MEDLOG, a logistics company within the MSC Group, and Chinese logistics firm China Master Logistics Co Ltd. announced the launch of a new joint venture on 11 March 2026 to develop a network of cold storage facilities in China. The network includes five temperature controlled sites located in Shanghai, Tianjin and Ningbo, strengthening MEDLOG’s cold chain presence along China’s coastline. The largest facility is located in Lingang in Shanghai’s Special Comprehensive Free Trade

LPP Logistics has successfully implemented the PSIwms warehouse management system at its new e commerce logistics center near Bucharest, Romania. The project was completed by PSI Polska and represents a major step in strengthening the LPP Group’s logistics infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe. The facility covers an area of 65,000 square metres and is considered one of the most highly automated e commerce logistics centres in Southeast Europe. Its infrastructure i

A new intermodal rail freight service has been launched connecting Serbia with one of Germany’s most important logistics regions. DP World has begun handling cargo on a regular rail service linking its terminal in Novi Sad, Serbia, with Herne in western Germany, located in the Rhine-Ruhr logistics hub. The service, operated by Austrian transport company LKW Walter, runs three times per week, with a transit time of approximately 45 hours, making it faster than many long-haul t

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation has opened a new global engineering centre in India to strengthen its capabilities in product development, IT and customer service operations. The new facility, Fuso Tech Centre India Private Limited (FTCI), located in Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, officially began operations on March 9, 2026. The centre will serve as a global hub supporting a wide range of engineering and operational functions. By consolidating technical ex

Cargo traffic at London Heathrow Airport increased in February, showing continued strength in air freight demand. The airport handled nearly 130,000 tonnes of cargo, representing a 4% year-on-year increase. The growth came even though there were fewer dedicated cargo flights during the month. Instead, Heathrow maximised the use of belly-hold capacity on passenger aircraft, allowing airlines to transport more freight alongside passenger luggage. This approach helped maintain c

Etihad Rail Freight has strengthened the resilience of the United Arab Emirates’ supply chains by increasing rail cargo operations during regional disruptions affecting maritime transport. The move comes as major ports such as Jebel Ali face operational pressure due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, creating challenges for ocean freight in the region. Over a nine day period in early March, Etihad Rail Freight operated more than 100 freight train trips across the UAE

In this episode of the WOF Alliance Interview Series, we speak with Mr. Brent Forbes, General Manager of Green Freight, our trusted WOF Alliance member in New Zealand. In this conversation, he introduces Green Freight’s unique wholesale freight forwarding model, explains the dynamics of the New Zealand logistics market, and outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans, including the development of new operations in Christchurch. Brent also discusses his hands-on leadershi

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the suspension of container transport to the Persian Gulf by major carriers such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have created a new challenge for global supply chains. This situation adds to the ongoing Red Sea crisis that began in 2023, when Houthi attacks on commercial vessels forced many shipping companies to avoid the Suez Canal and reroute ships around Africa, increasing transit times by 8–10 days and significantly raising cost

1. KCTC Thai Logistics offers a comprehensive range of services — from freight forwarding to container depot operations. How do these services integrate to provide a seamless supply chain solution for your clients? At KCTC Thai Logistics, we provide comprehensive logistics services to our clients, including import and export forwarding, warehousing, trucking, and container yard operations. We currently operate container yards that mainly handle containers from shipping li

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has introduced new logistics solutions for cargo moving from Asia to Iraq via Türkiye, offering alternative routing options amid ongoing security challenges in the Middle East. The company said its Tiger and Phoenix services provide competitive transit times from Asia to the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun, which serve as key Mediterranean gateways for cargo destined for Iraq. From these ports, shipments can continue inland using me

Teesside International Airport has secured a major air freight agreement with UK-based carrier European Cargo, marking a significant expansion of cargo operations at the airport. The partnership will introduce new long-haul cargo services between the United Kingdom and China, strengthening international trade connectivity for the North of England. Under the agreement, European Cargo will establish a new operational base at Teesside and launch five weekly freight flights to Ch

Two-year framework agreement signed for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions 18,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions contracted Agreement is the first of its kind that allows the inclusion of alternative fuels Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement for the purchase of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. The reductions will be generated through the use of sustainable marine fuels within Hapag-Lloyd's fleet. The expansion of the par

DP World’s port terminals across Latin America achieved record container throughput in 2025, reflecting the impact of major infrastructure investments, stronger trade links between Asia and the Americas, and growing cargo flows driven by nearshoring. The company reported new records in Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Peru for the second consecutive year, while its terminals in Chile posted the strongest performance in their history. The results follow the completion of sev

Growing security tensions in the Gulf region are raising serious concerns for the global shipping industry, particularly regarding vessel transits through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. As attacks on commercial shipping increase, shipowners and maritime organizations are divided on whether vessels should continue operating in the region or temporarily avoid it in order to protect seafarers. According to industry observers, merchant ships passing through the Str

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a tender for the expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya’s main international gateway and regional aviation hub. The project aims to address congestion and support future growth in passenger and cargo traffic. JKIA handled approximately 8.93 million passengers in 2025, exceeding its designed annual capacity of about 7.5 million passengers. Rising demand and increasing air cargo volum

DHL Supply Chain announced the construction of a new carbon-neutral logistics center in Rheinbach, Germany, expanding its capacity in the Rhineland economic region. The facility, located in the Wolbersacker industrial park, will offer 26,600 m² of modern warehousing and transshipment space and is scheduled to begin operations in August 2026. The new logistics center is designed to meet growing demand for flexible and high-performance logistics solutions. Its strategic locatio

Warehouse automation company Mecalux will present new robotics and storage technologies at IntraLogisteX 2026, one of the largest intralogistics exhibitions in the United Kingdom. The event will take place on 18–19 March 2026 in Birmingham and will focus on high-throughput logistics operations and digitally integrated warehouse environments. The company will showcase the AMR 1500 Pallet Conveyor, an autonomous mobile robot capable of transporting pallets weighing up to 1,500

Canadian battery developer NEO Battery Materials Ltd. has announced a strategic technology partnership with South Korea’s Zio Robot Co., Ltd., an AI logistics robotics company backed by Samsung Electronics. The collaboration will focus on integrating high-energy lithium-ion batteries into Zio’s “Mobile Worker” series of autonomous mobile robots designed for heavy-duty industrial logistics. The partnership aims to improve energy density and high-rate discharge performance comp

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a planned leadership transition, appointing Till Ole Barrelet as chief executive officer-designate. He will join the company on 1 May 2026 and officially take over as CEO on 1 July 2026, succeeding founding CEO Jeremy Nixon, who will move into a senior advisor role. Since ONE was created in 2018 through the merger of container shipping businesses from Japanese carriers K Line, MOL, and NYK, Jeremy Nixon has led the company’s transform

Building on its four-decade commitment, Emirates SkyCargo eyes further growth in India, with the deployment of two additional weekly freighters, one to Mumbai and one to Ahmedabad. The cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline continues to strengthen trade lanes and connect businesses in India with their partners, suppliers and customers all over the world, with an average uplift of 3,000 tonnes weekly. Emirates currently serves India with three weekly freighte