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Air Cargo Contractor Reimburses Postal Service for Fraudulent

Jan 08, 2026
Oil tanker linked to Venezuelan crude sailing in the Atlantic amid increased U.S. sanctions enforcement.

Sanctions at Sea: U.S. Tracks Venezuelan Oil Tanker

Jan 06, 2026
Global container ship loaded with colorful cargo containers at a busy international port, highlighting 2026 freight market pressures.

Container Shipping Industry May Face a Cyclical Downturn

Jan 05, 2026

Can Transnet Fix South Africa’s Ports? Early Signs

Jan 01, 2026
South Korea port with stacked shipping containers and cranes handling international export cargo

South Korea Hits Record Exports in 2025, Signaling

Dec 30, 2025
Chinese cargo ship Zhen Hua 29 carrying giant port cranes on a long international voyage.

Long Voyage, Big Risk: China’s Crane Delivery Exposes

Dec 29, 2025
Chinese cargo ship carrying containerized modular missile launchers, highlighting the dual-use potential of commercial shipping vessels

Chinese Cargo Ship with Modular Missile Launchers Sparks

Dec 26, 2025
Oil tanker at sea as U.S. Coast Guard prepares interception amid sanctions compliance and maritime security concerns

U.S. Moves to Deploy Additional Coast Guard Assets

Dec 24, 2025
Bulk cargo ship loaded with soybeans at Brazilian port, heading to China, illustrating South America–Asia supply chain shift.

China Skips U.S. Soybeans for Third Month, Shifts

Dec 23, 2025
Venezuelan oil tanker intercepted by U.S. forces in international waters amid sanctions enforcement

U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in International Waters

Dec 23, 2025
U.S. Weighs Sanctions as Spanish Port Ban on U.S.-Flagged Ships Escalates

Is Spanish Shipping Facing Potential U.S. Sanctions?

Dec 22, 2025
China is investing billions in Latin America

China’s Billions in Latin American Ports Are Set

Dec 19, 2025
UK and South Korea Sign New Trade Deal to Boost Logistics, Exports and Supply Chain Growth

UK–South Korea Trade Deal to Transform Automotive, Pharma

Dec 17, 2025
FMCSA Data Exposes Gaps in How Trucking Safety Risk Is Measured

FMCSA Data Shows Wide Safety Performance Gaps Among

Dec 16, 2025
US container imports November 2025 dropped 7.8% amid slowing China demand. Freight Graph breaks down the data and supply chain impact.

U.S. Container Imports Dip 7.8% in November as

Dec 15, 2025
Time to Fix Crash Data: Trucking Needs More Transparent and Reliable Safety Metrics

Time to Fix Crash Data: Trucking Needs More

Dec 08, 2025
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November LMI Signals First Warehousing Contraction in 9

Dec 07, 2025
I-9 audits California trucking

DHS Launches Sweeping I-9 Audits Across California Truck

Dec 02, 2025
FMCSA Rolls Out Stricter ELD Approval Process

FMCSA Rolls Out Stricter ELD Approval Process

Dec 02, 2025
MD-11 Freighters Face Extended Grounding for Inspections, Airlines Warn

MD-11 Freighters Face Extended Grounding for Inspections

Nov 25, 2025
Schneider Fast Track Rail

Schneider Launches Fast Track Rail to Cut US–Mexico

Nov 24, 2025
Teradar Raises $150M to Advance Terahertz Vision for Autonomous Transport

Teradar Gets $150M to Develop Terahertz Vision Tech

Nov 23, 2025
Hamburg’s port operator HHLA announced a solid performance for the first nine months of 2025

HHLA Reports Strong Growth in the First Nine

Nov 19, 2025

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Nov 18, 2025

U.S. and China Pause Port Levies for One

Nov 17, 2025
Trump Moves Toward Tariff Exemptions on Key Food Imports (Shift in U.S. Trade Strategy)

Trump Eyes Tariff Exemptions on Key Food Imports

Nov 16, 2025
Switzerland and U.S. Near Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs on Key Industries

Switzerland and U.S. Close to Trade Deal Cutting

Nov 15, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd Profit Drops 50% as Trade Volatility Pressures Freight Rates

Hapag-Lloyd Profit Drops Amid Trade Volatility

Nov 14, 2025
Supply Chain Disruptions to Persist, Maersk Survey Reveals

Supply Chain Disruptions to Persist, Maersk Survey Reveals

Nov 12, 2025
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Nov 11, 2025
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Nov 10, 2025
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RXO’s Rate Squeeze: Impact on 3PL Providers

Nov 07, 2025
China–US Trade Tariffs: Beijing Suspends 24% Levy, Keeps 10% Base Rate

China-US Trade Tariffs Suspension: Beijing Keeps 10% Base

Nov 05, 2025
UPS Announces 5.9% Shipping Rate Increase and Higher Surcharges Starting December 22

UPS Shipping Rates to Rise 5.9% Starting December

Nov 04, 2025
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U.S. and China Reach Trade Deal to Ease

Nov 03, 2025
Trump Announces New U.S.–Canada Tariff Hike Amid Trade Tensions

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Oct 27, 2025

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Oct 24, 2025
European Freight Rates Hit Record Lows, Reshaping Global Trade Dynamics

European Freight Rates 2025 Fall to Record Lows,

Oct 22, 2025
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Two Ground Workers Killed After Cargo Plane Skids

Oct 21, 2025

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Oct 20, 2025
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Oct 19, 2025

U.S. Slaps 100% Tariffs on Chinese Equipment

Oct 17, 2025

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Sep 07, 2025

Silk Way West Advances Green Fleet Strategy

Sep 07, 2025

Air Cargo Finds Opportunity Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

Sep 05, 2025

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Sep 03, 2025

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U.S. Container Imports Face Historic Decline

Aug 29, 2025

USPS Adds 11 New Delivery Hubs

Aug 27, 2025

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Aug 26, 2025

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Aug 25, 2025

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Freight Graph > Blog > 2025 > December
South Korea port with stacked shipping containers and cranes handling international export cargo
30
Dec

South Korea Hits Record Exports in 2025, Signaling New Opportunities for Global Freight

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South Korea has set a historic record in 2025, with total exports surpassing $700 billion for the first time. The surge highlights strong global demand for South Korean industrial and tech-focused products, including semiconductors, electronics, and heavy industrial goods. For logistics companies and international freight operators, this milestone carries significant implications: higher exports mean a […]

Chinese cargo ship Zhen Hua 29 carrying giant port cranes on a long international voyage.
29
Dec

Long Voyage, Big Risk: China’s Crane Delivery Exposes U.S. Port Vulnerabilities

  • 1 min read

A Chinese cargo ship, Zhen Hua 29, traveled over 37,000 km across three oceans over three months to deliver five giant cranes from Shanghai to Jamaica and U.S. ports. The unusually long route was required because the cranes were too tall to pass through the Panama Canal. The voyage highlighted major logistical challenges. Navigating dangerous routes, […]

Chinese cargo ship carrying containerized modular missile launchers, highlighting the dual-use potential of commercial shipping vessels
26
Dec

Chinese Cargo Ship with Modular Missile Launchers Sparks Debate in Global Shipping and Security

  • 2 min read

Images circulating online show a medium-sized Chinese cargo ship fitted with modular missile launchers, radar arrays and close-in weapon systems, a configuration that blurs the line between commercial maritime transport and military capability. The vessel, identified in open-source imagery as a 97-meter feeder container ship, appears to carry up to 60 containerized vertical launch cells […]

Oil tanker at sea as U.S. Coast Guard prepares interception amid sanctions compliance and maritime security concerns
24
Dec

U.S. Moves to Deploy Additional Coast Guard Assets to Seize Fleeing Sanctioned Oil Tanker

  • 2 min read

The United States is preparing to deploy additional Coast Guard assets to intercept and seize a sanctioned oil tanker that has repeatedly refused boarding attempts, according to sources familiar with the matter. The vessel, Bella 1, is believed to be linked to Venezuelan oil exports and is currently operating in the Caribbean region. U.S. authorities […]

Bulk cargo ship loaded with soybeans at Brazilian port, heading to China, illustrating South America–Asia supply chain shift.
23
Dec

China Skips U.S. Soybeans for Third Month, Shifts Imports to South America

  • 1 min read

China has avoided importing U.S. soybeans for the third consecutive month, instead increasing purchases from South America. Imports from Argentina surged by more than 600%, while Brazil remained China’s main soybean supplier. This shift shows a clear change in China’s sourcing strategy rather than a drop in overall demand. From a trade perspective, this move […]

Venezuelan oil tanker intercepted by U.S. forces in international waters amid sanctions enforcement
23
Dec

U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker in International Waters

  • 2 min read

Oil Tanker Seizures Signal Escalating U.S. Pressure The United States has once again intercepted and seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters near the country’s coast, intensifying its sanctions enforcement against Caracas. According to U.S. officials, the vessel was carrying sanctioned Venezuelan crude and was allegedly part of a so-called “shadow fleet” used to […]

U.S. Weighs Sanctions as Spanish Port Ban on U.S.-Flagged Ships Escalates
22
Dec

Is Spanish Shipping Facing Potential U.S. Sanctions?

  • 2 min read

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is considering possible retaliatory measures against shipping linked to Spain after Spanish authorities prevented several U.S.-flagged vessels from docking at their ports. The restrictions are part of a newly implemented Spanish policy that denies port access and airspace use to vessels or aircraft transporting weapons to Israel, as well […]

China is investing billions in Latin America
19
Dec

China’s Billions in Latin American Ports Are Set to Transform Global Freight

  • 2 min read

China is quietly reshaping global supply chains by investing billions in Latin American ports and transport infrastructure. Major projects in Santos, Brazil, and Chancay, Peru, aim to create efficient routes for grain and other commodities to reach Asia faster and at lower cost. These developments could have long-term consequences for U.S. agricultural exporters, who have […]

UK and South Korea Sign New Trade Deal to Boost Logistics, Exports and Supply Chain Growth
17
Dec

UK–South Korea Trade Deal to Transform Automotive, Pharma & Food Logistics

  • 2 min read

UK and South Korea Sign New Trade Deal to Boost Logistics, Exports and Supply Chain Growth London — The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement designed to boost bilateral exports and strengthen supply chain cooperation across key sectors including automotive, food & drink, and pharmaceuticals. The new UK–South Korea trade deal […]

FMCSA Data Exposes Gaps in How Trucking Safety Risk Is Measured
16
Dec

FMCSA Data Shows Wide Safety Performance Gaps Among U.S. Truck Carriers

  • 2 min read

Recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reveals significant variation in safety performance across U.S. truck carriers, with some fleets showing markedly higher crash involvement than their peers. The findings highlight ongoing challenges in how safety risk is measured and monitored within the trucking industry. The data emerges as freight activity accelerates […]

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