In November 2025, the Houthis announced a Red Sea attack stand down, easing shipping through the Suez Canal. This move may reduce rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope and lower costs on Asia-Europe routes. Despite positive impacts on supply…
Lithuania closed the two border crossings with Belarus on 29 October after meteorological balloons flying from Belarus caused repeated disruption to air traffic. Error happened.
Hamburg, Germany (Ports Europe) November 9, 2025 – Activists disrupted freight operations at the Port of Hamburg on Friday, blocking rail lines and access routes to protest German arms exports, particularly to Israel. Several participants chained themselves to railway tracks,…
Air cargo rates from Asia to Europe increase 8-12% in October 2025, but remain 25% below peak season levels of previous years. Spot rates from Hong Kong to Amsterdam reach $3.85/kg, while Shanghai-Frankfurt averages $4.20 Weak consumer demand and shift…
Summary: Persistent congestion at Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges ports extends into late October 2025, with average vessel waiting times reaching 48-72 hours. Red Sea diversions and labor shortages create bottlenecks handling 3.5 million TEU backlog across both ports. Terminal capacity constraints…
Antwerp, Belgium (Ports Europe) October 27, 2025 – Customs officers at the Port of Antwerp began a work-to-rule protest on Monday, slowing cargo inspections to oppose proposed changes to their working hours. The action, organised by the ACOD/CGSP union, follows similar protests…