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Port of Los Angeles Reports 17% Surge in May Cargo Volumes

The Port of Los Angeles has reported a significant 17% increase in cargo volumes for May, underlining its growing strength as one of the world's most relia...
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Posted on June 9, 2026

Indian Railways Approves boost to Freight Transport

Indian Railways has given a significant boost to freight transportation with the approval of the ₹172 crore Somtane–Chikhli chord line project in Mahar...
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Posted on June 8, 2026

Ukraine and Albania Road Transport Agreement

Ukraine and Albania have taken a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral trade relations, signing a new road transport agreement on 16 June. Th...
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Posted on June 5, 2026

Freight Recovery

The freight market has decisively turned, marking the end of what many industry observers describe as the longest downturn in living memory. However, while...
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Posted on June 4, 2026

UK Port of Middlesbrough Positions Itself as a Specialist Bulk Cargo Hub

The Port of Middlesbrough, situated on the east coast of England, is consolidating its standing as a leading destination within the UK dry bulk shipping ma...
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Posted on June 3, 2026

Corn Ship Reaches Iran

A grain vessel exporting corn to Iran entered the Persian Gulf after crossing the US blockade line beyond the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant devel...
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Posted on June 2, 2026

China Increasing Coal Imports

Geopolitical instability continues to disrupt key global shipping routes, with significant implications for energy markets and freight operations worldwide...
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Posted on June 1, 2026

China Shifts Focus to High-Value Agricultural Exports

China is strategically pivoting towards high-value agricultural exports as the nation seeks to rebalance its position in global food trade. In 2025, China ...
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Posted on May 27, 2026

US Agricultural Freight Growth

The United States agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on cost-effective inland river transportation to remain competitive within the global marke...
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Posted on May 26, 2026

Lufthansa Cargo to Exhibit at Transport Logistic China 2026

Lufthansa Cargo has confirmed its participation in Transport Logistic China 2026, one of Asia's leading trade fairs for the logistics, mobility, IT, and su...
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Posted on May 25, 2026

Rising Cargo Theft Threats

The FBI Philadelphia Field Office has issued an urgent alert to the transportation and logistics sector, warning of a significant rise in cargo theft scams...
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Posted on May 22, 2026

Containers Fall onto Bunkering Tanker at Port of Antwerp-Bruges

An incident occurred recently at DP World's Antwerp Gateway terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, where four containers fell during routine container han...
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Posted on May 21, 2026

Port of Saint Helena Boosts Cargo Operations

The Port of Saint Helena has significantly strengthened its cargo handling capabilities following the delivery of new specialist equipment. Forkliftcenter ...
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Posted on May 20, 2026

Wärtsilä Reports Rising Ship Demand

The maritime industry is adopting an increasingly pragmatic approach to decarbonisation, with shipowners prioritising efficiency, flexibility and long-term...
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Posted on May 19, 2026

Greek Shipping

As the global shipping industry contends with mounting geopolitical, environmental and technological pressures, the focus on maintaining high-quality fleet...
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Posted on May 18, 2026

Western Africa’s Petroleum Product Imports

Western Africa's clean petroleum product (CPP) imports have fallen sharply, dropping 44% year-on-year between April and May, according to Niels Rasmussen, ...
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Posted on May 15, 2026

Freight Rates Climbing

The ocean freight market is entering the summer period with a notable divergence between headline figures and underlying market realities. Rates are trendi...
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Posted on May 14, 2026

Canada’s Ports and Shippers

According to the Bank of Canada, the country's maritime trade connectivity has deteriorated significantly over the past decade, presenting a notable challe...
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Posted on May 13, 2026

Asia Vehicle Exports

The global roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping sector is experiencing a sustained period of growth, with strong demand for vehicle and high/heavy cargo expect...
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Posted on May 12, 2026

Shipping security

The resilience, openness and security of global shipping has been declared a 'strategic imperative' as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to...
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Posted on May 11, 2026

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

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