Practical updates on freight rates, battery logistics regulations, and China–Europe transport corridors.
How Arwen Olsen coordinates end-to-end containerized BESS shipments from Asian tier-1 manufacturers to Romanian and European utility-scale project sites.
Recent events in the Romanian energy sector have brought the need for the rapid development of energy storage capacities in Romania back to the forefront. Amid the temporary shutdown of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant and rising dependence on energy
In logistics, transportation cost is only one part of the equation. The real value of a professional freight forwarder lies in the operational efficiency they bring to the entire supply chain and the savings that accumulate throughout the year. A
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
The Arwen Olsen team is now a member of JCTrans We are delighted to announce that Arwen Olsen has become a member of JCTrans, the global leader of the B2B platform in international logistics. By joining this global community of
In order to streamline the logistics chain and make communication more efficient within the international maritime freight transport system, starting with May 2024, the freight forwarding company Arwen Olsen proposes to its collaborators a business principle based on a franchise
Starting with April 2024, Arwen Olsen offers its customers an online calculator of global freight shipping prices. Having the possibility to receive instant transport offers for both import and export to/from Romania, both LCL and FCL, the online calculator is
Check below article for more info about how can you protect the environment by optimizing your supply-chain Groupage shipments, also known as consolidated or LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments, involve combining multiple smaller shipments from different customers into a
Even if the Houthi rebels have attacked ships at the mouth of the Red Sea since October 2023, in what they say is a show of solidarity with Palestinians by targeting vessels linked to Israel, many of the attacked ships
Following the difficulties and blockages encountered by Ukrainian importers and exporters at the border between Poland and Ukraine, a large part of them are currently turning to new transit routes for goods. Therefore, one of the most attractive alternatives to
In today’s globalized world, freight forwarding companies and international shipping services play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of goods globally. In this context, Arwen Olsen stands out as a reliable player in the international transport and logistics
In order to mitigate the negative effects of the crisis in the Red Sea, companies carrying out import and export operations in Romania could take several strategic measures 1. Identifying and developing new trade partnerships and suppliers in regions not
The strikes have forced container ships to change route, causing major disruptions in companies’ chains of production. Latest attacks on vessels by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have disrupted international trade on the shortest shipping route between Europe
Following the restrictions on the Suez Canal containerized traffic, Arwen Olsen announces a new LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping service connecting Hong Kong and Constanta port of Romania in 50 days. This strategic move aims to enhance the trade
Black Sea container terminals of Ukraine, Romania, Russia, and Bulgaria handled 1 608 053 TEU in H1 2020, including empty containers, excluding transhipment. This review observes only full containers of the region – 1 172 737 TEU. Total decrease faced
DUBAI-HEADQUARTERED global port operator DP World announced that it handled 19.1 million TEU across its global portfolio of box terminals in Q4 2020, a 7.6 per cent year-on-year increase on a reported basis and up 6.5 per cent on a
A more sustainable solution for smart cargo transport is near. The Future of Freight Transportation DP World Cargospeed, the first initiative of its kind, was created through a partnership between DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One, to provide hyperloop-enabled cargo
Logistics must digitise quickly to meet the demands of a post-Covid economy. DP World is accelerating its digital logistics programmes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Following the widespread disruption since January, the terminal operator warned last week that
11 November 2020, Dubai, United Arab Emirates „This expansion will help to transform the Dominican Republic into the logistics hub of the Americas.” Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World Investment of US$114 million in berth
