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Practical logistics news from LVNT

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New Year Message 2026

LVNT Logistics looks back on 2025 and ahead to a new year in which reliability, customer focus and collaboration remain central.…

Suez Canal Reopens to Container Shipping

Shipping is cautiously returning to the Suez Canal, which could reduce transit times and logistics costs after years of rerouting.…

Impact of the Container Lashing Strike on Terminals

A strike by container lashers has halted Rotterdam terminal operations, while Storm Amy and waiting vessels increase pressure on the port.…

Port Congestion Surcharges in Antwerp and Rotterdam

Carriers in Antwerp are passing on congestion and peak-spreading surcharges, while night transport is used more often to reduce waiting times and costs.…

Night Transport in Rotterdam Gains Ground

Persistent terminal congestion is shifting more container transport to the night, reducing waiting times, traffic and peak-hour surcharges.…

Container Terminal Waiting Times Continue to Rise

Increasing congestion in Rotterdam and Antwerp is causing longer handling times, supply chain disruption and possible additional costs for importers.…