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India’s Rail Freight Network

The electric locomotive manufacturing unit in Dahod, Gujarat, is poised to revolutionise India's freight network with the impending production of high-spee...
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Posted on February 27, 2025

New container shipping route connects

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched a new direct container shipping route connecting Dalian, China, with the Mediterranean. The inaugural...
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Posted on February 24, 2025

Swiss Watch Exports Could Fall

The Swiss watch industry is experiencing a significant shift towards high-end brands, which could result in a decline in overall export volume to 12 millio...
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Posted on February 20, 2025

Norway to Become First Country with 100% Electric Vehicle Usage

Norway is expected to make history by becoming the first country to transition entirely to electric vehicles. As a prosperous nation, Norway has the financ...
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Posted on February 9, 2025

US sanctions rattle freight market

The freight market is experiencing uncertainty as the Indian Directorate General of Shipping acknowledges the two primary insurers of vessels transporting ...
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Posted on February 7, 2025

Turkish defense exports surge to $7.15B

RW Freight reports that Turkey's defence exports have experienced a significant increase, reaching $7.15 billion in 2023, a 29 percent rise from the previo...
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Posted on February 6, 2025

Norway; USA Tariffs

Jens Stoltenberg, the newly appointed Finance Minister of Norway, has stressed the significance of engaging in talks with the Trump administration to avoid...
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Posted on February 5, 2025

Nestlé electric road freight operations in Germany

Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, has partnered with a digital freight forwarder sto expand their electric road freight operations in...
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Posted on February 1, 2025

Atlantic freight rates

Atlantic freight rates have reached their lowest levels since 2020, according to agricultural industry media. This decline can be attributed to several fa...
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Posted on January 29, 2025

New Direct Shipping Route China-Europe

RW Freight is pleased to report on the establishment of a new direct shipping route between China and Europe, known as the "China-Europe Express". This inn...
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Posted on January 28, 2025

NZ government promises to double exports

The New Zealand government has once again set its sights on doubling the nation's exports. However, a review of historical data indicates that achieving th...
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Posted on January 23, 2025

Norway Shipping company secures work for its car carriers

Höegh Autoliners, a leading Norwegian shipping company, has recently announced that it has secured employment for its latest multi-fuel Aurora-class pure ...
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Posted on January 22, 2025

Investment in rail freight

A leading French quarry group, has made a significant investment of €1.5 million in a rail loading facility to transport aggregates by rail. This strateg...
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Posted on January 20, 2025

Strengthening Freight Resilience

The Washington State Transportation Commission is set to discuss measures to strengthen freight resilience and improve the movement of goods throughout the...
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Posted on January 17, 2025

China port expansion

The Chinese government has announced plans to expand ports and integrate transportation networks in its western provinces. This aims to bolster economic de...
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Posted on January 8, 2025

China Dominates Germany’s Fireworks Imports in 2024

The German Federal Statistical Office has released data indicating a substantial growth in Germany's fireworks imports for the year 2024. The report emphas...
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Posted on January 3, 2025

Shippers warned of chaotic start to 2025 for container shipping

A leading provider of international freight forwarding services, has cautioned shippers about the potential for a tumultuous beginning to the year 2025 in ...
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Posted on December 24, 2024

Saudi Supply Chain Conference 2024

On December 15, 2024, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, officiated the opening ceremony of the Supply Chain Conference...
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Posted on December 18, 2024

Tackling carbon emissions may not mean higher ocean freight costs

The container shipping industry is on course to set a new record for carbon emissions in 2024, with total emissions up 13.8% globally compared to 2023, acc...
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Posted on December 17, 2024

Air Freight Rates Soar in November 2024

RW Freight reports that air freight rates have reached their peak for the year in November 2024, despite a reduction in tonnage volumes. This trend was esp...
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Posted on December 10, 2024

Freight Train from China Arrives in Afghanistan

In a significant development for Sino-Afghan relations, the inaugural freight train from China successfully completed its journey to Mazar-e Sharif, Afghan...
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Posted on November 25, 2024

China-Europe freight train expansion

Yiwu, a city in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, celebrated a significant milestone on Monday as a China-Europe freight train departed. This marks a deca...
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Posted on November 18, 2024

High freight rates could threaten food security

The United Nations has expressed concern that the current high freight rates could pose a threat to food security in vulnerable economies. The increased co...
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Posted on November 8, 2024

Third-quarter freight emissions

The third quarter of this year has seen record-high emissions in the shipping industry. The continuing conflict in the Red Sea, coupled with increased ...
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Posted on November 1, 2024

Steel exports from China

Recent freight news suggests that China's steel exports are likely to experience a significant downturn in 2025 as the effects of tariffs continue. The c...
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Posted on October 29, 2024

Australia freight highway repairs

The Victorian state government in Australia has revealed its intention to carry out essential repairs on a critical freight highway within the state. T...
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Posted on October 28, 2024

Ukrainian Railways Restores Container Freight Traffic

Ukrainian Railways has achieved a notable milestone by restoring container freight traffic to the levels seen before the crisis. The state-owned railway co...
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Posted on October 25, 2024

Large Cocaine Shipment Found in Australia’s Port Botany

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, a substantial cocaine shipment was uncovered inside a shipping container at Australia's Port Botany. The discovery highli...
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Posted on October 21, 2024

Wind-powered cargo ship Southampton sea trials

RW Freight is closely following the developments of wind-powered cargo shipping. The Pacific Grebe cargo ship currently moored in Southampton harbour, is f...
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Posted on October 19, 2024

Cargo ships return to North Devon

Cargo ships have returned to North Devon, marking a significant development for the county. The establishment of a new shipping route should bring about nu...
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Posted on October 17, 2024

Expansion of London Gateway Port

A leading global ports operator has announced the expansion of its London Gateway terminal. The expansion plan will proceed as intended, signalling the c...
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Posted on October 14, 2024

Lower Export Demand

Recent data from reveals that spot rates for the westbound route between India and Europe, India's most significant trade lane in terms of volume, have fal...
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Posted on October 13, 2024

Strong freight rates drive higher Q3 revenue

RW Freight reports that Taiwan's three largest freight shipping carriers have experienced a surge in revenue during the third quarter of the year. The gr...
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Posted on October 12, 2024

India airfreight expansion

The airfreight industry in India is experiencing significant growth, largely driven by rising fuel costs and increased demand for air cargo services. While...
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Posted on October 10, 2024

Shipping company alliance gives more options

The recent re-shuffle in shipping company alliances has led to the introduction of new network designs, which will provide shippers with a diverse array of...
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Posted on October 9, 2024

Russian Railways wants full control of Far East railway

Russian Railways has expressed its desire to assume complete authority over the railway network in the Far East region. The Russian company aims to optimis...
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Posted on October 8, 2024

Transport Sector in China Grows

China has experienced remarkable growth and development in its transport sector in recent years. The country has heavily invested in expanding and upgr...
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Posted on October 7, 2024

Exports of Wood-Based Products from Brazil

In August, Brazilian exports of wood-based products experienced a decline, mainly attributed to challenges in the shipping industry. Exporters faced fi...
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Posted on October 4, 2024

Global airfreight rates firm up

According to recent reports global airfreight rates are showing signs of stabilisation. Rates out of China, in particular, have been on the rise, altho...
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Posted on October 3, 2024

Container Shipping Prospects

Shippers in the container industry are currently grappling with a multitude of supply chain disruptions. As they strive to maintain control over inventory ...
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Posted on September 30, 2024

Intra-Asia rates down

The newly introduced Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) has shown a decrease in spot container freight rates across 18 significant Intra-Asia routes, partic...
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Posted on September 18, 2024

Damage of floods to rail freight is immense

The recent floods have wreaked havoc on rail freight infrastructure and operations, resulting in immense damage and disruption. The impact on supply chains...
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Posted on September 17, 2024

Container ship malfunction

A container ship arriving in Port Tampa Bay, on September 5, became the latest vessel reported to have an engine malfunction. The Harbour pilot credited qu...
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Posted on September 7, 2024

Freight Safety award

Freight Insurer TT Club has announced the launched its Innovation in Safety Award for this year. The challenge to everyone in the global freight industr...
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Posted on September 4, 2024

EES effect on freight

New research by business group Logistics UK suggests there may be increased food prices and the potential for shortages in shops as a result of delays caus...
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Posted on September 3, 2024

Railfreight in Canada

Logistics providers are warning the historic shutdown of Canada’s two largest railroads would have a drastic effect on the cross-border supply chain with...
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Posted on August 22, 2024

Nigeria Freight forwarders

Freight forwarders in NIgeria under the umbrella of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) have complained about the r...
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Posted on August 21, 2024

New air-freight China to UK

A new air-freight route has started between Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and Bournemouth in England. The carg...
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Posted on August 20, 2024

Shipping Freight rates

Shippers should expect continued volatility in container shipping freight markets throughout 2025. Even the re-start of operations through the Suez Canal ...
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Posted on August 15, 2024

Continued pandemic effect on shipping

The global shipping industry changes all the time, and the COVID-19 pandemic began a marked shift in how container shipping operates. Disruption caused by ...
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Posted on August 13, 2024
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