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Logistics News with TELS GLOBAL
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
This development has significant implications for the federal budget and the financing of infrastructure projects.
Renewables account for half of EU electricity
In Germany, 54% of total electricity generation in 2024 came from renewables.
Police to inspect trucks and buses on roads in February
Police officers will check compliance with European social legislation regarding driving and rest times, along with the use of tachographs, among other factors. The focus will be on monitoring the technical condition of the vehicles as well as their loads.
Hundreds of EU containers stranded in Russia
Hundreds of containers en route to Europe have been detained in Russia following Moscow’s expansion of trade sanctions against the European Union in October 2024.
China taking over global shipbuilding industry
The probe cites data showing that China’s share of the global shipbuilding industry has expanded to over 50% in 2023 from around 5% in 2000.
WEF: fragmentation to continue, trade to become more expensive
The trade war between the U.S. and China is expected to lead to changes in the rules of global trade, predicted by 89% of analysts.
Cosco named on US military blacklist
The United States Department of Defense classified Cosco as a “Chinese military company,” alleging ties to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Poland’s new export orders down, particularly to Germany
Poland’s new orders contracted in December at the slowest pace in more than a year owing to domestic demand. However, new export orders fell at the fastest rate in three months.
New association for road transport support in Turkic states
The founding members of the Union of the Associations of International Road Carriers (OTS-URTA) include IRU members from Azerbaijan (ABADA), Kazakhstan (KAZATO), Kyrgyzstan (AIRTO KR), Türkiye (UND), Turkmenistan (THADA), and Uzbekistan (AIRCUZ).
Germany’s federal government adopts a strategy for autonomous driving
This decision makes Germany the first country in the world to establish a comprehensive legal framework for autonomous driving.