Chengdu and Chongqing share a love for spicy food and culture and a common future
After the Red Sea crisis escalated, Christmas decorations delivered via the China-Europe freight trains became essential for Europeans to celebrate the New Year.
«Vessels ‘go dark’ to avoid Houthi attacks,» blared headlines as 2024 kicked in, and commercial shipping very swiftly threw forecasts to the winds as it became apparent that the spate of attacks in the Red Sea region in the closing weeks of 2023 had morphed into a campaign.
Container spot rates on the transpacific trades shot up this week, on the back of a series of mid-December general rate increases (GRIs) that appear to have significantly boosted prices.
Over 236 million tons of cargo were transported on the railway network of Kazakhstan in January-November 2024.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Hungary.
Launchpad for economic takeoff
During the last mandate, from 2019-2024, von der Leyen’s Commission forged a legacy defined by the European Green Deal and the twin transitions.
DB Cargo is set to cut significantly more jobs than previously anticipated.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to create a feasibility study for the construction of a new highway that will connect Almaty with the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.
The car-carrier market is now at a crossroads, as charter rates have corrected substantially from the astronomical highs seen in 2023, according to shipbroking firm Clarksons.
Asia-Europe carriers saw their early December general rate increases (GRIs) stick this week, with spot rates into both North Europe and Mediterranean ports seeing double-digit increases.
China-Europe rail freight traffic still heavily relies on the route via Russia
The European cargo shipping market is experiencing notable growth, driven by increased seaborne trade and economic expansion, according to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence.
The Red Sea crisis has seen liner operators operating at least 13 ships on each Asia-Europe string
French rail workers have lined up a double-whammy of strikes in the Christmas build-up, with a 37-hour walkout for a fortnight this month and an indefinite follow-up next month.
The regularity of ‘black swan’ events has meant unexpected costs for European shippers, according to Maersk, but it could be a chance to «build back better».
Railway Gazette International presented a selection of news in the world of rail transportation
On 24 October 2024, Helrom GmbH will launch a 560 km rail freight service between Regensburg and Verona via the Brenner Pass with four weekly departures.
Deutsche Bahn’s freight division is being restructured. After months of negotiations, Deutsche Bahn has finalised a comprehensive restructuring plan for DB Cargo.