By Maria Kalamatas | July 17, 2025 Vienna, July 17 — Europe’s ambition to decarbonize its freight corridors is accelerating, as new figures released this morning confirm a 26% year-on-year increase in renewable-powered rail movements across Central and Eastern Europe. The latest data from RailNetZero, a pan-European initiative tracking carbon-neutral logistics, shows...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 17, 2025 Kyiv, July 17 — In a bold move aimed at stabilizing domestic agricultural markets, Ukraine has announced the immediate introduction of steep import duties on Turkish-grown tomatoes and cucumbers. The new tariffs, ranging from 20% to 27%, come amid rising complaints from Ukrainian farmers...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 17, 2025 Rotterdam, July 17 — From warehouse dashboards in Europe to inland terminals in Southeast Asia, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it’s becoming the control center of global logistics. As supply chains fragment and geopolitical tensions upend routes, major freight operators...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Munich, July 16 — European pharmaceutical logistics providers are racing to establish fresh air cargo links between Munich and mid-sized cities in Eastern Europe and North Africa, responding to surging demand for temperature-sensitive vaccines and treatments. “Our pharma clients need guaranteed 24-hour delivery within Europe,...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Vienna, July 16 — Rail cargo operations across Central Europe are struggling to maintain flow as soaring temperatures force speed restrictions and infrastructure slowdowns across key trade routes between Rotterdam and Budapest. “Rails expand dangerously when the steel overheats, and that’s what we’re dealing with...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Santos, Brazil — July 16 — A dramatic spike in soybean shipments from Brazil’s main agricultural states is causing severe congestion at the Port of Santos, with vessels waiting up to six days for berthing and inland trucks backed up for kilometers. “We’re seeing one...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Nairobi, July 16 — As peak flower season hits its stride, Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is facing a logistical sprint to handle rising demand for air cargo slots — especially from European floral markets that now rely almost exclusively on Kenyan roses. “We’re processing...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Vienna, July 16 — Freight trains across Europe are struggling to keep pace as summer traffic creates widespread delays and disruption on key continental rail lines. From Germany’s industrial heartland to Poland’s eastern corridors, logistics providers are sounding the alarm. “We’re rerouting shipments more often...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 10, 2025 Bangkok, July 10 — In a move that underscores the pressure on global air logistics, several Asian airlines have begun adjusting their cargo routes and capacity as export volumes from the region rise unexpectedly fast. “We didn’t anticipate this level of urgency from exporters in...
SINGAPORE / 9 JULY 2025 — Shipping rates between Asia and Northern Europe have surged once again this week, reaching their highest point in 2025 as severe port congestion in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe cripples vessel turnaround. “Carriers are fully booked through July and early August,” confirmed Thomas Levin, Head...
