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Industry News
29. Sept. 2026
77 Blank Sailings Around China's Golden Week
Approximately one in nine planned East-West departures could be cancelled. The transpacific trade lane is particularly affected, but European services are also experiencing capacity management measures.
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Industry News
29. Sept. 2026
Movianto Opens Large Pharmaceutical Logistics Center in Wiesloch
30,000 square meters of warehouse space and approximately 44,000 pallet positions: Movianto expands the pharmaceutical cold chain in Wiesloch.
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Innovation
29. Sept. 2026
Reinert Logistics Orders 500 Gas-Powered Volvo FH Aero Trucks
500 new gas trucks for Reinert Logistics: Volvo reports its largest single order in this powertrain segment.
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Operational Alerts
29. Sept. 2026
Port Disruptions in Asia Tie Up Around Three Million TEU Capacity
Delayed vessels effectively remove approximately three million TEU from the market. Importers must plan for greater buffer capacity.
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Customs Processes
29. Sept. 2026
EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs of Up to 67.1 Percent on Pea Protein from China
The EU is protecting its market with anti-dumping tariffs of 40.5 to 67.1 percent. Pea protein from China is affected.
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Operational Alerts
29. Sept. 2026
Qantas Labor Dispute Impacts Ground Handling and Air Freight
Qantas ground staff struck at four airports. Australian air Express and thus air freight operations were also affected.
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Operational Alerts
29. Sept. 2026
Catania Airport Reopens After Three-Day Mt. Etna Shutdown
After three days of standstill, Catania is flying again. Freight forwarders should continue to review stranded and rerouted shipments.
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Operational Alerts
29. Sept. 2026
Air Traffic Controllers' Strike in Italy Threatens to Slow Air Cargo on September 30
Four-hour air traffic control strike in Italy: Delays and cancellations possible in air traffic on September 30th.
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Regulatory
29. Sept. 2026
EU and Philippines Make Progress on Free Trade Agreement
The EU and the Philippines are largely in agreement. However, new tariff benefits will not take effect until the contract text is finalized, signed, and ratified.
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Operational Alerts
29. Sept. 2026
Cargo Vessel 'Cape Dao' Catches Fire Following Attack in Strait of Hormuz
An attack on the 'Cape Dao' highlights the high risk in the Strait of Hormuz. Shippers and freight forwarders face the threat of service disruptions, increased costs, and delays.
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Industry News
29. Sept. 2026
Autonomous Battery Trucks: Georgia Test Older Than Reported
The Georgia field test encompasses 48 kilometers and 43 railway crossings. This news is not new: phase two already started in September 2025.
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Industry News
29. Sept. 2026
Sail Cargo Ship Neoliner Origin Arrives at Zeebrugge
Neoline connects Zeebrügge with France, Canada, and Baltimore. The sailing solution is of interest for specialized cargo, but remains a small niche.
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Innovation
24. Sept. 2026
Pony.ai and GAC Move New Robotruck Toward Series Production
The new robottruck is intended to operate on long-distance routes, fixed corridors, and in ports. Outstanding issues include approval, liability, and deployment outside of China.
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Industry News
24. Sept. 2026
First Seasonal China-Europe Service Transits Through the Arctic
25 days from China to Great Britain: The Arctic route saves time, but is seasonal, insurance-intensive, and no true Suez alternative.
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Industry News
24. Sept. 2026
India Opens 1,500-Kilometer Freight Rail Corridor
A new 1,500-kilometer corridor dedicates a separate rail line for heavy and double-stacked freight trains between Delhi and JNPT port.
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Companies
24. Sept. 2026
JOST to acquire CTJ Janssen and expand in Germany
JOST has agreed to acquire CTJ Janssen. This would significantly expand the group's position in German road transport.
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Customs Processes
23. Sept. 2026
EU Updates Digital Customs Data Model to 7.0.11
EUCDM 7.0.11 standardizes customs data for NCTS, AES and ICS. Companies should check when their national software will adopt the new fields.
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Operational Alerts
23. Sept. 2026
Panama Canal: Over 5 Million Dollars for a Single Transit Slot
Over 5 Million USD for a Single Panama Canal Slot: Energy Shipments and Tight Capacity Drive Competition for Transits
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Operational Alerts
23. Sept. 2026
Hormuz: Only Four Cargo Ships Registered in a Single Day
Only four cargo ships were registered in the Strait of Hormuz on that day. Due to disabled AIS, significantly more vessels may have actually transited.
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Regulatory
23. Sept. 2026
USA Sanctions BitBank Over Payments Related to Hormuz Strait Passages
OFAC adds BitBank and other parties to sanctions list. Focus on cryptocurrency payments and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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