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U.S. containerized exports through February 2013. Source: PIERS
US Containerized Exports Jump 5 Percent

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Multiple pain points test forwarders on China-Europe rail route

05 Aug 2022
The main rail option from China for European importers is via the so-called “middle corridor,” but as demand steadily increases, so too are the many chokepoints along the route.
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Air cargo recovery slowed by China lockdowns, Ukraine invasion
08 Jun 2022
China’s rolling COVID-19 lockdowns and significant disruption linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have left the global air freight market to face a difficult second half of the year.
European short-sea ro/ro market undercut by Russian sanctions
02 Jun 2022
Demand for long-haul ro/ro services is strong, but COVID lockdowns and growing global economic uncertainties are constraining vehicle volumes, executives say.
Higher oil prices, Russian sanctions may not drive long-term project investment
13 May 2022
As the global energy transition gains momentum, a “mismatched” market will become more complex, partitioned, and costly, according to Jim Burkhard, head of oil market research at S&P Global.
Russia exit proves complex, costly for some transport providers
05 May 2022
Winding down operations in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine has come with a hefty price tag, but transport providers are mostly playing down the impact.
CMA CGM takes over formerly Russian-held Gefco
08 Apr 2022
CMA CGM has made another major acquisition, bringing Europe’s main automotive logistics service provider under the wing of CEVA Logistics.
Falling China-Europe rail volumes may take years to recover: rail executives
06 Apr 2022
Shippers and their service providers exiting the China-Europe rail route through Russia has slammed the brakes on a trade lane that expanded by almost 30 percent in 2021.
Russia-free routes to Europe add time, money: forwarders
29 Mar 2022
The reluctance to ship China export rail cargo through Russia to Europe is keeping forwarders busy, but the only available options come at a cost.
Rising volume, worsening congestion dries up European storage
29 Mar 2022
Import volume from China has been increasing since late last year, and combined with the severely disrupted supply chains is leading to a deteriorating cargo storage situation across Europe.
China-Europe rail under threat as shippers exit Russian route
16 Mar 2022
For China-Europe rail shippers, there are precious few alternatives to the northern corridor that passes through Russia and Belarus and handles almost all the volume moved on the land bridge.
Air cargo rates take off on Russia sanctions, China lockdowns
15 Mar 2022
The ever-widening effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdowns are placing mounting pressure on an already stressed air cargo sector.