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UK Ports Announce Expansion Plans with Support from Government

The UK government is backing key port expansion efforts to drive job growth and economic gains, supported by strong long-term trade forecasts. New amendments to the National Policy Statement for Ports have been proposed to expedite planning approvals and reduce costs for port operators. These changes are aimed at enabling ports to proceed confidently with

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Taiwan, Southeast Asia See Air Cargo Surge

As the July 9 tariff pause imposed by the U.S. approaches, demand for airfreight out of Asia is rising sharply, even as ocean freight volumes fall. Freight forwarders have reported a surge in bookings, not from China, but from markets like Southeast Asia and Taiwan, where capacity is tightening. An executive at a global forwarder

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Asia-Europe Trade Rises While Trans-Pacific Demand Slows

Shipping analysts predict the Trans-Pacific market is heading into a downturn, while the Asia-Europe trade is gaining strength. U.S. importers frontloaded goods earlier this year to get ahead of tariff hikes, which has left inventories full. As a result, demand for the rest of 2025 on the Trans-Pacific is expected to weaken, pulling down freight

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Why Attention to Detail Builds Long-term Trust in Freight Forwarding

Insights from Diane Kaiser, Shipco’s General Manager, USA Sales In freight forwarding, most problems do not arise from major events but rather from minor issues, such as missed updates, slow responses, and a lack of clarity when delays occur. Over time, these gaps erode trust. At Shipco, the focus on customer experience is centered around

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Middle East Conflict Reduces Global Airfreight Capacity

Airfreight capacity in the Middle East has declined sharply since the Israel-Iran conflict began, leading to a global reduction in available space. According to data provider Rotate’s database, widebody capacity for both belly and freighter has fallen by 100% in Iran and Syria. Iraq is down by -84%, Israel by -78%, Jordan by -43%, and

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The Importance of People in Logistics

In an industry increasingly driven by technology, Shipco Transport is firmly standing by its people-first philosophy. “For Shipco, our motto is ‘Freight is a people business’”, states Group CEO, Christian Mogelvang. “A people-first approach is key to how we operate.” As an NVOCC, Shipco is an asset-light organization by design, explains Global COO – Commercial,

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Organic Growth Promotes Stabilty at Shipco – Christian Mogelvang, Group CEO

Choosing to grow organically is a strategic choice rooted in the understanding of what truly matters to our clients and our organization, says Christian Mogelvang, Shipco’s Group CEO. He describes how the organization’s commitment to being a reliable partner aligns with a prioritization of high service standards and a forward-thinking mindset. “At Shipco, we are deliberately

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Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges Post Growth in H1 Volumes

Europe’s two biggest ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, saw increased freight volumes in the first half of 2024. Rotterdam handled 6.8 million TEUs, up 2.2% from last year, while Antwerp-Bruges handled 6.6 million TEUs, a 4.1% increase year-over-year. Rotterdam Port Authority CEO Boudewijn Siemons attributed the port’s growth to higher demand for consumer goods and an

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Asian Trade Hit by Vessel Shortages

The intra-Asia shipping market is experiencing a vessel shortage with smaller container ships being reassigned to more profitable long-haul routes. Consequently, it has increased freight rates significantly. Data from the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index shows that Shanghai-Southeast Asia rates have increased from $756 per TEU on July 12. According to the Korea Ocean Business Corp’s

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