Tag Archives: international trade

Kuehne+Nagel opens integrated Tababela logistics hub to unite Quito teams and expand refrigerated capacity for Ecuador’s trade

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has opened a state‑of‑the‑art logistics centre in Tababela, Quito, consolidating its Ecuadorian operations and offices to improve efficiency and coordination. The site includes 2,280 m² of refrigerated storage, a 6,445 m² manoeuvring yard, 25 docks and 795 … Read the full press release

KfW Report: Decline in Germany’s SMEs Engaged in International Trade as Geopolitical and Economic Challenges Mount

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have significantly reduced their international business activities, with the number of businesses operating abroad falling from 880,000 in 2022 to around 763,000 in 2023. Despite this, businesses that continued to operate internationally … Read the full press release

DHL eCommerce Opens New 25,000 m² Hub in Coventry to Boost UK E-Commerce

(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce has unveiled its new 25,000 m² parcel hub near Coventry Airport, marking a significant step in expanding its operations in the UK. With a focus on sustainability and advanced automation, the facility will support growing e-commerce … Read the full press release

Kotahi and Maersk Extend Long-Term Freight Agreement, Ensuring Stability for New Zealand’s International Trade

(IN BRIEF) Kotahi, New Zealand’s largest containerised freight manager, and A.P. Moller – Maersk have solidified their partnership with a second long-term freight agreement lasting until December 2034. This agreement, valued at NZ$160 billion, provides stability and resilience to New … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Hosts Manufacturing and Trade Conference to Drive Regional Growth

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is set to host the East Midlands Chamber’s Manufacturing and Trade Conference on March 26, focusing on key themes of investment, innovation, infrastructure, and international trade. With a lineup of keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions, … Read the full press release

DHL Group and ICC to Unveil GoTrade Summit Insights at WTO Ministerial Conference

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are collaborating to host a side event during the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. The event aims to share key insights from the GoTrade … Read the full press release

University of Dundee Representatives Embrace Educational and Cultural Exchange at SWUFE in China

(IN BRIEF) Representatives from the University of Dundee attended Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) in China, engaging in a two-week program involving lectures on business, finance, economics, and broader topics like international trade, cultural differences, and COVID recovery. … Read the full press release

Destatis: United States remains the most important buyer of German goods in 2018; China still main trading partner

(PRESS RELEASE) WIESBADEN, 18-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has just released its preliminary results on Germany’s international trade for 2018. According to the data, China remains the biggest trading partner for Germany, already 3 years in a row.  … Read the full press release

Destatis: Germany export in January 2018 reached 107.1 billion euros; up 8.6% YoY

Exports, January 2018 107.1 billion euros –0.5% on the previous month (calendar and seasonally adjusted) +8.6% on the same month a year earlier Imports, January 2018 89.7 billion euros –0.5% on the previous month (calendar and seasonally adjusted) +6.7% on … Read the full press release

Silk Road on Rails: The China-Europe Block Trains

A new rail freight service connecting Italian enterprise with Central Asia and China business opportunities BEIJING, China, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The biggest story coming out of China today is the launching of the Silk Road on Rails: China-Europe block … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports signed with European Investment Bank for £70m loan facility to develop UK’s 2nd largest container terminal at Port of Southampton

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Associated British Ports (ABP) announces today that its intermediate parent company, ABP Acquisitions UK Ltd (ABPA), has signed a £70m loan facility with the European Investment Bank. The loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution will be used to fund part … Read the full press release