Türkiye has signed preliminary agreements with six international lenders to secure $6.75 billion  for the Northern Ring Railway Project, the largest foreign-funded rail project in the country’s history. The 125-kilometre railway line will run through northern Istanbul and connect the Asian and European sides of the Bosphorus via the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge. Once completed, the line is expected to transport 33 million passengers and 30 million tonnes of cargo annually , sign

While geopolitical events have dominated logistics headlines in recent years, this time the shipping industry itself made the news. On 16 February, German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced a deal to acquire Israeli shipping company ZIM, a move that will secure its position as the world’s fifth-largest container carrier. The acquisition followed an intense bidding process in which Hapag-Lloyd reportedly outperformed competitors, including Maersk. The deal, valued at arou

Qatar Airways Cargo, part of the Qatar Airways Group, is proud to announce the launch of its Ramp Digitalisation Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at creating a seamless, transparent, and paperless ramp environment. This milestone reflects the air cargo carrier’s unwavering commitment to safety, efficiency, digitilisation, innovation, and operational excellence across global ground handling operations.  At the heart of this programme is Ramp Offload and Load Superv

Hong Kong Air Cargo recently revealed plans to commence scheduled cargo flights between Hong Kong and Larnaca (LCA) in Cyprus, starting 17 February 2026 with operations every Tuesday. The addition of this route enhances the airline’s access to the Mediterranean market and contributes to the development of broader cargo connections throughout Europe and surrounding regions. Flight Schedules (Local Time) Hong Kong (HKG) – Larnaca (LCA) Flight No. Route Departure Arrival Operati

Recognising the importance of reducing emissions in international trade, Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo, and The Elite Flower have carried out their largest SAF-based operation to date in Latin America, reducing about 300 tonnes of CO₂e linked to the transportation of more than 495 tonnes of flowers (about 10 million stems). The initiative reduced CO₂e associated with exporting Colombian flowers from Bogota to Miami for Valentine’s Day, one of the floriculture industry’s most impo

Since January 1, 2026, DB Cargo has assumed full end-to-end responsibility for single freight wagon transport between Germany and Italy, marking a significant milestone in the company’s European network strategy. The Mannheim–Chiasso corridor, previously operated in cooperation with external partners, is now fully managed within the DB Cargo Group. The move represents a major operational shift. Up to 36 trains per week per direction are planned along the route, with DB Cargo.

FedEx Corp. recently released its first-ever  Future of Logistics Intelligence Report , amid growing supply chain pressures. The findings reveal that while most organizations have achieved end-to-end shipment visibility, far fewer can turn that data into the insights and actions needed to stay competitive in today’s environment. “Many organizations can see what’s happening in their supply chains, but leaders in the space can predict and act fast enough when it matters most,”

LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and logistics service provider, is pleased to announce that it has successfully entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of IPA Terminal (IPA, ATEMSA, SMA, STEEL, collectively “IPA”), an industry-leading breakbulk and steel handling facility, at the Port of Altamira, Mexico. This acquisition expands LOGISTEC’s presence to Latin America and marks a significant milestone in its vision as a global multi-purpose marine terminal

In the presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur - Minister of State at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and the CMA CGM Group’s Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé, the Group today reinforced its long-term commitment to India during a high-level gathering in New Delhi. The event underscored the Group’s continued partnership with India’s maritime sector and its ambition to support the country’s growing role in global trade and logistics.    Deepening Strategic Maritime Partn

APM Terminals, a subsidiary of A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), and Eurogate aim for and are in advanced negotiations for a long-term partnership under which they plan to invest one billion Euro in the modernisation of their joint container terminal North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven (NTB). The one billion Euro investment aims to upgrade NTB into one of the world’s most efficient and resilient container handling facilities, with zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions operations. The p

DHL Group today announced major steps to strengthen its Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) logistics capabilities with an expanded dedicated Airfreight Cold Chain Network - a move designed to reshape how temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines, pharmaceutical products and cell & gene therapies move across the world. The global network, another core element of DHL’s €2 billion strategic investment in DHL Health Logistics gives customers full end-to-end visibility for highly se

Orlando International Airport is strengthening its air-cargo logistics network through closer cooperation with cargo industry partners. The initiative, announced in February 2026 by airport operator Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, aims to increase cargo capacity, improve operational efficiency, and enhance global connectivity at one of Florida’s fastest-growing aviation hubs. Airport management emphasized that expanding cargo infrastructure is essential to supporting regi

The new partnership is aimed at expanding and strengthening air cargo connectivity between Central Asia and China. The agreement combines My Freighter’s regional expertise with China Southern Airlines’ extensive domestic and international route network, providing broader access to key industrial and commercial hubs across China, as well as onward international destinations. This collaboration creates additional opportunities for the development of trade flows and logistics co

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways today signed two MoUs for the formation of the Bharat Container Shipping Line and for financing the development of the Outer Harbour Development Project, in New Delhi.   Signed in the presence of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the MoUs are aimed at strengthening India’s maritime infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign shipping operators.     Add

In the first nine months of 2025, Hapag-Lloyd AG delivered moderate revenue growth and solid transport volume expansion, but experienced significant pressure on profitability as freight rates softened and operating costs remained elevated. Group revenue increased slightly year-on-year to EUR 14.35 billion, supported primarily by higher transport volumes rather than pricing effects. Container volumes rose by 9.1% to 10.2 million TEU, reflecting resilient demand across key trad

Damietta Alliance Container Terminals (DACT) in Egypt has officially commenced commercial operations, marking a new phase for maritime logistics in the eastern Mediterranean. The terminal’s launch was marked by the first port call on 14 February 2026 by Hapag‑Lloyd’s 13,117 TEU vessel Essen Express , signalling the start of regular service at the facility. The terminal is designed primarily for transshipment operations, with a planned annual handling capacity of up to 3.3 mil

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in 3PL logistics and the leading European operator of finished vehicle logistics, announced today its plan to open Proximity Centers in France and across Europe, for a strengthened and high-end service offering for mobility and fleet management. As the automotive logistics market undergoes significant changes linked to the emergence of new mobility models and the development of car-sharing, use-based fleets, CEVA is responding with its “Mobilit

On 9 February 2026, InPost S.A. and a consortium comprising Advent International, FedEx, A&R Investments, and PPF Group reached a conditional agreement on a recommended all-cash public offer for all issued and outstanding shares in InPost at EUR 15.60 per share, valuing the company at approximately EUR 7.8 billion. The offer represents a 50% premium over the undisturbed share price as of 2 January 2026 and is supported by shareholders representing 48% of outstanding shares. T

Railport, Türkiye’s first private intermodal terminal and a joint venture between Arkas Holding and duisport, has completed its inaugural finished vehicle rail transport operation, marking a significant milestone for rail-based automotive logistics at the site, according to duisport. The first train transported 216 imported finished vehicles from Ford Otosan and successfully arrived at the Railport terminal recently, where unloading was completed efficiently. The operation in

R2L–Roadraillink has announced the launch of a joint intermodal rail service in collaboration last week with Ukrainian Railways Cargo Poland, offering a practical solution for transporting non-cranable semi-trailers between Ukraine and European destinations. The inaugural train departed from Lviv’s Sknyliv-Lisky Terminal, carrying semi-trailers from partners GOLAND Hungary Kft. and Koshun Group s.r.o. Upon arrival at the East-West Intermodal Logistics Plc. terminal in Fényesl