Asia-Pacific
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Down Under Trucking: Wisetech denies J Capital claims of financial trickery
The last couple of days took a dramatic turn with U.S. short seller J Capital making explosive allegations that global logistics software behemoth, WiseTech -…
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Japan’s freight industry sluggish in second half of 2019
Japan’s freight industry is set for a downturn on the back of declining economies in the U.S., China and the Eurozone, new research reveals.
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Legislation supports US sanctions for threats to Hong Kong’s sovereignty
The Hong Kong Human Right Rights and Democracy Act, which unanimously passed the House of Representatives on Oct. 15, puts pressure on Hong Kong to…
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Dry bulk markets are strengthening, says Pacific Basin
A boost to demand from higher commodity volumes and a reduction in supply owing to IMO 2020 low sulfur fuel regulations are giving a boost…
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US tariffs take heavy toll on China (with video)
September saw China record its lowest monthly export growth to the U.S. since 1996 as the trade war inflicted more damage.
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New IMO 2020 fuel indexing mechanism launched
European shippers have joined with leading container line analyst Drewry to bring order to the “who pays what” implementation of IMO low-sulfur fuels.
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Tokyo freight infrastructure stands up to the wrath of Super Typhoon Hagibis
Although Super Typhoon Hagibis has caused catastrophic floods, mudslides and at least 68 tragic deaths in Japan, FreightWaves understands from local sources that Tokyo’s critical…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ocean carriers miss out on US$110 with each box shipped
Maritime carriers are leaving up to US$110 on the table every time they carry a box, according to research from startup MizzenIT. And that means…
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Today’s pickup: Saudi Arabia looks to become a more than one trick pony; China logistics activity rebounds
Saudi Arabia eyes multi-billion dollar logistics project; a pot warehouse in ruin; China logistics activity rebounds
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Box line ‘predatory pricing’ undermining rates
Asia-Europe demand has been strong for much of the year, but spot rates have tumbled as some lines have cut rates. With demand weakening, carriers…
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