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(11 articles)EU parcel fees drive shift to European stock holding
The European Union's new €2 handling fee per product category (effective November 1) combined with July's €3 customs duty is fundamentally reshaping cross-border ecommerce logistics economics. Retaile
Middle Corridor Emerges as Key China-Europe Trade Route
The Middle Corridor, a transcontinental trade route spanning Central Asia, is gaining prominence as shippers increasingly route goods between China and Europe without transiting Russia. This geopoliti
Germany blocks Cosco bid for Hamburg logistics firm on security grounds
German federal authorities are poised to reject Cosco's acquisition of Hamburg-based logistics provider Konrad Zippel following pressure from domestic security agencies. The blockade reflects escalati
Airfreight Rates Volatile as Ecommerce Demand Strains Capacity
Air cargo markets are experiencing heightened volatility driven by unpredictable ecommerce demand patterns and structural capacity constraints, particularly on China-Europe lanes. Airlines and freight
Lianyungang Launches Trans-Caspian Rail Route, Cuts 5-Day Transit
Lianyungang port has launched its first direct Trans-Caspian freight train service, marking a significant milestone in overland Asia-Europe connectivity. This new route reduces transit time by 5 days
China's Arctic Container Route Now Reaches Hamburg
China has successfully established a container service via Arctic waters reaching Hamburg, marking a significant expansion of polar shipping routes beyond traditional Asia-Europe corridors. This devel
Chinese Container Ship Reaches Murmansk via Arctic Route
A Chinese cargo vessel carrying containers has successfully arrived at Murmansk, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Arctic shipping routes as an alternative to traditional Suez Canal
Arctic Shipping Route Opens Weekly Service Between China and Europe
China and Europe have established regular weekly shipping service via the Arctic route, marking a structural shift in global trade logistics. This development reflects both climate-induced route viabi
Russia Approves Regular NSR Sailings as Arctic Route Gains Traction
Rosatom, Russia's state atomic energy corporation, has approved eight regular shipping permits for Chinese operator Sea Legend Shipping to operate container services between China and Europe via the N
Sea Legend Launches Arctic Route Service Between China and Europe
Sea Legend Shipping has announced a series of eight Arctic transit sailings between August and October 2024 on the Northern Sea Route (NSR), marking a strategic deployment of its China-Europe Arctic E
Middle Corridor Rail-Sea Route Cuts China-Europe Transit Times in 2026
Caspian, in collaboration with Kazakhstan and key Eurasian partners, is developing the Middle Corridor rail-sea route to create a competitive alternative to traditional China-Europe shipping lanes. Sc