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Newsletter 08/2026: New Packaging Requirements: Everything You Need to Know About the PPWR
With the summer months still in full swing, some of you may think of other summer activities (such as packing a suitcase) when the word “packaging” comes up, but for our newsletter and for you, our readers and customers, what matters is the packaging of goods and packaging in general. What have lawmakers in store for us in this regard?
Extraordinary Newsletter 07/2026: Typhoon Saudel—Suspension of Port Operations in China
It is our regret to inform you that, as a result of the new typhoon Saudel, operations at the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo have been suspended as of this afternoon. The port of Xiamen is also expected to be affected. Consequently, there will be corresponding delays in the ships’ schedules.
Newsletter 06/2026: Actual Situation in International Transport
Summer has begun, and with it the vacation season, but there’s certainly no time to rest in international logistics. It wasn’t just hot outside—it was also heating up at sea, particularly in terms of prices. July brought several major legislative and market changes that are significantly reshaping the landscape for all types of transportation. Let’s take a look at them.
Newsletter 05/2026: Actual situation in international transport
June brings hot days not only outside our windows, but also in the world of logistics. At least in the field of ocean freight from the Far East, the Christmas season—which we mentioned in our last newsletter—is now in full swing, along with the associated battle for space. On top of that, shipping lines are stoking the fire of price competition.
Newsletter 04/2026: Actual situation in international transport
Let’s take a look at the world of logistics in May. With both our holidays and the Chinese holidays behind us, we’re now looking forward to the traditional start of the Christmas season for sea imports from Asia. In air freight, on the other hand, we’re already operating on the so-called summer schedule.
Notice Regarding the Introduction/Increase of the Fuel Surcharge for Intermodal Transport
Dear Customers, Growing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global energy markets are factors driving a sharp rise in fuel prices. Since fuel represents a key cost factor in inland transport and handling, these fluctuations may affect the operating costs of inland services.
Newsletter 03/2026: Actual situation in international transport
Dear business partners, The combination of military escalation in the Middle East, record fuel prices, the end of a difficult winter season in European ports, and ongoing repairs to the railway infrastructure in Germany is keeping the entire supply chain on alert, leading us to predict unpredictability and volatility. The pressure for flexibility in planning is growing again. Below is a key overview of the situation across all modes of transport.
The Middle East – Actual situation – update
Dear partners, allow us to inform you about the current developments in the Middle East, with particular regard to maritime transport.
The Middle East - the actual situation
Dear partners, allow us to inform you about the current developments in the Middle East with regard to air and sea transport.
USA - a turbulent Monday for logistics
Dear partners, allow us to inform you about the latest developments in the USA.