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U.S. containerized exports through February 2014. Source: PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group Inc.
US Containerized Exports See Steepest Decline Since 2009
U.S. containerized imports through February 2014. Source: PIERS
PIERS: US Containerized Imports Down in February
South Africa's imports and exports through August 2013; year-over-year change. Source: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
South African Trade Growth Decelerates
North American exports to Latin America. Source: Container Trades Statistics
North American Exports to Latin America Jump

Press Releases

Guangzhou Port (Nansha) acquires 52.51% shares of Zhongshan Port & Shipping Group
Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
Alliance Shippers Inc. Award Gold In National Survey
Tokema International launches a digital marketing agency for the logistics sector
International Logistics
HAMAG Harbour & Maritime Services Agency in Morocco joins XLProjects
Logistics Providers
Suspension of TBL service to North Mali
CMA CGM
Resumption of CMA CGM TBL service to Bujumbura, Burundi
CMA CGM
Tripartite has secured $4.5m for infrastructure
International Logistics
Creating a framework for African connectivity
International Air Freight
South Africa Dept. of Trade and Industry commits self to increasing exports
Trade Data
Swaziland signs Tripartite FTA, growing area to 16 nations
Trade Data
South African delegation seeking export market arrives in Mozambique
Trade Data

Toepfer’s March multipurpose forecast rebounds on demand signals

02 Mar 2021
Container market woes and a booming bulk market are cutting competition and boosting freight rates for the multipurpose/heavy-lift sector.
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TPM21: Good data quality key to freight procurement, allocation
26 Feb 2021
One TPM21 panel speaker said it is rare that he comes across companies with good data quality even though he considers that a basic necessity, particularly when it comes to negotiating with carriers
US auto imports expected to continue rebound after late 2020 recovery
02 Feb 2021
A microprocessor chip shortage and new COVID-19 spread could slow recovery by hampering vehicle production.
Fagioli spots green shoots in oil and gas sector
01 Feb 2021
New contracts firm up heavy transport and heavy lift firm Fagioli’s 2021 outlook despite the pandemic-driven industry-wide downturn of 2020.
World Bank, IAPH urge rapid maritime digitization
21 Jan 2021
The World Bank and International Association of Ports and Harbors are urging ports and maritime ecosystems to quickly find public and private solutions to digitize operations and build data-sharing initiatives to bolster trade growth.
Cautious ro-ro carriers reactivating idled ships on firmer market
11 Jan 2021
Rising short-term charter rates and recovering cargo volumes are leading ro-ro carriers to reactivate ships in cold lay-up since early 2020.
AAEI head Rowden departing after 12 years at the helm
06 Jan 2021
Marianne Rowden, the longtime public face of a key importer-exporter lobbying group, is stepping down at the end of March as e-commerce growth makes the interaction between shippers and the public sector all the more vital.
Frozen COVID-19 vaccine heats up logistics complexity
11 Nov 2020
The world greeted news of a potential vaccine with relief, but the supply chain logistics required to transport doses at extreme temperatures will be daunting.
G2 Ocean expanding breakbulk services despite COVID-19
10 Nov 2020
Multi-purpose carrier G2 Ocean's African and Indian semi-liner breakbulk services, established just as COVID-19 exploded, are flourishing despite lockdowns.
DHL in biofuel drive for LCL carbon neutrality
01 Oct 2020
One of the world’s leading global forwarders will work with shippers of LCL cargo to reduce the transport emissions of their ocean freight to zero.
‘Sophisticated’ cyber attack takes IMO offline
01 Oct 2020
The IMO is the second high profile maritime industry victim to fall prey to cyber hackers this week.