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U.S. prepares tough decisions regarding China’s shipbuilders and shipowners

U.S. prepares tough decisions regarding China’s shipbuilders and shipowners

The FMC can limit journeys or suspend, in whole or in part, an ocean carrier’s right to operate using U.S. ports.

Germany's logistics remains pessimistic in Q1 2025

Germany's logistics remains pessimistic in Q1 2025

The decline in truck toll mileage index, an important forward-looking indicator of economic activity, is a worrying sign.

Global container rates average USD 2,200 at end-March

Global container rates average USD 2,200 at end-March

The Drewry WCI was 78% below the pandemic peak of USD 10,377 per 40ft container in September 2021 and 59% above the average of USD 1,420 per 40ft container in 2019.

Shipping companies downgrade relations with Chinese ports

Shipping companies downgrade relations with Chinese ports

Some shipping companies are discreetly moving operations out of Hong Kong and taking vessels off its flag registry. Others are making contingency plans to do so.

TELS GLOBAL in Forbes ranking (Poland): a major, financially sound, and reliable freight forwarder

TELS GLOBAL in Forbes ranking (Poland): a major, financially sound, and reliable freight forwarder

For the seventeenth time, Dun & Bradstreet Poland and Forbes have published a list of the most dynamically developing companies in Poland. The list features companies that have increased their value the fastest over the past three years.

Houthis close the Red Sea to U.S. vessels

Houthis close the Red Sea to U.S. vessels

On 15 March, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the start of military action against the Houthis. Several Yemeni provinces have been hit. The movement says they will not agree to a ceasefire until Washington is held accountable for the strikes.

Lithuania to check the amount of fuel carried by trucks from Belarus and Russia

Lithuania to check the amount of fuel carried by trucks from Belarus and Russia

Truck drivers will have to indicate the amount of fuel carried in the tank by filing an electronic declaration. After that it will be measured.

Ocean freight customers introduce new contractual conditions

Ocean freight customers introduce new contractual conditions

One of the new strategies introduced to contractual conditions is linking freight costs to the index and application rules agreed between the freight buyer and seller.

The European road freight capacity index demonstrated a 5% year-over-year decline

The European road freight capacity index demonstrated a 5% year-over-year decline

The DSV's report warns about pressure on European transport sector, considering reduce of freight traffic, rise in bankruptcies and new rules causing increased costs.

Foreign Trade in Germany: USA overtakes China in Trade Turnovers

Foreign Trade in Germany: USA overtakes China in Trade Turnovers

In 2024, for the first time in eight years China hasn't become Germany's main trading partner. The USA took the first place in mutual trade with €252.7 billion.

Air Cargo Transportation: Demand Slows Down, But Keeps Growing

Air Cargo Transportation: Demand Slows Down, But Keeps Growing

Demand for global air transportation has been increasing for 18 months in a row, however, the rate of increase has decelerated significantly.

China takes Germany’s niche in global market

China takes Germany’s niche in global market

Chinese industry is now producing the same goods as Germany, and its export capacity is eating into Germany’s share of European and global export markets.

China’s TIR system saw swift growth in 2024

China’s TIR system saw swift growth in 2024

The number of TIR movements to and from China surged by 88%, with transport operators from eight countries engaging in TIR activities within the region.

India willing to carry its cargo by Indian-flagged container ships

India willing to carry its cargo by Indian-flagged container ships

India’s government is considering setting up a national container shipping line to ease local shippers’ dependence on foreign-flagged carriers.

EU transport business closures hit ten-year high

EU transport business closures hit ten-year high

The global logistics industry will be experiencing diverging trends in 2025. The European road freight sector will be particularly stressed.

Gemini expects 90% maritime schedule reliability

Gemini expects 90% maritime schedule reliability

The ‘long-term operational collaboration’ agreement between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd entered into force on 1 February 2025. The instrument envisages the exchange of container ships within the framework of the new Gemini Cooperation network.

Fuel price projections range widely

Fuel price projections range widely

The behaviour of diesel prices in 2025 is still uncertain. Transport companies should therefore be flexible and incorporate different pricing scenarios into their strategic planning.

EcoVadis confirms TELS GLOBAL’s high ESG rating

EcoVadis confirms TELS GLOBAL’s high ESG rating

According to the EcoVadis assessment, TELS GLOBAL ranks among the top 15% of companies in terms of sustainability policy implementation.

China–Europe rail traffic up 80% in 2024

China–Europe rail traffic up 80% in 2024

Most of the traffic along the New Silk Road relies on the northern corridor via Poland.

Two billion euros less than expected from tolls in Germany in 2024

Two billion euros less than expected from tolls in Germany in 2024

This development has significant implications for the federal budget and the financing of infrastructure projects.