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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

China-EU: Rail freight down

Rail freight volumes between China and the European Union experienced a notable decline during the first half of 2025, according to recent market data. Thi...
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Posted on September 1, 2025

Shipping Company Announces Peak Season Surcharge

Swire Shipping has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo shipments from Australia to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Isl...
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Posted on August 28, 2025

Sea freight returns to Pembrokeshire

The maritime freight sector has witnessed a positive development as Pembrokeshire Bioenergy has recommenced shipping operations for wood pellets destined f...
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Posted on August 27, 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

Shipping Vessels Under Construction in China

Bangladesh's Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser, Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain, has conducted an official inspection of vessels cu...
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Posted on August 19, 2025

Rail Cargo Push, Coastal Shipping Reform & AI for Bridge Safety

India's infrastructure sector is witnessing significant transformation through strategic initiatives and technological advancement. The Gati Shakti Multimo...
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Russian Railways Crisis Threatens Freight and Economy

The Russian railway network is experiencing unprecedented operational difficulties, with declining freight volumes posing significant risks to both the nat...
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Posted on August 18, 2025

Freight Forwarders Raise Alarm Over Government Reforms Sabotage

Leading freight forwarding associations have voiced serious concerns regarding potential threats to the government's ambitious Maritime Strategy reforms. T...
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Posted on August 17, 2025

Victoria Freight Strategy to Boost Growth and Reduce Emissions

The Victorian government has announced a comprehensive £28 billion freight strategy aimed at revolutionising the state's logistics sector whilst addressin...
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Posted on August 16, 2025

China Iron Ore Imports Stable

China's iron ore imports have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of gathering economic uncertainties, according to latest market data from 1st ...
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Posted on August 8, 2025

Container shp stacks collapse

The 12,100 TEU container vessel Ever Feat, operated by Evergreen Marine, docked at the Port of Montevideo with significant damage to its container stacks. ...
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Posted on August 7, 2025

New US Tariffs for Norway

The implementation of new US tariffs is expected to create significant ripple effects across international trade routes and freight forwarding operations. ...
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Posted on August 4, 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

Security fears cause tighter cargo manifest

The United Arab Emirates is set to introduce stricter cargo manifest regulations for ocean freight stakeholders, with implementation scheduled for 31 July ...
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Posted on July 27, 2025

Sail-powered shipping

A non-profit organisation championing sail-powered shipping solutions for American waters is redirecting its efforts following recent shifts in federal dec...
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Posted on July 19, 2025

Indian exporters face overweight container surcharges

Indian exporters are encountering increased costs as leading container shipping lines introduce surcharges for overweight cargo. Major carriers have implem...
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Posted on July 18, 2025

Mediterranean Shipping Routes Face Disruption from Migrant Crisis

The Mediterranean shipping sector is experiencing significant operational disruptions as migrant movements from Libya continue to surge. The situation has ...
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Posted on July 15, 2025

North Europe shipping ports: Antwerp-Bruges

Leading North European ports are bracing for sustained congestion in the coming months, with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges issuing warnings about persistent b...
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Posted on July 14, 2025

Shipping lines adjust routes as congestion chokes European hubs

Major ocean carriers are revising their port calls across European hubs as unprecedented congestion continues to disrupt supply chains. The combination of ...
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Posted on July 11, 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

Ukraine’s Starts Biomethane Exports to Germany

Gals Agro, a leading Ukrainian agricultural company, has commenced exporting biomethane to Germany, as reported by ExPro. The firm exported approximately 7...
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Posted on July 7, 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

Asia port disruption wave reaches Singapore

The port of Singapore, being the largest transshipment hub in Asia, is now experiencing disruptions as a result of the ongoing global shipping crisis. Carr...
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Posted on July 5, 2025

Wilhelmshaven Port Expects Rapid Growth

The port of Wilhelmshaven in northern Germany is poised for rapid volume growth throughout the rest of the year. This optimistic outlook follows a record-b...
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Posted on July 4, 2025

Indian exporters face overweight container surcharges

Leading global shipping companies, such as CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, and Cosco, have introduced additional charges for overweight containers originating from I...
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Posted on July 2, 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

Wind-Powered Shipping

In a groundbreaking development for the freight forwarding industry, a wind-powered cargo vessel has achieved an astonishing 99.6% usage, leading to a sign...
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Posted on June 30, 2025

New freight container increase

The largest ports in the United States, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach in California, are experiencing a significant influx of shipping...
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Posted on June 25, 2025

Norway Trade Surplus Shrinks In May

RW Freight reports that Norway experienced a reduction in its foreign trade surplus in May compared to the same period last year. This decrease can be attr...
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Posted on June 24, 2025

Norway-based firm launches $50m fund in Singapore

An impact investment firm in Norway has launched a $50 million fund in Singapore to support Asian start-ups dedicated to combating marine pollution and oce...
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Posted on June 23, 2025

Canadian exporters increasingly shift from U.S. to other export markets

According to port officials, there has been a notable increase in the export of aerospace components, manufactured goods, and agricultural products to inte...
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Posted on June 22, 2025

Container Shipping at Risk as Middle East Tensions Rise

The recent Israeli strikes on Iran have heightened tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about the potential impact on container shipping in the re...
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Posted on June 21, 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

Russian oil freight rates t

Recent reports indicate that the cost of shipping Russian oil to India has seen a further reduction. However, industry experts suggest that the proposed Eu...
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Posted on June 17, 2025

Shipping line names cargo ships

Spliethoff, a prominent Dutch shipping and sea transport company headquartered in Amsterdam, oversees a group of reputable subsidiaries. The company is kno...
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Posted on June 15, 2025

Shanghai and Los Angeles – green shipping corridor

The ports of Shanghai and Los Angeles have announced a groundbreaking green shipping corridor initiative aimed at revolutionising global trade by drastical...
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Posted on June 12, 2025

Cargo Ship Catches Fire at Sea

A cargo ship transporting 751 electric and hybrid vehicles has caught fire while at sea in the Pacific Ocean. The shipping company has confirmed that all 2...
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Posted on June 9, 2025

Large shipping companiesorder China-made vessels

A US port fee aimed at ships connected to China has caused some vessel buyers to be cautious. However, large shipping companies, including Mediterranean Sh...
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Posted on June 6, 2025

Container buying remains strong

The demand for freight containers manufactured in China has remained robust during the first five months of 2025, despite ongoing trading uncertainties. Th...
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Posted on June 5, 2025

Federal court ruling blocks tariffs

In a significant development, the US Court of International Trade has determined that the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump surpassed his le...
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Posted on June 4, 2025

New Blyth Shipping Route

A leading European shipping company, is proud to announce the launch of a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth. This strategic expan...
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Posted on June 3, 2025

Shipping Safety at Risk

The shipping industry is facing a growing safety concern as the ageing fleet continues to pose problems. According to Lloyd's List, shipowners are delaying...
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Posted on May 29, 2025

Suez Canal shipping traffic

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has taken decisive action to regain shipping traffic by reducing transit fees. Last week, SCA Chairman Osama Rabie engaged i...
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Posted on May 23, 2025

Vietnam’s shrimp exports to EU rebound

Vietnam's shrimp exports to the European Union have experienced a remarkable recovery in the first quarter of 2025. According to recent data, the export va...
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Posted on May 16, 2025

Trans-Pacific shipping capacity

According to sources from the Journal of Commerce, the recent sharp reduction in cargo from China has led to an acceleration in Trans-Pacific capacity cuts...
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Posted on May 15, 2025

Congestion Persists at North European Gateway Ports

RW Freight reports that congestion shows no signs of abating at key gateway ports in Northern Europe. A combination of factors, such as full container yard...
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Posted on May 12, 2025

SA wine industry predicts exceptional grape harvest

The South African wine industry is anticipating an exceptional grape harvest for the current season. This positive outlook could result in a surge of wine ...
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Congestion persists at North Europe ports

The congestion affecting key gateway ports in North Europe shows no signs of abating. A combination of factors, such as yard capacity limitations, industri...
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Posted on May 6, 2025
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