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Newsletter 10/2025: Actual situation in international transport
We bring you the latest overview of what is currently driving logistics: Although the EUDR (deforestation) regulation has been further postponed, the obligations for importers remain unchanged – we explain how to prepare for the comprehensive TRACES system. At the same time, we look at the impact of Typhoon Ragas in China, which effectively prolonged the disruption associated with Golden Week and thus affected your delivery times. And finally, some good news: Global container terminal capacity is set to grow massively, and we are proud to announce that PSA International remains the global leader among operators.
Rail transport from China: Resumption of operations confirmed
We have some positive news for you. The Polish government has officially confirmed that the railway border with Belarus will reopen on the night of Wednesday, September 24 to Thursday, September 25.
The actual situation in rail transport and alternative solutions
The Polish government has closed all border crossings with Belarus (both road and rail) since September 12, 2025. The closure is "until further notice" and is related to the Zapad-2025 military exercise and ongoing security incidents.
Newsletter 09/2025: Actual situation in international transport
And here we are in September. Some people are sad because the days are getting shorter and vacation time is over. Others are happy because the days are getting shorter and substitute teaching is over. While your children are labeling their notebooks and you are planning logistics for driving them to their extracurricular activities, you can take a look at some snippets from the world of transportation and decide whether it is more a cause for sadness or joy.
CBAM a ICS2: Logistics news for the end of the summer holidays
The holidays and the silly season are slowly coming to an end. We will bid them farewell with news from the world of logistics. This time, we will not be writing about tariffs, even though an agreement has been reached between the EU and the US, which is good news, because uncertainty is the worst thing for business. Nor will we speculate on whether ships will return to Suez. Whenever it seems that things are about to change, the situation in the Middle East takes a turn for the worse, and nothing could be further from a return to the old logistics waters. We will not write about the continuing bleak situation in European ports either, as we would be repeating ourselves and the situation has not changed since the last newsletter.
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.