By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Vienna, July 16 — Rail cargo operations across Central Europe are struggling to maintain flow as soaring temperatures force speed restrictions and infrastructure slowdowns across key trade routes between Rotterdam and Budapest. “Rails expand dangerously when the steel overheats, and that’s what we’re dealing with...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Santos, Brazil — July 16 — A dramatic spike in soybean shipments from Brazil’s main agricultural states is causing severe congestion at the Port of Santos, with vessels waiting up to six days for berthing and inland trucks backed up for kilometers. “We’re seeing one...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Nairobi, July 16 — As peak flower season hits its stride, Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is facing a logistical sprint to handle rising demand for air cargo slots — especially from European floral markets that now rely almost exclusively on Kenyan roses. “We’re processing...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 16, 2025 Vienna, July 16 — Freight trains across Europe are struggling to keep pace as summer traffic creates widespread delays and disruption on key continental rail lines. From Germany’s industrial heartland to Poland’s eastern corridors, logistics providers are sounding the alarm. “We’re rerouting shipments more often...
By Maria Kalamatas | July 10, 2025 Bangkok, July 10 — In a move that underscores the pressure on global air logistics, several Asian airlines have begun adjusting their cargo routes and capacity as export volumes from the region rise unexpectedly fast. “We didn’t anticipate this level of urgency from exporters in...
SINGAPORE / 9 JULY 2025 — Shipping rates between Asia and Northern Europe have surged once again this week, reaching their highest point in 2025 as severe port congestion in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe cripples vessel turnaround. “Carriers are fully booked through July and early August,” confirmed Thomas Levin, Head...
Shanghai, China — 10 July 2025In a month marked by global route upheavals and capacity shifts, the Port of Shanghai has emerged as a stabilizing force, posting its highest-ever container throughput for a single month. According to port officials, 4.9 million TEUs were handled in June 2025—driven largely by rerouted...
BUENOS AIRES — July 4, 2025Faced with weeks of delayed cargo and unstable ocean routes, Latin America’s biggest economies are moving quickly. Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico have begun coordinating new trade plans to ease pressure on imports and exports. “This is not a time to depend on outside routes,” said Sofia...
WARSAW — July 4, 2025Freight rail in Poland is accelerating, signaling a welcome turnaround for European inland transport. New data from PKP PLK shows that several key routes are now two to two-and-a-half hours faster than a year ago — a rare boost in cross-border logistics. “We’re seeing real gains in efficiency,” said...
TORONTO — July 4, 2025Cargo operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport are struggling to recover after two consecutive days of severe storms grounded multiple flights. Air freight handlers say the backlog is growing, particularly for inbound shipments from Europe and Asia. “We had no choice but to halt ramp activity during...
