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Magaya and Lune Partner to Deliver Integrated Emissions Intelligence Across Global Supply Chains
Magaya Corporation, the leading freight management platform for logistics service providers, today announced a new technology partnership with Lune , an industry leader in logistics carbon emissions intelligence. The integration embeds automatic emissions calculations directly into the Magaya Digital Freight Platform , empowering freight forwarders and logistics providers to make more informed, sustainable decisions seamlessly within existing workflows. “As our customers pu
Oct 312 min read


Daimler Truck, HHLA and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Launch Strategic Partnership to Establish Liquid Hydrogen Supply Chain for Europe
Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck), Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the international trade fair “Hydrogen Technology World Expo” in Hamburg. The partnership aims to explore the development of a reliable and cost-effective supply chain for green liquid hydrogen via the Port of Hamburg to the European hinterland. This collaboration is designed to enable the import of liquid hydrogen fro
Oct 314 min read


€295.5 million EU Grant Signed to Advance Rail Baltica
A high-level meeting was held on 21–22 October in Vilnius between the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and representatives of the Rail Baltica delivery organizations to review the project’s progress and outline the next phase of construction and technical activities. During the visit, the project’s central coordinator, RB Rail AS, signed a new Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grant agreement with EU contribution of €295.5 million, supp
Oct 312 min read


Fujitsu, Logistics Knight Japan, and Isuzu Motors launch joint pilot project to build pharmaceutical logistics platform aiming for stable supply
Fujitsu Limited, Logistics Knight Japan Co., Ltd. (LKJ), and Isuzu Motors Limited, recently announced that they will begin a joint pilot project in early November to build a platform for integrated management of pharmaceuticals across the entire logistics network, from manufacturing sites to final delivery destinations such as pharmacies and hospitals. The pilot project will focus on managing transportation quality and temperature control in pharmaceutical logistics. Addition
Oct 312 min read


Cargojet Expands Its Brand to Europe
Cargojet Inc. proudly announces a scheduled direct air cargo service connecting Canada and expanding into Europe, effective November 1, 2025. The service will link Liege Airport (LGG), Europe’s leading cargo gateway, with Canada’s major cargo hubs. “Leveraging Cargojet’s industry-leading record of on-time performance and reliability, we are strengthening the ties between Canada and Europe while expanding opportunities for our customers,” said Pauline Dhillon and Jamie Porteou
Oct 311 min read


Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM finalize the agreement for the operation of a container terminal at the Port of Nador West Med
Following the signature, in October 2024, of a comprehensive framework agreement between the Tanger Med Group and CMA CGM, Marsa Maroc and CMA Terminals today announce the signing of a partnership agreement marking CMA Terminals’ entry into the share capital of the company holding the concession for the West Terminal at the Port of Nador West Med, a major Moroccan port located on the Mediterranean. Upon completion of this agreement, subject to the approval of the competent au
Oct 312 min read


A.P. Moller – Maersk strengthens its ties with India
Maersk, a global integrated logistics company, announced a series of strategic initiatives reinforcing its long-term commitment to India's maritime sector during India Maritime Week 2025. Maersk is intending to significantly expand its operational footprint in the country through port infrastructure investments, vessel reflagging, and enhanced local partnerships across the maritime value chain. APM Terminals signals USD 2 billion investment APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipa
Oct 312 min read


Menzies Aviation, TAAG Angola Airlines and SGA Angola announce strategic agreement
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a strategic agreement with TAAG Angola Airlines and Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA) to establish Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda. This new partnership strengthens the delivery of world-class ground handling, cargo and airport services nationwide, driving operational excellence and innovation across Angola’s aviation ecosystem, and strengthening Menzies’ presence in Africa. It
Oct 312 min read


dnata and Silk Way Group to Create Aviation Services Hub in Azerbaijan
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a joint venture agreement with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to establish ground handling and cargo operations at the new airport, Alat International Airport, in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Baku. The venture, set to launch with the opening of the new terminal in April 2027, represents a significant investment in the future of Azerbaijan’s aviation and logistics sectors. It will combine dnata’s global expert
Oct 312 min read


INTERVIEW WITH LUBOS LUKAC FROM QCS - QUICK CARGO SERVICE
Lubos Lukac , CCO and Regional Managing Director for Central Eastern Europe and the UK of the QCS Group With a career focused on the development and management of the global Freight Forwarding network , Lubos is a key leader in the company's expansion and growth across highly demanding markets, bringing a deep perspective on air and ocean cargo. His expertise, grounded in Management and Economics and consolidated through directorships in Europe, centers on building struct
Oct 316 min read


Riyadh Air Takes Off to London: Daily Flights Begin October 26
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, a PIF company, recently revealed two significant milestones as it announces a landmark on its journey towards its 2025 debut. Firstly, the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26th, designed to ensure unparalleled readiness and operational excellence as it creates world-class travel experiences. Riyadh Air is also proud to unveil Sfeer, its groundbreaking loyalty offering, which wi
Oct 242 min read


ANA, NCA to Launch Codeshare on Freighter Services ConnectingJapan, Europe and North America
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichi Inoue; hereinafter "ANA") and Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. (head office: Narita, Chiba; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Homma; hereinafter "NCA") will begin codeshare operations on cargo flights between Japan, Europe and North America on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Under the agreement, ANA's code will appear on NCA's Boeing 747 freighter services from Narita to North American destinations—Chica
Oct 241 min read


DB Cargo FLS Boosts Intermodal Capacity with 200 New MEGA Trailers Across Europe
Red trailers, more space, full loads - DB Cargo Full Load Solutions is now on the roads and rails of Europe with 200 new trailers. Particularly striking: 100 MEGA trailers that transport bulky goods with ease, reduce costs and increase safety. Efficient, sustainable and reliable - that's how modern logistics works. Full Load Solutions (FLS) has invested in its fleet and significantly expanded it: with 200 new trailers, 100 of which are MEGA trailers, we are increasing capacit
Oct 241 min read


Sea Port operational updates from around the world by seaexplorer
Ports across key trade lanes are facing fresh turbulence: between labour strikes in Northern Europe, storm-driven outages in China, and congestion across Africa and the Americas, importers and forwarders can no longer take “normal operations” for granted. In their latest update covering 17–23 October 2025, Kuehne+Nagel offers an essential snapshot of waiting-times, yard-utilisation and disruption levels at major global hubs—so you can stay one step ahead of supply-chain bottl
Oct 247 min read


Airbus predicts world freighter fleet to grow 45% by 2044
Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of these additional 2,605 freighters, 1,530 will be replacements and 1,075 will be for growth. The additional 2,605 will be split between 1,120 small aircraft, 855 mid-size widebodies, and 630 large widebodies. Overall of the 2,605
Oct 242 min read


Forto launches FortoLabs, a platform for AI-powered SaaS solutions tailored to logistics
Forto, a leading provider of digital freight forwarding solutions, has today launched FortoLabs, a new platform offering agentic AI technologies for the supply chain as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). These solutions are now available to the broader market to drive lasting gains in productivity, precision, and resilience across global supply chains. FortoLabs builds on the AI capabilities developed and tested within Forto’s own operations, where they have delivered measurable p
Oct 242 min read


C.H. Robinson unveils the Agentic Supply Chain, enabling companies in every industry to instantly deploy AI
This week at its Advance 2025 annual customer event, C.H. Robinson – the leader in Lean AI supply chains – announced the arrival of the Agentic Supply Chain: an intelligent ecosystem that continuously thinks, learns, adapts and acts. Going beyond automation, this is the most advanced form of artificial intelligence in logistics. It understands context, makes decisions in real time and self-optimizes global supply chains at scale. “Companies in every industry are under increas
Oct 243 min read


DHL Global Forwarding launches DHL consolidated clearance service for U.S. imports to support retailers amid trade shifts and tariff complexity
As U.S. tariff policies evolve and regulatory demands intensify, importers - particularly in fast-moving consumer sectors - face rising costs, longer clearance times, and increased compliance risks. DHL's new service is designed to address these challenges head-on by offering a streamlined, cost-efficient customs clearance process that consolidates multiple shipments under a single entry. It is designed to support businesses, particularly with high-volume operations, that are
Oct 242 min read


Europe’s Trade Corridors Are Evolving – Maersk’s New E-Book Explains How to Stay Ahead
As Europe’s infrastructure enters a new era of transformation, global logistics players face a paradox: billions are being invested in rail, ports, and inland waterways, yet the continent’s supply chains remain fragmented and complex. In its latest insight piece and accompanying e-book, Maersk dives into this reality, explaining why the path toward a resilient and sustainable European network runs through intermodal and multi-carrier flexibility, not waiting for a perfect fut
Oct 242 min read


INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN ANDREWS AND JOSHUA KAPLAN FROM OCEANAIR
In this inspiring interview, Justin Andrews and Joshua Kaplan from OCEANAIR, a respected US-based freight forwarder and proud Word Of Freight Alliance member, open up about their personal journeys in logistics and the evolution of their family-driven company culture. They reveal what kind of marketing strategy truly works for them, how they’ve built a team culture rooted in trust and transparency, and why cold chain logistics — from pharmaceuticals to fresh seafood — has beco
Oct 231 min read
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