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DHL Logistics Trend Radar: AI continues advance | trans.info
WEBThe DHL Logistics Trend Radaris published every two years, analyzing the most significant social, economic, and technological trends impacting the logistics industry. This year’s edition examines 40 key trends expected to influence global logistics over the next decade. The report highlights the growing role of AI in logistics, with its full ...
Fears of strike in US and weak demand hit ocean freight rates
WEBOcean freight rates on key global container routes have fallen again. Despite the upcoming Golden Week in China, which usually drives demand, the situation this year is slightly different, and the expected rate increase may not happen.
Container traffic falls across Mediterranean, but Spanish ports …
WEB1 day ago · Container traffic declines across Mediterranean, but Spanish ports buck trend. Disruptions to global trade routes, driven by factors such as geopolitical tensions and attacks in the Red Sea, have significantly impacted container traffic at key European ports. While Mediterranean ports are experiencing declines in transshipment, there are some ...
Transport from China is breaking records | trans.info
WEB1 day ago · Transport from China is breaking records, with a peak season for orders still ahead. Despite a decline in trade between China and the European Union, rail freight on Eurasian routes has reached record levels. The reliability of rail transport is gaining more attention amidst global supply chain disruptions and instability in maritime routes.
Industry urges EU to speed up weights and measures rules
WEB3 days ago · Industry groups urge EU to speed up revision of Weights and Dimensions Directive. Transport and environmental organisations, including ACEA, AVERE, Hydrogen Europe, and Transport & Environment, have called on the European Union to accelerate the adoption of revisions to the Weights and Dimensions Directive.
Air freight demand rose 14.1% in June, says latest IATA data
WEBThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a significant surge in global air cargo demand for June 2024. The data in IATA’s latest update reveals that June saw a 14.1% increase in demand in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) compared to the same month last year. This marks the seventh consecutive month of double-digit year-on ...
Sea freight rates have abated, but shipping lines have other …
WEBEarlier this year, disruption to international sea freight caused by the Red Sea crisis has pushed container rates to their highest levels in nearly a year and a half. In February this year, Transport Intelligence窶冱 global maritime rates index increased by 173.8% during the previous 3 months. From November窶冱 $1,411 for a 40-foot ...
A revival of M&A activity in Europe is expected as the region ...
WEBAfter a weak performance in 2023, the lull in M&A activity within the transport and logistics industry persisted into the first half of 2024.
Eurotunnel freight traffic fell by 4% in first half of 2024 - Trans.INFO
WEBThe Eurotunnel has experienced varied traffic trends in the first half of 2024, according to the latest figures released. The data highlights changes in both truck and passenger vehicle movements through the tunnel, reflecting broader trends in transportation and logistics across the Channel.