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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

Food and Drink Exports from Ireland

Ireland's food and drink sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, with exports reaching a record €19 billion according to Bord Bia's latest report. Th...
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Posted on January 15, 2026

Textile Exports from Pakistan

Pakistan's textile and apparel exports have experienced a notable downturn across its three primary export destinations: the European Union, United States ...
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Posted on January 14, 2026

British Defence Exports

Britain has achieved its highest defence export figures since records began in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the UK's manufacturing sector and ...
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Posted on January 10, 2026

US container volumes 2026

The latest transport sector analysis from S&P Global indicates challenging times ahead for US container ports, with volumes expected to decline throughout ...
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Posted on January 8, 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

Freight ; The Future of Cargo Shipping

The freight forwarding landscape is set for significant transformation in 2026, according to a leading industry analyst who emphasised that small and mediu...
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Posted on January 2, 2026

Polyethylene exports

The polyethylene market is experiencing a notable shift as United States exports continue to rise, providing a crucial buffer against weakening domestic de...
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Posted on December 23, 2025

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

Sea Freight Sweden

The ocean freight sector in Sweden has reached a remarkable milestone in sustainable logistics, achieving CO2 reductions of up to 86.9% on full container l...
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Posted on December 15, 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

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

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

Slump of US imports from Asia

The ongoing decline in US imports from Asia continues to intensify, presenting notable challenges for the freight forwarding sector. Whilst months of front...
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Posted on December 3, 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

Belgiums – National Strike

Belgium's planned national strike poses a significant risk to European port operations and supply chain continuity. The industrial action could severely im...
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Posted on November 24, 2025

Kenya to Cut Freight Costs and Boost Trade

Kenya has taken a significant step towards strengthening regional maritime cooperation by joining fellow African nations in expediting the implementation o...
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Posted on November 17, 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

Increased Belfast Freight Volumes

Stena Line's Irish Sea trade director has reported that the ferry operator now transports more freight from Belfast than before Brexit, underscoring the co...
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Posted on November 12, 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

Suez Canal Invites Shipping Companies Back

The Suez Canal Authority has announced a marked improvement in transit volumes, recording its best monthly performance in two years. This positive developm...
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Posted on November 5, 2025

Canada to Double Non-US Exports

In a significant budget speech, Canadian officials have unveiled plans to double the nation's non-US exports, marking a pivotal shift in international trad...
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Posted on October 30, 2025

India and Brazil Trade

In response to recent U.S. tariff increases of 50%, India and Brazil are actively strengthening their bilateral trade relationships, marking a significant ...
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Posted on October 28, 2025

Skandia Gateway Project Halts Dredging Contract Procurement at Port of Gothenburg

The Port of Gothenburg has announced the cancellation of its dredging contract procurement process for the Skandia Gateway project, a development that coul...
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Posted on October 27, 2025

New Stena Line Vessel Ready to Set Sail for Home

The shipping industry welcomes another significant addition as Stena Line's newest freight vessel prepares for its maiden voyage to home waters. This state...
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Posted on October 21, 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

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

Russia Oil Exports

Recent developments in the ongoing conflict have seen Ukrainian forces successfully targeting key Russian oil infrastructure facilities. The strikes have i...
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Posted on September 29, 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

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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AI – New Era of Container Shipping?

The container shipping industry stands at the precipice of transformative change as artificial intelligence emerges as a powerful catalyst for operational ...
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Posted on September 13, 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

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

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

UK Exports Experience 12.5% Decline

The UK's export sector faced significant headwinds in August, with overseas shipments declining by 12.5% as international demand weakened across key market...
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Posted on August 29, 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

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge

Air freight carriers are navigating a significant capacity adjustment period following an exceptional volume surge in July 2024. The spike in demand was dr...
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Posted on August 20, 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

Global Rail Freight Developments

The global rail freight sector continues to witness significant developments across multiple continents, presenting new opportunities for international log...
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Posted on August 11, 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

Trans-Pacific Air Freight Demand

The recent 90-day tariff suspension from the USA has prompted a notable shift in trans-Pacific shipping patterns, with US importers increasingly favouring ...
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Posted on July 28, 2025

Australia Strengthens US Beef Exports

Australia's beef industry has successfully navigated recent US trade policy adjustments, maintaining its position as a leading supplier to the American mar...
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Posted on July 26, 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

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

Strait of Hormuz GPS jamming

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global trade, has recently experienced GPS jamming, causing concern among the shipping industry. Despit...
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Posted on July 6, 2025

Freight rate shifts

The recent ceasefire in the Gulf region has helped to ease tensions, resulting in notable shifts in freight rates. This development comes amidst ongoing un...
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Posted on July 1, 2025

Robust demand Asia-Europe shipping

The Asia-Europe ocean trade is experiencing a surge in demand as the peak season commences. The freight forwarding industry is closely monitoring the Jul...
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Posted on June 27, 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
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