The logistics industry has reached a turning point. Operational pressures in 2025 forced companies to distinguish between automation that delivers measurable results and infrastructure concepts that remain theoretical. The mandate became clear: move more goods, faster, with fewer people—while improving resilience, sustainability, and customer experience. This shift has accelerated the adoption of proven automation across ports, warehouses, freight transport, and last-mile del

Zalando is reshaping its pan-European logistics network to reinforce its position in the European fashion and lifestyle market. The company is adjusting its logistics setup to continue delivering high-quality services at competitive costs for customers and partners, while increasing overall value creation and supporting sustainable growth in the coming years. Following a comprehensive review of its logistics operations over recent months, Zalando has developed a plan to bette

HGK Shipping is systematically demonstrating its commitment to combat the shortage of specialist workers in inland waterway shipping: Europe’s larg est inland waterway shipping company is the first of its kind to recently receive a one year test permit in Flanders from the responsible licensing authority, De Vlaamse Wa terweg nv (Flemish Waterways PLC), to remotely operate a hazardous goods vessel; this is taking place in conjunction with possibly extending navigation times.

Seaboard Marine has recently announced the return of direct, weekly service to and from Savannah, Georgia, to strengthen supply chains across the U.S. Southeast, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The first northbound sailing arrived in Savannah on January 7th, after departing from Colombia with stops in Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. Piero Buitano, Senior Vice President, said, “With the return of Savannah calls, Seaboard Marine contin

Liege Airport has announced the launch of a new scheduled cargo air service operated by Suparna Airlines, directly connecting Liege with Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. From January 5th, Suparna Airlines started to operate regular scheduled flights between Chongqing and Liege, marking the first-ever direct air cargo connection between Liege Airport and Chongqing. This new route represents an important strategic addition to Liege Airport’s cargo network and establish

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) and MTI Ltd. (MTI) established a joint venture, “QUAVEO Company Limited” (QUAVEO), in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in December 2025. The new company aims to promote Digital Transformation (DX) of operations and business models by utilizing AI technology. By combining the strengths of both companies, QUAVEO aims to drive DX in the container shipping industry and create new use cases for AI applications. Background and Purpose of Establishmen

Emirates SkyCargo wraps the year with a clear roadmap to success in 2026, following significant investment in enhancing its fleet and network, forging new strategic partnerships, reshaping the digital landscape and launching all-new products over the last 12 months. As the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates SkyCargo is on track to seamlessly connect the globe, keeping goods flowing quickly, reliably and efficiently. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior

The newly launched rail corridor connecting Turkey with Central Europe has reached another important milestone, confirming its growing strategic relevance for intermodal transport between Asia and Europe. Following the recent announcement of the first-ever train connection between Turkey and Central Europe, the first train departing ex Dunajská Streda on 27 December 2025 successfully transported shipments to Halkalı and Railport Kartepe terminals in Turkey. The train arrived

On January 9, 2026, the Member States of the European Union politically approved the free trade agreement with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), following more than 25 years of negotiations. The decision was taken in Brussels through a vote by EU ambassadors that achieved a qualified majority, despite opposition from several countries, mainly France and Poland. This approval authorizes the European Commission to move forward with the formal signing of the a