By Maria Kalamatas | July 4, 2025 Berlin — July 4 — Germany’s rail freight sector is bracing for a weaker Q3 after preliminary June data from the Federal Statistical Office revealed a 2.8% decline in industrial production, particularly in chemicals, automotive parts, and machinery. Rail operators like DB Cargo and...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 4, 2025 – Seattle Shares of Expeditors International climbed 1.87% this morning, offering a modest boost to investor confidence. But beneath the numbers, analysts warn that the real story may be more complex. “This kind of short-term rally doesn’t necessarily indicate strength,” said Martin Gallagher, a logistics-focused...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 4, 2025Antwerp – EchoChain Section | The Logistic News Antwerp, July 4 — Supply chains around the world are undergoing a dramatic transformation. From textiles to electronics, companies are being called upon to offer one thing many never had to before: proof. Not vague promises, but...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 4, 2025 – Washington, D.C. In Washington this morning, a small group of lawmakers introduced a bill that’s quietly stirring debate in the logistics world. The proposal? A federal tax credit to encourage the domestic manufacturing of port cranes—equipment that nearly every American container terminal relies on,...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 4, 2025 – New York Across the American logistics landscape, industry leaders are making discreet but decisive moves. With new U.S. tariffs looming, freight operators are rethinking how and where they move goods—even before policies take effect. Some are advancing import schedules. Others are rerouting cargo through...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 1, 2025 Seattle — In its latest attempt to close the gap between consumer demand and real-time inventory, Amazon has quietly rolled out a network of AI-powered forecasting hubs in four countries — Germany, the U.S., Japan, and the UAE — signaling a new phase in...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 1, 2025 Rotterdam — A new pan-European initiative backed by major retailers and freight players is aiming to bring unprecedented transparency and emissions tracking to shipping routes, using blockchain to certify “green corridors” across key European ports. The platform, launched this week under the name ClearRoute, connects...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 1, 2025 Istanbul — In the wake of a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan earlier this week, Turkish Cargo has mobilized one of the largest humanitarian airlifts in its recent history, delivering over 240 tons of critical aid to the impacted Baghlan and Kunduz...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 1, 2025 Antwerp — On the grey, quiet waters of the Scheldt, a quiet revolution is underway. This morning, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges officially launched Europe’s first fully CO₂-neutral inland barge corridor, connecting the port to Genk and Liège using hydrogen-powered and electric barges supported by...
By Maria Kalamatas | August 1, 2025 Seville, Spain — At a dusty truck stop just off the A-4 motorway, Pedro Márquez leans on his trailer and wipes the sweat from his brow. It’s 10:46 a.m. and already 42°C in the shade. His load — perishable pharmaceuticals — isn’t supposed to...
