Antwerp Global Shipping and Neele Vat have officially entered into a strategic partnership that will strengthen their position in the Port of Antwerp and expand their international logistics capabilities. Under the agreement, effective from May 19, 2026, Neele Vat Logistics will acquire a strategic stake in Antwerp Global Shipping. Both companies stated that the partnership combines AGS’s strong local expertise and customer focused approach with Neele Vat’s extensive internat

Cargo airlines in the United States are calling for temporary tax relief as rising jet fuel prices continue to put pressure on the global air freight market and wider supply chains. The growing concern comes as airlines face increasing operational costs linked to ongoing instability in global energy markets. Several cargo carriers and aviation industry groups are urging the US government to temporarily suspend federal excise taxes on jet fuel in order to ease financial pressu

Heathrow Airport continues to strengthen its role as one of Europe’s most important air cargo gateways, with growing investments in infrastructure, digitalisation and cargo capacity aimed at supporting global supply chains. The airport remains the UK’s most valuable port by cargo value, handling more than £200 billion worth of goods annually. According to industry representatives, expanding Heathrow’s logistics and cargo infrastructure could significantly increase freight cap

Across Eastern Europe, CEVA Logistics is accelerating the transition toward low carbon transport by integrating sustainable technologies into its daily logistics operations. The company is proving that decarbonisation in freight transport is no longer a future ambition, but a reality already taking shape across the region. CEVA’s sustainability journey in Eastern Europe started with the introduction of HVO100, a renewable alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Over the past

Six rail operators active in the port of Rotterdam have signed a new operational cooperation agreement aimed at improving efficiency and reliability on the port railway network. The companies involved are Rail Force One, HSL Netherlands, DB Cargo Nederland, RTB Cargo, LTE and Rail Cargo Group. The agreement was signed under the coordination of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The initiative operates under the name “Track Together” and allows participating rail companies to te

DHL Supply Chain has officially broken ground on a new European Battery Logistics Hub in Holtum, Netherlands, further expanding its logistics infrastructure for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems across Europe. The new facility represents a major investment in battery supply chain solutions and supports the company’s long-term Strategy 2030 focused on new energy and sustainable logistics growth. The new hub will provide 17,000 square meters of specialized s

Lufthansa Cargo has successfully received comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of pharmaceutical air freight transportation. The certifications confirm that the company meets the highest international standards for handling time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products across its global logistics network. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded Lufthansa Cargo both the CEIV Pharma airline certif

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expanded its intermodal logistics network in Central Africa by integrating the Port of Kribi in Cameroon into its door-to-door cargo solutions. The move strengthens regional connectivity and improves cargo transportation between Cameroon and inland destinations such as Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR). The new logistics solution combines ocean freight, port handling, customs services, inland road transport, and real-time shipm

Hapag-Lloyd has launched its new “Shefarer Program” aimed at increasing the number of women working in the maritime industry and creating better long-term career opportunities at sea. In cooperation with partners Jebsen PTC, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management and Marlow Navigation, the initiative focuses on attracting more women to maritime careers while supporting their professional development on board vessels. One of the main goals of the program is to increase female represent

Maersk’s Latin America Market Update for May 2026 focuses on the growing challenges facing global and regional supply chains, emphasizing how volatility has become a permanent part of international trade rather than a temporary disruption. According to the report, businesses today must navigate geopolitical tensions, climate-related events, economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, and infrastructure limitations, all of which continue to impact logistics operations across Lat

SAP has introduced a new vision for autonomous supply chain management, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in logistics and business operations. In the article “Moving Toward a More Autonomous Supply Chain,” the company explains how AI-powered assistants and autonomous agents can help businesses optimize planning, manufacturing, logistics, and asset management. The initiative aims to help organizations respond faster to changing market demands, increasin

DP World welcomed Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to Jebel Ali Port, where he reviewed the port’s latest operations, infrastructure developments, and multimodal logistics investments aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position as a global trade hub. During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the port’s operational performance over the past two months, during which DP World handled nearly 200,000 TEUs through regional overland truck and rail corridors. The fig

DSV and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have announced the launch of autonomous freight operations in Texas, marking a significant step forward in the commercial deployment of self-driving transport solutions in the United States. The partnership will introduce driverless freight transport between two DSV facilities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area using Volvo’s autonomous truck technology. The operations will be powered by Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ purpose-built autonomous transpo

DB Cargo and DHL are expanding their long-standing cooperation in rail freight transport through the further development of the Parcel InterCity (PIC) network in Germany. The upgraded network, which came into effect in May 2026, introduces twelve additional train services per week to strengthen north-south transport connections between Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Kornwestheim. The expansion is based on revised customer requirements and a reorganisation of existing routes aimed at

Kenya Airways has signed a new partnership agreement with FedEx, becoming the company’s official ground handling partner in Kenya. The agreement marks the first time the US-based express logistics provider has partnered with the Nairobi-headquartered airline for handling operations. Under the partnership, Kenya Airways will support FedEx cargo handling operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi through its subsidiary Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited

DHL Express and Dubai-based SAF developer SAF One have signed a landmark sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement, integrating the first SAF production facility in the Middle East into DHL’s global SAF supply network. Under the ten-year agreement, DHL Express will receive 25,000 metric tons of unblended SAF annually from SAF One’s Bahrain production facility, totaling 250,000 metric tons over the contract period. Production is expected to begin in 2028. The agreement

Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its global network and increased its overall capacity by 12 percent through new destinations, resumed routes, and additional flight frequencies. The carrier has relaunched Boeing 777 freighter services to Vienna and added a second Boeing 777 freighter to Warsaw. The Vienna freighter will operate on the Doha – Budapest – Vienna – Doha route, while the additional Warsaw service will operate on the Doha – Budapest – Warsaw – Doha route, significa

German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd and global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel have launched their first joint initiative focused on reducing emissions from ocean freight through the use of Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF). The agreement marks a new phase in the long-standing partnership between the two companies and highlights the growing shift within the shipping industry toward commercially scalable decarbonization solutions. As part of the collaboration, Kuehne+Na

A.P. Moller – Maersk has launched its first dedicated weekly reefer rail service connecting Hyderabad’s pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster with Nhava Sheva Port near Mumbai, marking a significant step forward in India’s cold-chain logistics infrastructure for pharmaceutical exports. Developed in partnership with Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), the new corridor is designed to provide pharmaceutical exporters with a predictable, temperature-controlled, and lower-emis

Port of Antwerp-Bruges is intensifying its efforts to become the world’s first port that successfully reconciles economic growth, climate goals, and social responsibility. Through large scale sustainability initiatives, green infrastructure investments, and digital innovation, the port aims to ensure that future generations continue to benefit from the prosperity and employment opportunities created by one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs. The port’s long term strate