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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

China-Europe Rail Freight Surges

Rail freight volumes along the China-Europe Railway Express have experienced a remarkable 32% surge as escalating conflicts in the Middle East continue to ...
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Posted on March 20, 2026

Asia-Europe multimodal logistics landbridge

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has prompted a significant shift in international freight patterns, with shippers increasingly turning to multimoda...
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Posted on March 9, 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

Trade Group in Poland – regulatory loopholes

A prominent digital trade organisation in Poland has raised concerns about the competitive imbalance between Chinese e-commerce platforms and European busi...
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Posted on February 19, 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

Greece-China Shipping

The strategic partnership between Greece and China has become increasingly vital to global maritime trade, with industry experts acknowledging their combin...
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Posted on February 4, 2026

Atlantic Storm Closes West Mediterranean Container Hubs

The West Mediterranean's critical container hubs have been forced to cease operations as another powerful Atlantic storm batters southwestern Europe. This ...
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Posted on February 3, 2026

Polish exports return to growth

Polish exports demonstrated a steady recovery throughout 2025, marking a positive shift for the freight forwarding sector. Whilst growth dynamics remained ...
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Posted on January 29, 2026

New Baltic Short-Sea Shipping Service

Ellerman City Liners has announced the launch of a new short-sea shipping service linking the Baltic region with the United Kingdom, scheduled to commence ...
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Posted on January 26, 2026

Bulgaria Secures European Funding for Intermodal Freight Terminal

Bulgaria has successfully obtained European Union funding for the development of a state-of-the-art intermodal terminal in Ruse, marking a significant mile...
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Posted on January 9, 2026

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

Brazilian Orange Juice Exports to US

Recent trade data reveals a significant shift in Brazilian orange juice export patterns, with shipments to the United States experiencing substantial growt...
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Posted on December 19, 2025

Europe ports lack buffer space

European ports are experiencing significant operational challenges due to inadequate terminal infrastructure investment, leaving facilities ill-equipped to...
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Posted on December 10, 2025

New green shipping corridors

The maritime industry is witnessing a surge in green shipping corridor developments, demonstrating continued commitment to decarbonisation despite recent r...
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Posted on December 1, 2025

Full Speed Ahead for Freight Transport on the New Koralm Railway

The newly operational Koralm Railway marks a significant milestone for European freight transport infrastructure. This vital corridor creates a seamless co...
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Posted on November 6, 2025

P&O Ferries Expands Freight Services

P&O Ferries has unveiled a major expansion of its freight services across the North Sea, with particular focus on routes serving the Port of Tilbury. This ...
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Posted on October 29, 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

India-Europe ocean freight rates intensifies

The India-Europe shipping corridor is experiencing significant rate pressure as ocean freight prices continue their downward trajectory amidst ongoing mark...
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Posted on October 7, 2025

Germany Reduces Rapeseed Oil Exports

Germany has reported a notable reduction in rapeseed oil exports, marking a significant shift in the European biofuels market. Recent data reveals that 88 ...
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Posted on October 2, 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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Posted on September 24, 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

Norway gas exports to EU

The European Union's energy landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with significant implications for freight forwarding and supply chain logist...
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Posted on September 9, 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

DFDS Flat-Rate Freight Charges Add to UK Grocery Prices

Recent government analysis has revealed that flat-rate freight charges implemented by DFDS will contribute to a 0.4% increase in grocery prices across the ...
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Posted on August 26, 2025

Antwerp cargo terminals under pressure

The Port of Antwerp, Northern Europe's busiest container hub, is experiencing significant operational strain as first-half volumes continue their upward tr...
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Posted on July 17, 2025

North Europe shipping ports: Antwerp-Bruges

Leading North European ports are bracing for sustained congestion in the coming months, with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges issuing warnings about persistent b...
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Posted on July 14, 2025

Shipping lines adjust routes as congestion chokes European hubs

Major ocean carriers are revising their port calls across European hubs as unprecedented congestion continues to disrupt supply chains. The combination of ...
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Posted on July 11, 2025

Norway Joins 17th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia

Norway has aligned with the European Union's 17th sanctions package against Russia, implementing a comprehensive set of measures in response to the ongoing...
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Posted on July 8, 2025

Rail Freight Directives

Representatives from the rail freight industry have been urging European institutions to consider merging the Combined Transport Directive (CTD) and the We...
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Posted on July 7, 2025

Container lines future congestion

Leading container shipping lines have cautioned that US ports and their supporting infrastructure, including warehouses and rail links, are no better prepa...
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Posted on June 19, 2025

Congestion Persists at North European Gateway Ports

RW Freight reports that congestion shows no signs of abating at key gateway ports in Northern Europe. A combination of factors, such as full container yard...
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Posted on May 12, 2025

EU Warns Over Unsafe Cosmetic Imports

The European Commission has issued a warning regarding the safety of cosmetics imported from China, as the bloc attempts to curb the influx of low-cost e-c...
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Posted on April 21, 2025

China-Europe freight train in 2025

Beijing has dispatched its first China-Europe freight train for the year 2025. The train, destined for Moscow, Russia, was captured in an aerial drone phot...
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Posted on April 16, 2025

Austrian Wine exports decline

In 2024, Austrian wine exports encountered significant challenges in the global market, resulting in declines across several key regions. However, exports ...
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Posted on April 1, 2025

Slow container growth Hamburg

Hamburg, the third-largest port in Europe, is expected to experience a slowdown in container volume growth in 2025. The port's performance is being impacte...
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Posted on March 14, 2025

German Industrial Output Rises, Exports Fall In January

According to official data released on Monday, German industrial production experienced a slight increase in January, despite a decline in exports. This mi...
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Posted on March 13, 2025

Ocean carriers warn of disruption as storms bear down on Europe

RW Freight advises clients that ocean carriers are warning of potential disruptions as a series of storms approaches Europe from the Atlantic. UK ports are...
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Posted on February 3, 2025
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