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Asia-Europe Sea freight Bookings for December

RW Freight reports a notable increase in sea freight bookings for the Asia-Europe ocean trade throughout December, reflecting robust demand across internat...
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Posted on December 22, 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

November air cargo growth

The global air cargo market witnessed significant shifts in November, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key growth driver whilst traditional China-US trade...
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Posted on December 8, 2025

China Exports

China's export strategy is experiencing a significant shift as the nation increasingly focuses on African markets to offset declining trade volumes with th...
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Posted on December 5, 2025

Container Shipping Firms Cut Asia-US Services

Container shipping companies are significantly scaling back their services between China and the United States in response to declining trade volumes cause...
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Posted on December 4, 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

Green Shipping

A groundbreaking report from the Global Maritime Forum and Getting to Zero Coalition reveals substantial growth in green shipping corridors across key emer...
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Posted on November 27, 2025

Intra-Asia freight rates

Ocean freight rates on intra-Asia routes, particularly between China and Southeast Asia, continue to hold at multi-month highs as the market grapples with ...
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Posted on November 26, 2025

Slump of US imports from Asia

The United States is experiencing a significant downturn in imports from Asia, with the decline proving more severe than typical year-end patterns suggest....
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Posted on November 25, 2025

Trade deal could boost short-term China imports

The recent trade agreement between Washington and Beijing is expected to generate an immediate increase in cargo volumes, according to industry analysts. H...
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Posted on November 10, 2025

East Midlands Airport – new cargo airline

East Midlands Airport (EMA) has strengthened its position as a leading UK cargo hub with the arrival of Chinese freight operator SF Express. The carrier ha...
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Posted on November 3, 2025

English Wine Exports

The English wine industry is experiencing a significant shift as producers increasingly focus on export opportunities to markets including Norway, Japan an...
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Posted on October 24, 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

China-US Airfreight Market

The airfreight market between China and the United States is experiencing significant growth as businesses rush to move goods ahead of potential tariff imp...
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Posted on October 15, 2025

Downward shift in India-Europe freight shipping rates

The India-Europe shipping corridor is experiencing sustained downward pressure on ocean freight rates, reflecting broader market volatility affecting globa...
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Posted on October 14, 2025

The Politics of Arctic Shipping

The successful completion of a direct sailing between Ningbo-Zhoushan and Felixstowe via the Arctic Northern Sea Route marks a significant development in i...
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Posted on October 13, 2025

100,000 China-Europe Freight Train Journeys

Two major railway ports in China's Xinjiang region have reached a significant milestone in international freight transport. Alashankou (Alataw Pass) and Ho...
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Posted on October 11, 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

Poland/Belarus Border Disrupts China-Europe Freight

The recent closure of Poland's border with Belarus has created substantial disruptions to international freight movements between China and the European Un...
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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

EU’s Strategic Approach to Supply Chain Management

The European Union's supply chain strategy continues to evolve as international trade dynamics shift. Recent data from the Hungarian Rail Cargo Group highl...
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Posted on September 12, 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

China-Europe Rail Freight

The Alashankou Railway Station in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has reached a significant milestone this week, with Monday's departure...
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Posted on September 10, 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 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

National Road Freight China

As climate change continues to drive extreme weather events globally, China has taken significant steps to harmonise economic development with environmenta...
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Posted on August 13, 2025

Railways Drive Modernisation in China Freight Transport Sector

China's ambitious railway modernisation programme is transforming the nation's freight transport landscape, presenting significant opportunities for intern...
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Posted on August 12, 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

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

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

Azerbaijan Railways Launches Cargo Terminal in China

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xi'an Free Trade Port Construction and Operation Co. Ltd. to develop a new cargo te...
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Posted on July 16, 2025

Air Freight Essential for herbs

The transportation of fresh herbs presents unique challenges in international logistics, particularly for delicate varieties such as basil. Whilst sea ...
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Posted on July 10, 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

China Post launches- new freight service

China Postal Airlines, a subsidiary of China Post, has officially launched a new international freight service connecting Zhengzhou, China, and Luxembourg....
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Posted on June 26, 2025

New freight container increase

The largest ports in the United States, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach in California, are experiencing a significant influx of shipping...
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Posted on June 25, 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

Cargo Ship Catches Fire at Sea

A cargo ship transporting 751 electric and hybrid vehicles has caught fire while at sea in the Pacific Ocean. The shipping company has confirmed that all 2...
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Posted on June 9, 2025

Large shipping companiesorder China-made vessels

A US port fee aimed at ships connected to China has caused some vessel buyers to be cautious. However, large shipping companies, including Mediterranean Sh...
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Posted on June 6, 2025

Container buying remains strong

The demand for freight containers manufactured in China has remained robust during the first five months of 2025, despite ongoing trading uncertainties. Th...
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Posted on June 5, 2025

Zim Resumes China-Los Angeles Service to Meet Import Demand

Zim, a leading global shipping company, is set to resume its China-Los Angeles service, known as the Zim Central China Xpress, starting next week. This mov...
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Posted on May 28, 2025

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

Electric Freight Vehicles China

The growing adoption of electric trucks in China is set to have a profound impact on global energy markets. China's freight sector, which heavily relies on...
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Posted on May 26, 2025

SA avocado exports

South African avocado producers have begun shipping their first fruits of the season to China, as highlighted by the minister. The strategic advantages of ...
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Posted on May 22, 2025

HK freight

According to a representative from a local freight company, the temporary pause in US-China trade tariffs has led to a significant increase in demand for s...
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Posted on May 20, 2025

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