News

27.12.2024

Chengdu and Chongqing Rank Top 3 in China-Europe Freight, Boosting Global Trade Connectivity

Chengdu and Chongqing share a love for spicy food and culture and a common future

News

24.12.2024

China is Saving EU’s Christmas from Red Sea Crisis

After the Red Sea crisis escalated, Christmas decorations delivered via the China-Europe freight trains became essential for Europeans to celebrate the New Year.

News

23.12.2024

The Loadstar

Two winners from the Red Sea crisis: the shipping lines and Houthis

«Vessels ‘go dark’ to avoid Houthi attacks,» blared headlines as 2024 kicked in, and commercial shipping very swiftly threw forecasts to the winds as it became apparent that the spate of attacks in the Red Sea region in the closing weeks of 2023 had morphed into a campaign.

News

20.12.2024

The Loadstar

Rates update, week 51: GRIs boost prices, with more to come in January

Container spot rates on the transpacific trades shot up this week, on the back of a series of mid-December general rate increases (GRIs) that appear to have significantly boosted prices.

News

18.12.2024

KTZ transported more than 236 million tons of cargo in 11 months of 2024

Over 236 million tons of cargo were transported on the railway network of Kazakhstan in January-November 2024.

News

17.12.2024

Global Times

‘We hope Europe will wake up, resolve tensions with China’

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Hungary.

News

13.12.2024

Global Times

China-proposed BRI drives major infrastructure upgrades and fosters closer global connectivity

Launchpad for economic takeoff

News

12.12.2024

EU transport policies: looking back and moving forward

During the last mandate, from 2019-2024, von der Leyen’s Commission forged a legacy defined by the European Green Deal and the twin transitions.

News

11.12.2024

German rail freight operator DB Cargo to cut 5,000 jobs

DB Cargo is set to cut significantly more jobs than previously anticipated.

News

11.12.2024

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will develop a project for the Almaty – Cholpon-Ata highway

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to create a feasibility study for the construction of a new highway that will connect Almaty with the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.

News

10.12.2024

The Loadstar

U-turn for ocean rates in car-carrier charter market as exports level off

The car-carrier market is now at a crossroads, as charter rates have corrected substantially from the astronomical highs seen in 2023, according to shipbroking firm Clarksons.

News

06.12.2024

The Loadstar

Relief for Asia-Europe carriers as rate hikes stick – now transpac GRIs loom

Asia-Europe carriers saw their early December general rate increases (GRIs) stick this week, with spot rates into both North Europe and Mediterranean ports seeing double-digit increases.

News

05.12.2024

Railfreight

Are the ‘new’ Russian sanctions disrupting China-Europe rail freight?

China-Europe rail freight traffic still heavily relies on the route via Russia

News

20.11.2024

European freight shipping market shows significant growth, according to Mordor Intelligence

The European cargo shipping market is experiencing notable growth, driven by increased seaborne trade and economic expansion, according to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence.

News

12.11.2024

The Loadstar

Cape of Good Hope box ship diversion 'benefits shipping companies'

The Red Sea crisis has seen liner operators operating at least 13 ships on each Asia-Europe string

News

12.11.2024

The Loadstar

French rail workers plan strike 'double-whammy' over Fret SNCF break-up

French rail workers have lined up a double-whammy of strikes in the Christmas build-up, with a 37-hour walkout for a fortnight this month and an indefinite follow-up next month.

News

06.11.2024

The Loadstar

Supply chain disruption costly for shippers, but helps build resilience, says Maersk

The regularity of ‘black swan’ events has meant unexpected costs for European shippers, according to Maersk, but it could be a chance to «build back better».

News

04.11.2024

Railway Gazette

World rail freight news round-up

Railway Gazette International presented a selection of news in the world of rail transportation

News

21.10.2024

Herom launches rail freight route through Brenner Pass

On 24 October 2024, Helrom GmbH will launch a 560 km rail freight service between Regensburg and Verona via the Brenner Pass with four weekly departures.

News

14.10.2024

Deutsche Bahn restructures DB Cargo with 2,300 job cuts and new business units

Deutsche Bahn’s freight division is being restructured. After months of negotiations, Deutsche Bahn has finalised a comprehensive restructuring plan for DB Cargo.