The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz directly impacts international containerized maritime transport. Around 20–25% of global oil is no longer circulating worldwide, and routes for large vessels are becoming increasingly limited, as they lose access to key ports in
The current situation in the Middle East is creating significant pressure on global maritime transport. Security risks have increased. Several shipping lines have introduced a War Risk Surcharge, WRS, on affected routes. Some services have been temporarily suspended or rerouted.
Today, Hapag-Lloyd signed an agreement with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., the world’s 10th largest container shipping line, under which Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 100% of ZIM’s shares. The completion of the envisaged transaction is subject, among others, to approval by
Case Study: Over 150 40’HC containers delivered on time for a solar energy project in Teleorman, Romania. Large solar park construction projects depend on accurate and reliable deliveries. A few late containers can bring the construction site to a standstill
We are pleased to announce the strengthening of our cooperation with Globy.This partnership combines Arwen Olsen’s expertise in international forwarding and logistics (www.arwen-olsen.ro) with Globy’s extensive global network (www.globy.com), ensuring our clients benefit from: Together, we are committed to delivering
We are proud to announce that Arwen Olsen SRL has been accepted as an international supplier for the United Nations. ✅ Our expertise in international logistics operations, with a focus on containerized maritime transport, allows us to confidently support UN
Today, we commemorate the anniversary of Malcolm McLean, the visionary known as the “Father of Containerization,” whose revolutionary idea in the 1950s forever changed global trade. McLean’s simple yet profound innovation – the standardized shipping container – has created the
As the global trade environment shifts, sea freight is feeling the impact of new tariffs more than ever. From rising duties to increased compliance demands, shippers and importers must now navigate a more complex and cost-sensitive ocean logistics landscape. Here’s
In response to the latest regulations establishing transportation standards from China via the Middle Corridor, we are thrilled to announce that, starting 2025, groupage shipments will now accommodate a wider range of products. This includes:✅ Electronic and electrical products with
Starting with July this year, the railway transport from China to Romania through the Middle Corridor has become a reality that offers great opportunities to the Romanian importers requiring transport of goods from China, much more efficient than the sea
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