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(9 articles)Freight Rates Hit Records as Port Congestion Persists, Networks Strain
The chemical and logistics sectors are facing a confluence of pressures: freight rates have reached record highs while port congestion remains stubbornly persistent—a phenomenon industry observers ter
Antwerp Port Shipping Halted Over Hydrogen Fluoride Leak
The Port of Antwerp, a critical European logistics hub, has suspended shipping operations following an incident involving hydrogen fluoride evaporation. While the evaporation rate has decreased from i
Quantix Appoints New CEO After Lender Restructuring
Quantix, a major U.S. chemical logistics provider, has completed a lender restructuring and appointed Nate Gesse as CEO effective July 20, 2024, succeeding John Labrie who guided the company through o
Chemical Logistics: Solving Complex Supply Chain Equations
The chemical logistics industry faces persistent operational challenges requiring sophisticated solutions across transportation, storage, and regulatory compliance. Organizations must balance safety r
Hormuz Peace Deal Eases Blockade Risk, But Shipping Caution Persists
A regional peace agreement suggests de-escalation of tensions that have threatened the critical Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most essential maritime chokepoints. Despite diplomatic progress, sh
Bernhard Schulte Deploys First LCO₂ Carrier in China
Bernhard Schulte, a major international shipping company, has christened its first liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier in China, marking a strategic expansion into specialized bulk shipping for in
Spedition India Ships 44-Ton AFFF Foam Cargo to UAE
Spedition India has completed a 44-ton shipment of AFFF (aqueous film-forming) foam from India to the United Arab Emirates, demonstrating the company's capability in managing specialized chemical logi
U.S. Rail Traffic Beats 2025: Grain & Chemicals Lead Growth
U.S. rail freight volumes continued to outperform year-over-year comparisons in the week ending May 9, 2026, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 513,755 units—a 3.7% increase versus
COSCO Completes 16,000 TEU Methanol Fleet Series
COSCO SHIPPING has completed its series of 16,000 TEU methanol-fueled container vessels with the official naming of COSCO SHIPPING LILY. This milestone reflects the Chinese carrier's strategic investm