged cargo ship. This groundbre...
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Posted on March 25, 2025

Russian grain exports by seafreight

In February 2023, Russia experienced a substantial decline in its seaborne grain exports, with a 52.3% year-on-year decrease, as reported by Baird Maritime...
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Posted on March 23, 2025

India-Europe Freight Rates

Several leading shipping lines have recently reduced spot booking rates from West India to North Europe by $300 to $500 per container, according to freight...
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Posted on March 19, 2025

Shipping – Return to Red Sea Route

According to the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's busiest port, carriers returning to the Red Sea route can expect to face several months of port congestion. Th...
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Posted on March 11, 2025

Port of Liverpool Bulk Cargo

RW Freight reports that the Port of Liverpool has significantly enhanced its bulk cargo handling capabilities with the inauguration of its first deep water...
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Posted on March 3, 2025

Shipping Discounts

According to a leading ocean freight rate benchmarking platform, carriers on the Asia-Europe trade lane are enticing shippers with discounted long-term con...
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Posted on March 2, 2025

Shipping profits

The recent surge in shipping profits is expected to dissipate due to increased US tariffs on goods from China and the reopening of the Red Sea trade route....
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Posted on February 25, 2025

Cargo ship master sentenced in UK over Baltic Sea collision

The master of a British-flagged cargo ship has been sentenced by a UK court for his role in a deadly collision that occurred in the Baltic Sea. The inciden...
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Posted on February 19, 2025

Kitikmeot Inuit Shipping Costs

The Kitkimeot Inuit Association has announced a new subsidy that will cover a significant portion of the shipping costs for Inuit beneficiaries in the regi...
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Posted on February 2, 2025

New Direct Shipping Route China-Europe

RW Freight is pleased to report on the establishment of a new direct shipping route between China and Europe, known as the "China-Europe Express". This inn...
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Posted on January 28, 2025

Shippers face uncertainty

Shippers are confronted with a high degree of uncertainty as President Trump seems to have reconsidered his campaign pledge to impose tariffs of 60% on Chi...
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Posted on January 26, 2025

Methane emissions from LNG shipping

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has launched FUMES 2 (Fugitive and Unburned Methane Emissions from Ships Part 2), a two-year resea...
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Posted on December 16, 2024

Shipping deserves its due credit

In a recent article, Punit Oza, President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, discusses the launch of a new initiative called Shipping for Good Coll...
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Posted on December 12, 2024

Ukraine Sells Unprofitable Cargo Ship Series

The state-run Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDP) has announced its decision to sell a substantial part of its general cargo fleet. This move comes as ...
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Posted on December 11, 2024

Bordeaux Grand Cru Exports to Greater China

RW Freight reports that Bordeaux Grand Cru exports to Greater China have experienced a sustained decline, with the latest figures revealing a drop to €24...
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Posted on November 27, 2024

Wilhelmshaven linked to Ningbo with direct service

The ports of Wilhelmshaven on the North Sea Coast of Germany and Ningbo in China have signed a groundbreaking agreement to establish a direct shipping serv...
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Posted on November 20, 2024

Canada’s ports closed by strikes

The Port of Montreal is facing significant disruption as a result of ongoing strike action. This has led to a 40% reduction in container traffic, as repor...
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Posted on November 14, 2024

Shipping eco news

The shipping industry's pursuit of decarbonisation is being helped by the adoption of low- and zero-carbon fuels, including methanol, methane, and ammonia....
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Posted on November 4, 2024

India restrictions on imports

India will probably reverse legislation which abolished cabotage restrictions, saying that the advantages gained by foreign-flag carriers have disadvantag...
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Posted on October 31, 2024

Cargo ships return to North Devon

Cargo ships have returned to North Devon, marking a significant development for the county. The establishment of a new shipping route should bring about nu...
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Posted on October 17, 2024

Strong freight rates drive higher Q3 revenue

RW Freight reports that Taiwan's three largest freight shipping carriers have experienced a surge in revenue during the third quarter of the year. The gr...
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Posted on October 12, 2024

Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping

The Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping has been officially inaugerated to improve Hong Kong's standing as a global shipping centre. The launch reception was...
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Posted on October 11, 2024

Container Shipping Prospects

Shippers in the container industry are currently grappling with a multitude of supply chain disruptions. As they strive to maintain control over inventory ...
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Posted on September 30, 2024

Typhoon closes Shanghai, Ningbo ports

A leading global shipping company has issued an advisory warning of significant cargo and vessel disruption following the closure of Shanghai and Ningbo po...
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Posted on September 16, 2024

Container ship explosion

A powerful explosion from a container ship hit the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan at 1-40pm on Friday 9 August. It said that no casualties or injuries had been re...
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Posted on August 12, 2024

Dangerous cargo list highlights need for proper declaration

Goods as varied and seemingly innocuous as cotton, fishmeal, grain, and wood pellets appear on a list of 15 dangerous cargo types commonly carried in shipp...
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Posted on June 18, 2024

Plans ‘Green Shipping Corridor’ Between UK and Ireland

The UK’s second-largest port owner, and renewable energy and maritime specialists, NatPower Marine, have announced their plans to establish the first “...
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Posted on May 28, 2024

New logistics and freight yard

A new logistics and freight yard adjoining Southampton Container Terminal is expected to give a significant extra competitive edge to cargo and haulage ope...
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Posted on May 20, 2024

Increase in container shipping imports from China into Mexico

There has been a massive increase in container shipping imports from China into Mexico. Increase in demand for container shipping imports from China int...
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Posted on March 27, 2024

Chilean cherries 10% costlier but fewer import

The prices of Chilean cherries are 10% higher this year in Vietnam due to lower import volumes. A VnExpress survey this week found that most of the import...
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Posted on February 28, 2024

French shipping line’s revenue declines

A French shipping Group has announced a significant decline in net income, falling by 85% to $3.64 billion for the fiscal year 2023 compared to $24.88 bill...
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Posted on February 19, 2024

China to Europe exports re-routed

Freight forwarders who organise the shipment of goods — have reported a sharp increase in enquiries and bookings for rail freight to Europe via Russia. ...
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Posted on February 2, 2024

Israeli cargo avoiding Red Sea

One of the world's largest shipping firms said it would no longer carry Israeli cargo via the Red Sea. The shipping line said: "For the safety of ships ...
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Posted on December 19, 2023

Shipping re-routes after Red Sea Attacks

The threats to shipping around Egypt’s Suez Canal may increase freight rates from Asia to Europe or to the US East Coast as ships take alternative, longe...
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Posted on December 18, 2023

Railf Freight Trains halved in 2023

Rail freight volumes along the 'New Silk Road' decreased by around 50 per cent this year. According to the operator, the drop was already visible within th...
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Posted on December 13, 2023

Strike closes St Lawrence Seaway freight corridor

Shipping on the St Lawrence Seaway between Montreal and Lake Erie stopped on Sunday after 361 workers in the Unifor labour union in Ontario and Quebec walk...
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Posted on October 25, 2023

Australian Backs Coastal Shipping

A newly-released report in Australia makes recommendations on shipping policy and regulatory reforms which could improve commercial conditions for Australi...
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Posted on October 16, 2023

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