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General refurbishment: TX Logistik fears massive bottlenecks

Dirk Steffes, Head of Sales at TX Logistik, criticizes German rail network provider DB InfraGo's plan to completely close the corridors as part of the general refurbishment in no uncertain terms. "If nothing is changed in the plans, we will realize…
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Global logistics expands despite slowing trade

Worldwide logistics costs are expected to surpass 12.2 trillion US dollars this year, up from 11.9 trillion US dollars in 2024, according to US-based consultancy Armstrong & Associates. The projected increase of 2.5 per cent is broadly in line with…
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War premiums rise as Israel–Iran tensions unsettle insurers

Marine hull insurance premiums are edging higher as geopolitical flashpoints multiply, most recently in the wake of the Israel–Iran conflict. While commercial shipping lanes remain largely open, insurers are recalibrating rates to reflect mounting…
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DHL chief: Tariffs slow trade, boost logistics demand

DHL chief executive Tobias Meyer has warned that US tariff hikes are weighing on trade volumes, while simultaneously driving demand for logistics services. “The 30 per cent tariffs between the US and China may seem moderate compared to the initially…