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Weekly newsletter with content from the logistics and the shipping industry


INTERVIEW WITH SAM SHEN, FOUNDER OF PRIMY OCEAN AIR
In this insightful interview, Sam Shen, a founding member of the World Of Freight Alliance and CEO of Prime Ocean Air company, provides a rich, ground-level view of China’s freight forwarding industry, emphasizing strategic regional expansion, service-driven differentiation, and adaptability as keys to success in a hyper-competitive market. His cautious stance on AI and technology adoption reflects the practical complexities faced by logistics companies worldwide. Meanwhile,
Oct 211 min read


Cathay Cargo becomes the first airline to offer real-time customs clearance status via IATA ONE Record
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to introduce real-time customs clearance updates to customers subscribed to the EzyCargo platform, or those who already have ONE Record API links to the airline’s system, bringing greater visibility and efficiency to the air-cargo shipment journey. The important new development is based on the IATA ONE Record data protocol, and adds customs authorities as an additional air cargo stakeholder into Cathay Cargo’s real-time communications
Oct 172 min read


Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More than $11 Billion in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman , a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain (pdf). The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry, and explores the root cause of these challenges, the impact on airlines, and initiatives to move the aviation industry forward. Challenges within th
Oct 173 min read


New Pakistan Gulf Service (PGS) Launched by ONE
Ocean Network Express - ONE, has recently announced the launch of our new PGS (Pakistan Gulf Service), designed toprovide enhanced connectivity between Pakistan and the Middle East. This new service has been introduced to meet the increasing demand between Pakistan and Middle East, allowing ONE to better serve their customers with optimized network coverage andreliable shipping solutions. Service Details and Launch Schedule Service Name: PGS (Pakistan Gulf Service)Route: Jebe
Oct 171 min read


Maersk and CATL Forge Global Strategic Partnership in Supply Chain Electrification and International Logistics
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), an integrated logistics company, and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in new energy innovative technologies, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance decarbonisation across global supply chains and further strengthen CATL’s global logistics. The signing ceremony, held on 9 October in Hong Kong, was attended by senior executives from both companies. The MoU was signed by Mort
Oct 173 min read


Worldly Acquires GoBlu to Connect Fragmented Industry Data and Accelerate Progress Across Global Supply Chains
Worldly, the leading sustainability data and analytics platform serving more than 40,000 manufacturers, brands, and retailers, today announced a major step toward connecting the consumer goods industry’s fragmented sustainability systems — the acquisition of GoBlu , creators of The BHive®, the industry’s leading platform for chemical inventory management, traceability, and compliance. The acquisition brings GoBlu’s technology, team, and expertise into the Worldly platform, c
Oct 172 min read


Global trade withstands tariff turbulence – DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, 2025 Special Update
Global trade is holding strong - even as U.S. tariffs hit highs not seen since the 1930s. DHL and New York University's Stern School of Business have released a special update to the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, offering the first systematic assessment of how international trade and business investment are reacting to shifting U.S. trade policy under President Trump's second term. This edition draws on over 20 million data points from more than 25 sources to provide a co
Oct 173 min read


China Drives Strongest Growth in Global Factory Purchasing Since Mid-2022, While North American Manufacturing Cools in September
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index , a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly, survey of 27,000 businesses, was little changed in September (-0.38 vs. -0.39 in August), indicating that global supply chains are still operating below full capacity. However, Chinese factories report a strong rise in purchasing, pushing global manufacturing procurement activity up at the fastest rate since
Oct 172 min read


Pickup launches its multi-service fresh locker, designed to reinvent local services
Pickup, a subsidiary of La Poste Group and France's leader in parcel lockers and collection points, is unveiling a new service in France: the fresh multi-service locker. This new generation locker system, developed in partnership with Le Casier Français, combines dry lockers and refrigerated lockers to offer a wider range of local services 24/7. It is a concrete response to the new expectations of consumers, retailers, and local communities. Innovative technology serving ever
Oct 173 min read


La Poste and Temu Sign MOU through its Colissimo delivery arm
La Poste signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the global e-commerce marketplace Temu, through its parcel delivery arm Colissimo, to strengthen logistics collaboration and support local sellers in France. The partnership aims to improve services for French consumers and sellers, make it easier for local businesses to sell abroad, and promote more efficient logistics flows. Under the MOU, La Poste Colissimo and Temu will explore a wide range of initiatives, including
Oct 172 min read


CargoBeamer adds new route between Romania and Netherlands
CargoBeamer, a leading provider in the rail transportation of semi-trailers, is expanding its European network with a new route between...
Oct 102 min read


Global rollout of CIND’s ContourCheck ULD modelling software gathers pace
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is introducing CIND’s ContourCheck system at its largest air cargo handling stations in...
Oct 102 min read


CEVA Logistics adds Manhattan WMS, OMS to global warehouse innovation initiative
MARSEILLE, France – Oct. 8, 2025 – CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, announced today that the company is starting...
Oct 102 min read


FedEx Launches New Flight Between Indianapolis and Dublin
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the world’s largest express transportation company, has launched a new four-day-a-week 767 flight between...
Oct 102 min read


EVERGREEN LINE to launch CHINA-INDONESIA/MALAYSIA SERVICE (CIM) Service
EVERGREEN LINE is pleased to launch a new CHINA-INDONESIA/MALAYSIA SERVICE (CIM) Service, scheduled to commence on 31 st October 2025,...
Oct 101 min read


Amazon joins new E-Mobility E-Logistics Hub initiative to accelerate electrification for heavy-duty trucks across Europe
While the European Union has made significant progress in strengthening electric mobility through ambitious policies, the industry still...
Oct 103 min read


Jeroen Eijsink takes over as CEO of HHLA
Jeroen Eijsink on taking up his office at HHLA: “I look forward to getting to know HHLA over the coming weeks – in particular the staff...
Oct 102 min read


Silk Way AFEZCO and ExecuJet announce partnership with FBO development at new Alat International Airport and Gulfstream G500 management
Silk Way AFEZCO, part of the Silk Way Group, is proud to announce a partnership with ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, one of the...
Oct 102 min read


CargoBeamer adds new route between the Netherlands and Romania
CargoBeamer, a leading provider in the rail transportation of semi-trailers, is expanding its European network with a new route between...
Oct 102 min read


HAFEET RAIL PARTNERS WITH ASYAD LOGISTICS TO LAUNCH INTERMODAL TRAIN SERVICES BETWEEN OMAN AND THE UAE
At Global Rail 2025, one of the world’s leading platforms for rail, mobility, and logistics, Hafeet Rail signed a landmark agreement...
Oct 102 min read
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