Antwerp Global Shipping and Neele Vat have officially entered into a strategic partnership that will strengthen their position in the Port of Antwerp and expand their international logistics capabilities. Under the agreement, effective from May 19, 2026, Neele Vat Logistics will acquire a strategic stake in Antwerp Global Shipping. Both companies stated that the partnership combines AGS’s strong local expertise and customer focused approach with Neele Vat’s extensive internat

Cargo airlines in the United States are calling for temporary tax relief as rising jet fuel prices continue to put pressure on the global air freight market and wider supply chains. The growing concern comes as airlines face increasing operational costs linked to ongoing instability in global energy markets. Several cargo carriers and aviation industry groups are urging the US government to temporarily suspend federal excise taxes on jet fuel in order to ease financial pressu

Heathrow Airport continues to strengthen its role as one of Europe’s most important air cargo gateways, with growing investments in infrastructure, digitalisation and cargo capacity aimed at supporting global supply chains. The airport remains the UK’s most valuable port by cargo value, handling more than £200 billion worth of goods annually. According to industry representatives, expanding Heathrow’s logistics and cargo infrastructure could significantly increase freight cap

Across Eastern Europe, CEVA Logistics is accelerating the transition toward low carbon transport by integrating sustainable technologies into its daily logistics operations. The company is proving that decarbonisation in freight transport is no longer a future ambition, but a reality already taking shape across the region. CEVA’s sustainability journey in Eastern Europe started with the introduction of HVO100, a renewable alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Over the past

Six rail operators active in the port of Rotterdam have signed a new operational cooperation agreement aimed at improving efficiency and reliability on the port railway network. The companies involved are Rail Force One, HSL Netherlands, DB Cargo Nederland, RTB Cargo, LTE and Rail Cargo Group. The agreement was signed under the coordination of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The initiative operates under the name “Track Together” and allows participating rail companies to te

DHL Supply Chain has officially broken ground on a new European Battery Logistics Hub in Holtum, Netherlands, further expanding its logistics infrastructure for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems across Europe. The new facility represents a major investment in battery supply chain solutions and supports the company’s long-term Strategy 2030 focused on new energy and sustainable logistics growth. The new hub will provide 17,000 square meters of specialized s

Lufthansa Cargo has successfully received comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of pharmaceutical air freight transportation. The certifications confirm that the company meets the highest international standards for handling time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products across its global logistics network. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded Lufthansa Cargo both the CEIV Pharma airline certif

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expanded its intermodal logistics network in Central Africa by integrating the Port of Kribi in Cameroon into its door-to-door cargo solutions. The move strengthens regional connectivity and improves cargo transportation between Cameroon and inland destinations such as Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR). The new logistics solution combines ocean freight, port handling, customs services, inland road transport, and real-time shipm

Hapag-Lloyd has launched its new “Shefarer Program” aimed at increasing the number of women working in the maritime industry and creating better long-term career opportunities at sea. In cooperation with partners Jebsen PTC, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management and Marlow Navigation, the initiative focuses on attracting more women to maritime careers while supporting their professional development on board vessels. One of the main goals of the program is to increase female represent