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China Exports Surge

China's exports recorded a remarkable 36.3% increase in September, significantly outpacing market expectations and highlighting the resilience of global tr...
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Posted on October 16, 2026

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

India – Addicted to Chinese Imports?

India's dependence on Chinese imports has reached concerning levels, raising questions about the long-term resilience of its domestic manufacturing sector....
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Posted on October 8, 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

Electric Long-Haul Freight Vehicles

The future of electric long-haul road transport may arrive sooner than anticipated, provided the vehicles operate without human drivers. Autonomous truck t...
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Posted on October 5, 2026

Strong El Niño Set to Test New Zealand’s Freight Networks

New Zealand's freight networks are expectingsignificant disruption as a strong El Niño weather pattern takes hold across the region. The shift in climate ...
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Posted on September 29, 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

China and Vietnam Strengthen Transport Links

As trade tensions with the United States intensify, neighbouring manufacturing powerhouses China and Vietnam are deepening their economic partnership throu...
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Posted on September 23, 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

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

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

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a new dedicated cargo service from Chengdu, further strengthening its freight network between China and Afri...
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Posted on August 24, 2026

Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Exports

Global demand for car-carrying shipping capacity has surged well beyond the current capabilities of the worldwide fleet, prompting operators to place a sig...
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Posted on August 21, 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

China – Aluminium

Aluminium is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of China's economic and industrial strategy, as the country intensifies investment in artificial intelligenc...
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Posted on August 5, 2026

Wind Power Equipment Exports Surge Through Horgos Port

Horgos Port, a key gateway along the Belt and Road corridor, is experiencing a notable surge in wind power equipment exports, reinforcing its position as a...
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Posted on August 4, 2026

Water Freight Charges China

The latest iron ore inland water freight charges across China have been released for August 2026, providing valuable insight into current shipping costs al...
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Posted on August 3, 2026

Africa Import/Export Trade

Africa is fast becoming one of the most sought-after trade lanes in global logistics, with carriers and freight forwarders rapidly expanding their presence...
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Posted on July 31, 2026

South China Storm

Shippers and carriers across South China are contending with weather-related disruption after Typhoon Noul made landfall, striking both Hong Kong and Shenz...
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Posted on July 30, 2026

China – UK trade policy

China has publicly criticised the United Kingdom's decision to take emergency control of British Steel, escalating tensions between the two nations over tr...
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Posted on July 23, 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

Rhine logistics

Falling water levels on the Rhine are increasing freight costs and disrupting logistics. Some companies are reducing production levels due to the restricte...
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Posted on July 21, 2026

Rail Freight North America

The logistics sector continues to evolve rapidly, with rail freight volumes rising steadily across North America even as cargo theft remains a persistent c...
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Posted on July 20, 2026

Kenya Freight

Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has recorded a significant uplift in freight activity during the first half of 2026, transporting 4.278 million tonnes...
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Posted on July 17, 2026

Russia – alternative freight routes

Russia has announced that freight volumes will be redirected to alternative modes of transport should current shipping routes face further disruption, acco...
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Posted on July 15, 2026

Possible Major Costs on Container Shipping

The global container shipping industry could be facing substantial additional costs following President Donald Trump's proposal to introduce a 20% 'securit...
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Posted on July 14, 2026

China domestic logistics

Chen Min, a 45-year-old fruit vendor operating in the Liuzhi special district of Guizhou province in southwest China, never anticipated that her modest bus...
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Posted on July 10, 2026

Freight Driver Shortage

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released a preview of its Global Driver Shortage Report 2025, highlighting significant challenges facing t...
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Posted on June 30, 2026

Converted 777 Freighter Incident

US aviation authorities have launched an investigation into a low pass incident involving a converted Boeing 777 freighter, raising fresh questions about o...
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Posted on June 25, 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

Overlapping Demand Reshape Traditional Peak Seasons

Global trade flows are undergoing a significant transformation, with traditional peak seasons giving way to more volatile and irregular demand patterns, ac...
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Posted on June 19, 2026

Moroccan Sweet Pepper Exports to Norway

Morocco has recorded a significant rise in direct sweet pepper exports to Norway, with shipment volumes more than doubling in the latest trading period. Th...
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Posted on June 16, 2026

G7 Targets 60% Cap on China’s Rare Earth Supply

The G7 nations have set an ambitious target to reduce global reliance on Chinese rare earth minerals, aiming to ensure that no single country supplies more...
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Posted on June 11, 2026

Indian Railways Approves boost to Freight Transport

Indian Railways has given a significant boost to freight transportation with the approval of the ₹172 crore Somtane–Chikhli chord line project in Mahar...
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Posted on June 8, 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

Freight Recovery

The freight market has decisively turned, marking the end of what many industry observers describe as the longest downturn in living memory. However, while...
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Posted on June 4, 2026

Norway Seafood Body Labels EU Proposal ‘Unreasonable’

Norway's seafood industry has voiced strong opposition to a recent European Union proposal, with the Norwegian Seafood Federation describing the measures a...
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Posted on May 29, 2026

South Korean and Swedish Officials Discuss Cooperation on Korean Peninsula Issues

Senior officials from South Korea and Sweden have held discussions focused on strengthening cooperation regarding ongoing Korean Peninsula issues. The meet...
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Posted on May 28, 2026

China Shifts Focus to High-Value Agricultural Exports

China is strategically pivoting towards high-value agricultural exports as the nation seeks to rebalance its position in global food trade. In 2025, China ...
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Posted on May 27, 2026

US Agricultural Freight Growth

The United States agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on cost-effective inland river transportation to remain competitive within the global marke...
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Posted on May 26, 2026

Rising Cargo Theft Threats

The FBI Philadelphia Field Office has issued an urgent alert to the transportation and logistics sector, warning of a significant rise in cargo theft scams...
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Posted on May 22, 2026

Western Africa’s Petroleum Product Imports

Western Africa's clean petroleum product (CPP) imports have fallen sharply, dropping 44% year-on-year between April and May, according to Niels Rasmussen, ...
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Posted on May 15, 2026

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