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China Exports Rise

China has reported a notable uptick in exports, with its trade surplus widening significantly in the run-up to a much-anticipated visit from US President D...
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Posted on May 8, 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

Brussels Container Volumes

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a decline in container volumes during the first quarter of 2024, with adverse weather conditions and labour unrest cite...
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Posted on May 5, 2026

Norway – New Bulk Carrier

Norwegian operator Hagland Shipping has officially taken delivery of a newly built self-discharging bulk carrier, marking another significant addition to i...
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Posted on May 1, 2026

Container Shipping Faces Disruption

The container shipping sector is bracing for further disruption as the prolonged conflict involving Iran continues to weigh on global trade flows. Industry...
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Posted on April 28, 2026

Antwerp-Bruges Q1 Container Volumes

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a decline in shipping container volumes during the first quarter of 2024, with adverse weather conditions and labour un...
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Posted on April 27, 2026

U.S. Logistics Shifts as Air Freight Capacity Declines

The U.S. logistics sector is undergoing notable changes as air freight capacity continues to decline, prompting forwarders and shippers to reassess their s...
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Posted on April 24, 2026

Japan’s Exports Accelerate

Japan's export sector recorded stronger growth in March, driven by a notable rebound in demand from China. The latest trade figures indicate a positive shi...
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Posted on April 23, 2026

China Halts Poultry Imports from Chile

China has officially suspended all poultry imports from Chile following a recent outbreak of bird flu in the South American nation, according to an announc...
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Posted on April 21, 2026

War Boosts Logistics Profits as Shipping Chaos Persists

European logistics companies are poised to announce stronger first-quarter profits, buoyed by the ongoing disruption caused by the US-Israeli conflict with...
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Posted on April 15, 2026

US Resin Exports in 2026

Global polyethylene prices have almost doubled since late February, following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move has effectively severed the ...
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Posted on April 14, 2026

El Niño Forecast Signals New Risk of Low Water Levels at Panama Canal

Global shipping faces the prospect of yet another significant disruption, with industry expert Lars Jensen warning that weather-related challenges at the P...
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Posted on April 13, 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

Shipping lines Rate Increases and Fuel Surcharges

Ocean carriers are rolling out a fresh wave of rate increases and fuel surcharges as they grapple with mounting operational costs across global trade lanes...
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Posted on April 9, 2026

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

Russia’s Yamal LNG Resumes Cargo exports

Russia's Yamal LNG facility, operated by the country's leading liquefied natural gas producer Novatek, has dispatched its first cargo shipment to China fol...
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Posted on April 6, 2026

Cheaper sea freight affects rail freight

The Eurasian rail freight sector experienced a significant shift in 2025 as more competitive ocean freight rates prompted shippers to return to maritime tr...
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Posted on April 3, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norway Shipping line order

A Car Carrier based in Norway has commissioned a shipyard in China to construct an additional 7,000 CEU (car equivalent unit) newbuild vessel, further expa...
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Posted on January 6, 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

Sweden Releases Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ship

Swedish customs officials have released a Russian cargo vessel that was boarded and inspected last week according to maritime authorities. The inspection, ...
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Posted on December 20, 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

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

Severe storms disrupt Southeast Asia shipping

Ocean carriers and terminal operators at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port are grappling with significant operational disruptions following a three-day shutdown tri...
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Posted on December 9, 2025

Canada Seeks New Container Gateways

The Canadian government has announced preliminary objectives for a new logistics infrastructure fund designed to strengthen the nation's international trad...
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Posted on December 2, 2025

Intra-Asia Freight Rates

Ocean freight rates on intra-Asia shipping lanes continue to command premium levels, with services between China and Southeast Asia maintaining multi-month...
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Posted on November 28, 2025

Cameroon: Pineapple Exports

Recent data reveals a significant downturn in Cameroon's pineapple export sector, with volumes decreasing by an average of 18.1% over the five-year period ...
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Posted on November 23, 2025

Argentina improves Apple and Pear Exports to Mexico

Argentina has introduced new measures to accelerate apple and pear exports to Mexico, strengthening trade relations between the two nations. Mexico continu...
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Posted on November 14, 2025

Vietnam Achieves £5.9bn in Coffee Exports

Vietnam's coffee export sector has demonstrated remarkable growth, generating approximately £5.9 billion (US$7.41 billion) during the first ten months of ...
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Posted on November 7, 2025

Cargo Aircraft Skids in Hong Kong

A tragic incident occurred at Hong Kong International Airport when a cargo aircraft departed the runway during landing operations, subsequently colliding w...
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Posted on October 22, 2025

Europe benefits from US downturn

The latest air freight data reveals a continued decline in cargo volumes from China and India to the United States during week 41, marking another consecut...
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Posted on October 18, 2025

New Scotland-China Air Route for Exports

A significant new air freight route connecting Scotland and China has been established, with the inaugural cargo flight touching down at Glasgow Prestwick ...
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Posted on October 16, 2025

Canada Grain Exports to Mexico

Canadian grain exporters are experiencing enhanced trade opportunities with Mexico, marking a significant development in North American freight corridors. ...
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Posted on September 26, 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

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

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

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

The air cargo sector is navigating a significant market adjustment following July's exceptional volume surge, driven by US importers stockpiling inventory ...
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Posted on August 14, 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

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

China Invests Billions in Airport Upgrades

China has unveiled a multi-billion pound investment programme aimed at modernising and expanding its airport infrastructure across the nation. This strateg...
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Posted on July 21, 2025

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