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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

India Exports

Ocean carriers are tightening booking conditions and increasing financial penalties on export services from India, as demand on key trade lanes continues t...
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Posted on July 13, 2026

New Asia–South America Shipping Loop

Ocean carriers are redeploying substantial tonnage on the Asia to South America east coast trade lane, following an earlier shift of vessels towards Asia�...
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Posted on July 9, 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

China to India Airport-to-Airport Air Freight Providers

The global air freight sector continues to play a pivotal role in facilitating trade between China and India, two of Asia's largest economies. As demand fo...
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Posted on July 7, 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

Sea Freight rates

Trans-Pacific carriers may be approaching the end of a sustained freight rate rally, as newly deployed capacity on the US West Coast begins to reshape mark...
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Posted on July 3, 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

Container Shipping Rates

Container shipping rates have experienced a dramatic escalation in recent months, with spot rates from China to the US West Coast climbing by more than 300...
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Posted on July 1, 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

Ocean Shipping Rates India-Europe

Ocean freight rates on the India-Europe trade lane are climbing sharply as available capacity continues to tighten across the corridor. According to forwar...
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Posted on June 24, 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

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

South America-US Freight rates

Spot ocean freight rates on the South America to US trade lane are rising sharply, driven by tighter vessel capacity and a surge in frontloading activity f...
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Posted on June 18, 2026

Sweden Releases Jin Hui Captain

Swedish authorities have released the captain of the Jin Hui, a tanker currently under international sanctions, although the broader investigation into the...
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Posted on June 17, 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

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

Port of Saint Helena Boosts Cargo Operations

The Port of Saint Helena has significantly strengthened its cargo handling capabilities following the delivery of new specialist equipment. Forkliftcenter ...
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Posted on May 20, 2026

Wärtsilä Reports Rising Ship Demand

The maritime industry is adopting an increasingly pragmatic approach to decarbonisation, with shipowners prioritising efficiency, flexibility and long-term...
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Posted on May 19, 2026

Greek Shipping

As the global shipping industry contends with mounting geopolitical, environmental and technological pressures, the focus on maintaining high-quality fleet...
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Posted on May 18, 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

Freight Rates Climbing

The ocean freight market is entering the summer period with a notable divergence between headline figures and underlying market realities. Rates are trendi...
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Posted on May 14, 2026

Canada’s Ports and Shippers

According to the Bank of Canada, the country's maritime trade connectivity has deteriorated significantly over the past decade, presenting a notable challe...
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Posted on May 13, 2026

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

Shipping security

The resilience, openness and security of global shipping has been declared a 'strategic imperative' as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to...
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Posted on May 11, 2026

China Exports Rise

China has reported a notable uptick in exports, with its trade surplus widening significantly in the run-up to a much-anticipated visit from US President D...
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Posted on May 8, 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

Japan Diversifying Shipping Routes

Japan is actively diversifying its shipping routes for crude oil imports from the Middle East as the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz persists. W...
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Posted on May 6, 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

Norway – New Bulk Carrier

Norwegian operator Hagland Shipping has officially taken delivery of a newly built self-discharging bulk carrier, marking another significant addition to i...
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Posted on May 1, 2026

Cooking Oil Imports from China

American imports of used cooking oil from China are expected to accelerate sharply in the coming months, driven by stricter US biofuel-blending requirement...
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Posted on April 30, 2026

US Toymakers Imports

US toymakers are increasingly absorbing the financial burden of higher tariffs and scaling back import volumes in an effort to safeguard sales and maintain...
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Posted on April 29, 2026

Container Shipping Faces Disruption

The container shipping sector is bracing for further disruption as the prolonged conflict involving Iran continues to weigh on global trade flows. Industry...
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Posted on April 28, 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

Japan’s Exports Accelerate

Japan's export sector recorded stronger growth in March, driven by a notable rebound in demand from China. The latest trade figures indicate a positive shi...
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Posted on April 23, 2026

Export Diversification Spirits Industry

The latest ProSpirits Report underscores a critical message for the global spirits industry: success lies not only in boosting exports, but in diversifying...
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Posted on April 22, 2026

African Imports of Chinese Solar Panels

Africa has recorded a significant rise in solar panel imports from China, with shipments reaching 18.8 GW in 2025, a 48% increase compared with the previou...
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Posted on April 20, 2026

Norway Exports

Norwegian Oil Exports Reach Record Highs Norway's oil exports have surged to unprecedented levels, driven largely by ongoing tensions related to the Ira...
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Posted on April 17, 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

War Boosts Logistics Profits as Shipping Chaos Persists

European logistics companies are poised to announce stronger first-quarter profits, buoyed by the ongoing disruption caused by the US-Israeli conflict with...
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Posted on April 15, 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

El Niño Forecast Signals New Risk of Low Water Levels at Panama Canal

Global shipping faces the prospect of yet another significant disruption, with industry expert Lars Jensen warning that weather-related challenges at the P...
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Posted on April 13, 2026

US Imports of Consumer Electronics

The US consumer electronics market is facing mounting pressure as rising fuel prices and increasing memory component costs threaten to disrupt projected im...
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Posted on April 10, 2026

Shipping lines Rate Increases and Fuel Surcharges

Ocean carriers are rolling out a fresh wave of rate increases and fuel surcharges as they grapple with mounting operational costs across global trade lanes...
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Posted on April 9, 2026

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