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Actual situation in ports: causes and consequences
In recent newsletters, we have informed you about the increasing congestion in European ports, which does not allow containers to be received on time. The unfortunate consequence is not only the delay of goods that have to wait at ports for removal, but also the increasing costs that are being charged to the goods. Whether it is storage at the port or container delays.
Newsletter 06/2025: Actual situation in international transport
Christmas is coming. Better said, Christmas goods heading our way by sea from Asia. It will arrive here in about 2 months. But we'll unpack what the shippers have given us and what European ports will give us in today's newsletter now. But we will also look at US tariffs and CBAM news.
Newsletter 05/2025: Actual situation in international transport
Last May was marked by a spike in import sea rates from the Far East due to the Suez closure combined with the winter shipping season. We've practically got used to the closed Suez, although we do bring news in today's newsletter. And the winter season? That has been dragging its feet so far, at least judging by current rates and capacity, or rather demand. Still, things are happening.
Newsletter 04/2025: Current situation in international transport
April's weather is fickle and so far is living up to its reputation. Whether the logistics market will behave similarly we do not know for sure. However, we can look together at the current and future things that will affect it.
Newsletter 03/2025: Actual situation in international transport
Chinese New Year is over. The subsequent start was a bit slower this year. However, the fall in prices was certainly seen as a positive for importers. Will the trend continue? We bring positive news on CBAM. But also a response to the current high congestion at the ports in the form of the introduction of a surcharge.
Newsletter 02/2025: Actual situation in international transport
Speed and time are key variables and aspects in logistics. So it is no wonder that one of the topics that most aroused curiosity among you was express service from Ningbo. And we are all watching Suez to see when it will finally open. These are the 2 main topics we have coming up in today's newsletter.
Riding the waves of globalisation: 20 years of container transport from China to Europe
This year we are celebrating 20 years since our founding. It's a good time to take a look back at where shipping has moved in the last two decades.
Newsletter 01/2025: Actual situation in international transport
We are always much happier when we can inform you about happy and positive events and trends in logistics. These have been plentiful in the past year. We are therefore delighted that the new year 2025 and its progress so far allow us to write this newsletter as a list of mostly good news. We wish that this year develops in such a spirit for you.
Newsletter 31/2024: Snippets from the logistics market and an extraordinary offer
In the run-up to Christmas, we bring you a few snippets from the world of logistics, this time in a slightly positive spirit. And we offer an interesting opportunity for imports from Ningbo in the sense of a super fast shipping service, which we hope will start a new trend and you can be there with us!
Newsletter #30/2024: Actual situation in international transport
The end of the year in logistics is usually rather hectic. This year is no different and let's take that as good news. If nothing was happening, everything was kind of going along lazily at a stagnant pace, it would be a bad sign. And we probably wouldn't even enjoy it. So let's take a look at what's moving the supply chain.