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Rotterdam’s Cargo volumes

The Port of Rotterdam has reported broadly flat cargo volumes for the first nine months of the year, as carriers continue to redirect transshipment calls t...
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Posted on October 14, 2026

Asia-Europe Sea Freight

Negotiations for 2027 Asia-Europe ocean freight contracts are being overshadowed by significant market uncertainty, with shippers reluctant to commit to ra...
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Posted on October 9, 2026

Iran and Afghanistan Rail Freight

Iran and Afghanistan are progressing with new rail infrastructure projects as Central Asian transport corridors continue to expand, offering significant op...
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Posted on October 6, 2026

Dock Strike in Germany Averted

A potential large-scale strike by German dockworkers has been successfully averted following a landmark agreement between the trade union and port employer...
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Posted on October 2, 2026

India – Cargo Transshipment

India is rapidly establishing itself as a significant regional transshipment hub, with ocean carriers increasingly routing Middle East-bound cargo through ...
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Posted on October 1, 2026

New Reefer Services Exports to Central America

Refrigerated ocean carrier Great White is set to significantly expand its global network next month with the launch of two new ocean services and an interm...
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Posted on September 30, 2026

India Westbound Container Freight Rates

The recent surge in container shipping rates from India to Western markets appears to be losing momentum, as booking volumes for October shipments begin to...
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Posted on September 28, 2026

Shipping lines freight rates

Ocean carriers are attempting to reverse a three-month downward trend in Asia-Europe freight rates by implementing fresh general rate increases. However, l...
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Posted on September 25, 2026

China – Uzbekistan Rail freight

The highly anticipated China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is set to become a transformative force for regional connectivity, with local stakeholders expre...
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Posted on September 24, 2026

Shipping Over Capacity

The period following Golden Week is shaping up to be a particularly challenging one for the global shipping industry, according to the latest analysis from...
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Posted on September 22, 2026

Rhine River Shipping

Shipping operations along the Rhine, one of Europe's most critical arteries for container and chemical transport, have been brought to a near standstill as...
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Posted on September 17, 2026

Asia-Europe Freight Rates

Ocean carriers are moving to implement fresh rate increases on the Asia-Europe trade lane in an effort to arrest a three-month decline in freight rates. Ho...
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Posted on September 16, 2026

India Westbound Container Rates

The recent surge in westbound container shipping rates from India appears to be losing steam, as booking volumes for exports to the United States and Europ...
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Posted on September 15, 2026

Cargo Owners – Suez Canal

The Global Shippers Forum (GSF) has called on container lines to provide greater transparency over their decision to resume Red Sea transits, questioning t...
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Posted on September 14, 2026

Arctic Shipping

In Europe, the growing cooperation between China and Russia on container shipping through the Arctic is increasingly viewed as another indicator of deepeni...
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Posted on September 3, 2026

Europe – Port Strikes

Industrial action across major European ports is placing severe pressure on global supply chains, with schedule reliability on Asia-Europe trade lanes plum...
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Posted on September 1, 2026

China Typhoon

Shippers are contending with renewed disruption across China as Typhoon Saudel forces the temporary closure of several key ports, compounding existing pres...
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Posted on August 31, 2026

Congestion at Shanghai and Ningbo

Successive typhoons striking China's eastern seaboard are significantly worsening congestion at two of the world's busiest container ports, Shanghai and Ni...
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Posted on August 28, 2026

Russia-China Border Regions

Logistics connectivity between Russia and China's border regions is advancing at a significantly faster pace than the global average, with cross-border tra...
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Posted on August 26, 2026

China-Europe Rail Freight

Guangzhou has commemorated ten years of China-Europe freight train operations, with the 2,364th train supervised by Guangzhou Customs departing on Friday. ...
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Posted on August 25, 2026

Danish Shipping Welcomes EU Proposal for Indian Ship Recyclers

Danish Shipping has warmly welcomed a new European Union proposal that would recognise Indian ship recycling facilities under the EU Ship Recycling Regulat...
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Posted on August 19, 2026

Air Cargo Rates

The recent overhaul of the European Union's duty-free tax framework is already reshaping the air cargo landscape, with early indicators pointing to softeni...
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Posted on August 12, 2026

China Exports

China's trade sector delivered another robust performance in July, with export growth continuing to exceed market expectations and reinforcing the nation's...
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Posted on August 10, 2026

Extreme Weather Disrupts Logistics Flows in Europe and China

Extreme weather conditions are placing considerable strain on international logistics networks, with major disruptions reported across both Europe and Chin...
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Posted on August 7, 2026

Rhine Freight

Declining water levels along the River Rhine are placing significant strain on cargo movements to Germany's industrial heartland, prompting concerns across...
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Posted on August 6, 2026

Port of Rotterdam Shipping volumes

The Port of Rotterdam's first-half container volumes were held back by significant capacity constraints, despite robust underlying demand across the sector...
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Posted on July 29, 2026

US Imports

US importers are contending with mounting capacity pressure on the Asia to US East Coast trade lane as the peak shipping season intensifies. Spot rates on ...
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Posted on July 28, 2026

Hamburg Port

Hamburg's principal terminal operator has revised its full-year outlook for 2026 downwards, pointing to a combination of operational and external pressures...
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Posted on July 27, 2026

Kazakhstan AI Freight Opportunities

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia's leading artificial intelligence hub as its economic partnership with China enters a transformative new p...
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Posted on July 22, 2026

India Exports

Ocean carriers are tightening booking conditions and increasing financial penalties on export services from India, as demand on key trade lanes continues t...
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Posted on July 13, 2026

Sea Freight rates

Trans-Pacific carriers may be approaching the end of a sustained freight rate rally, as newly deployed capacity on the US West Coast begins to reshape mark...
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Posted on July 3, 2026

Container Shipping Rates

Container shipping rates have experienced a dramatic escalation in recent months, with spot rates from China to the US West Coast climbing by more than 300...
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Posted on July 1, 2026

European Union Fails to respond to China freight expansion

China is steadily consolidating its position within the European Union by seeking greater control over the shipping routes and ports-of-call that underpin ...
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Posted on June 26, 2026

Ocean Shipping Rates India-Europe

Ocean freight rates on the India-Europe trade lane are climbing sharply as available capacity continues to tighten across the corridor. According to forwar...
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Posted on June 24, 2026

Rotterdam Heat-Related Closure

APM Terminals' Rotterdam facility has resumed operations following a temporary closure caused by extreme heat conditions. However, the terminal's Chief Ope...
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Posted on June 23, 2026

Rise in Norwegian Fresh Salmon Exports in Week 24

Norwegian salmon exports continued their upward trajectory in week 24 of 2026, recording gains on both a week-on-week and year-on-year basis, supported by ...
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Posted on June 15, 2026

Freight Truck Queues at Estonian Ports

Significant lorry queues have been reported at Estonian ports as exports and demand for road freight transport to Sweden continue to outstrip available fer...
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Posted on June 12, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Freight Rates Taiwan Shipping

Taiwan's 'Big Three' container shipping carriers have reported notable declines in their first-quarter revenues, with figures coming in between 9% and 21% ...
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Posted on April 16, 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

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

Direct Asia-Europe Air Cargo

The unexpected closure of Persian Gulf airspace has created significant disruption to international air cargo operations, prompting a surge in demand for d...
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Posted on March 30, 2026

China’s Trade with BRI Partner Countries Shows Strong Growth in Early 2024

China's trade relations with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries have demonstrated robust growth in the opening months of 2024, marking a posi...
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Posted on March 25, 2026
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