Eurozone manufacturers faced sharply rising input costs and major supply chain disruptions in March as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The war disrupted global logistics networks, causing delivery delays and pushing input price inflation to its highest level since October 2022. Higher oil and energy prices significantly increased production costs, forcing companies to raise their selling prices at the fastest pace in more than three years. Economists described th

The European rail freight sector is undergoing significant change as DB Cargo begins one of the most ambitious transformations in its history. The newly confirmed reorganisation concept, approved by the European Commission and the leadership of Deutsche Bahn AG, aims to create a more stable and competitive business model in the European market. The transformation is designed to address long-standing financial challenges and increasing competition in the rail freight sector. T

Hapag-Lloyd has introduced updated carrier haulage solutions across the Middle East in response to the evolving situation in the region and ongoing disruptions affecting logistics operations. The company is now offering cross border container transport via key gateway ports including Jeddah, Salalah, Sohar, Khorfakkan and Fujairah. These connections enable continued access to Upper Gulf markets such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar, h

Lufthansa Cargo has introduced its new summer flight schedule, further strengthening its global network and expanding flexible transport solutions for customers. The company continues to focus on reliability and adaptability, allowing capacity to respond quickly to changing market demand and global developments. The airline operates its own long haul freighter fleet of 18 Boeing 777F aircraft, offering a strong foundation for global cargo operations. Under the new schedule, L

The global logistics sector is currently facing significant challenges, mainly driven by the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, severe weather conditions in Europe and infrastructure disruptions across key transport corridors. The situation in the Middle East continues to evolve rapidly, with high risks and limited visibility affecting both ocean and air freight. Shipping companies are adjusting their operations as conflicts disrupt major trade routes and impa

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways Cargo has released an updated flight schedule, gradually increasing its freighter operations to and from Doha as part of its network recovery. All cargo flights continue to operate via dedicated flight corridors, established in close coordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, ensuring safe and reliable connectivity despite ongoing regional restrictions. At the same time, the carrier maintains its broader freighter network outside Doha, s