Innovations Driving Efficiency in Netherlands Road Freight
The road freight sector in the Netherlands is undergoing a significant transformation. With increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact, t
Challenges Facing the Road Freight Sector in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, a pivotal hub in European logistics, has a road freight sector that plays a vital role in its economy. This industry supports national and international trade, con
The Role of Sea Freight in the Netherlands’ Trade-Driven Economy
The Netherlands is recognized as one of the most trade-dependent economies in the world. With a strong history in global commerce and an advantageous location in Europe, the countr
How Dutch Ports are Streamlining Sea Freight Operations
Dutch ports have long been pillars of global trade, with the Port of Rotterdam, in particular, holding a leading position in Europe and globally. Positioned strategically along som
Kaohsiung Hit by Asia’s Container Congestion
The container congestion contagion effect appears to be manifesting itself in Taiwan with a recent build-up of boxes in its main gateway of Kaohsiung. Congestion in south-east Asia
Moderation in Container Spot Rate Increases Hints at Approaching Peak
In the surest sign yet that soaring container spot freight rates may have reached something resembling a peak, this week’s indexes showed the smallest gains in months, while a co
Intra-Asia Services Struggle as Smaller Ships Diverted to Long-Hauls
The cascading of smaller box ships to more-lucrative long-haul lanes has created a shortage of vessels for intra-Asia trades. A meeting of representatives of the Korea Shipowners A
Near-Normal Water Levels Boost Panama Canal Ship Transits
The Panama Canal’s freshwater reservoirs are entering summer at close to normal levels, prompting the canal’s operator to increase the number of large ships moving through the
Freight Spend Management Top Priority Amid Red Sea Crisis
Managing freight spend is the biggest concern for shippers and forwarders, as the supply chain volatility driving ocean rate hikes appears to have no end in sight. In Xeneta’s mi
Positive Growth Evident in Global Trade Trends Early 2024
Global trade trends turned positive in Q1 2024, with goods and services trade increasing by 1% and 1.5% respectively, driven by the US, China, and India, according to UN Trade and
