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Container Ship Sinks

A major maritime incident has occurred after a cargo ship carrying in excess of 2,500 containers sank following what has been reported as a naval mine expl...
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Posted on October 15, 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

Empty Containers LA-LB

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the busiest gateway in the United States, are experiencing mounting congestion due to a growing backlog of empty c...
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Posted on October 13, 2026

Import Restrictions on Spanish Vessels

The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has put forward proposals to impose port fees on Spanish-flagged vessels, alongside potential restricti...
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Posted on October 12, 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

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 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

US Imports

An already robust peak shipping season is set to conclude with a surge this month, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), as vessel delays at C...
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Posted on September 11, 2026

Express Banana Shipping

Cosco Shipping has introduced a new express service transporting Peruvian bananas to Shanghai, China, in just 23 days. The route represents a significant i...
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Posted on September 9, 2026

Chinese Cargo Ship Fire

A tragic incident has unfolded at one of China's major shipping hubs, where a cargo ship docked for repairs was engulfed by a massive fire, resulting in th...
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Posted on September 8, 2026

US Imports

The United States is bracing for its busiest import month of the year, with September set to cap off an already robust peak shipping season, according to t...
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Posted on September 7, 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

Port of Los Angeles Lease

The Port of Los Angeles has secured a significant long-term agreement, extending its lease with the ONE terminal for a further 30 years. This landmark deal...
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Posted on August 28, 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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Los Angeles Import Surge

Container dwell times at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex climbed to their highest levels in more than a year during July, mirroring a notable rise ...
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Posted on August 27, 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

Shipping Line Uncertainty

Global shipping line HMM has warned that ocean carriers face mounting uncertainty in the third quarter of 2025, citing the compounding pressures of interna...
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Posted on August 20, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Water Freight Charges: China

The latest iron ore inland water freight charges across China have been released for July 2026, providing valuable insight into the current state of bulk c...
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Posted on July 8, 2026

Germany freight operations

Germany stands to benefit from the United States' proposed port fees on China-built vessels, according to a recent analysis by the German Institute for Eco...
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Posted on July 6, 2026

Western Canadian Imports

The ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are currently undergoing a sustained recovery following the significant disruptions experienced throughout 2023 an...
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Posted on July 2, 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

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

Shipping Industry Seeks Clarity on US-Iran

The global shipping industry is calling for greater clarity on the recently announced US-Iran agreement before vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz...
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Posted on June 22, 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

Port of Los Angeles Reports 17% Surge in May Cargo Volumes

The Port of Los Angeles has reported a significant 17% increase in cargo volumes for May, underlining its growing strength as one of the world's most relia...
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Posted on June 9, 2026

UK Port of Middlesbrough Positions Itself as a Specialist Bulk Cargo Hub

The Port of Middlesbrough, situated on the east coast of England, is consolidating its standing as a leading destination within the UK dry bulk shipping ma...
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Posted on June 3, 2026

Corn Ship Reaches Iran

A grain vessel exporting corn to Iran entered the Persian Gulf after crossing the US blockade line beyond the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant devel...
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Posted on June 2, 2026

China Increasing Coal Imports

Geopolitical instability continues to disrupt key global shipping routes, with significant implications for energy markets and freight operations worldwide...
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Posted on June 1, 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

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

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