In this WOF Interview, we speak with Brook Capner, Founder & Managing Director of RAW Global, about his entrepreneurial journey, building a people-first company, and the importance of trusted global partnerships in today's freight forwarding industry. Brook shares his perspective on Australia's import market, leveraging technology to improve operations, empowering experienced teams, and why independent freight forwarders should focus on relationships built on trust rather tha

Saudia Cargo has officially launched a new scheduled cargo route between Riyadh and Melbourne, marking the first direct air freight connection between Saudi Arabia and Australia. The inaugural flight departed on 25 July and represents a major step in strengthening trade and logistics ties between the two countries. The new service is operated by a Boeing 747-400 freighter with a payload capacity of more than 100 tonnes. Thanks to its nose-loading capability, the aircraft can

UPS Healthcare has announced a $48 million investment in 27 temperature-controlled freight cross-dock facilities across key markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The investment is designed to strengthen the company's global cold-chain network and support the growing demand for advanced therapies and other temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. The new cross-dock facilities are strategically located to accelerate the transfer of shipments between a

DHL eCommerce has announced the acquisition of Venipak Group, one of the leading independent parcel delivery providers in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Subject to regulatory approval, Venipak will become part of DHL eCommerce, significantly expanding the company's presence across the Baltic region. The acquisition gives DHL a fully owned operational footprint in the Baltics by combining Venipak's well-established local infrastructure with DHL's global logistics network. Ven

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a major expansion of its global network through new passenger destinations, resumed routes, increased flight frequencies, and additional freighter services. The enhancements are expected to increase the airline’s overall cargo capacity by 12%, strengthening connectivity through its Doha hub and supporting growing global trade demand. The expansion includes the relaunch of freighter services to Vienna, additional Boeing 777 freighter capacity

Yang Ming Marine Transport and PSA International have signed a strategic partnership aimed at advancing low-carbon and sustainable logistics solutions across global supply chains. The collaboration focuses on helping customers reduce carbon emissions while improving operational efficiency through innovative port and logistics services. The partnership will explore initiatives including green fuel adoption, digitalisation, supply chain optimisation, and emissions reduction acr

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its participation in Asia Fruit Logistica 2026, one of Asia’s leading trade events for the fresh produce industry, taking place 2–4 September in Hong Kong. The event brings together growers, exporters, importers, retailers, and logistics providers from across the global fresh produce supply chain. At the exhibition, ONE will highlight its reefer container solutions and specialized logistics services designed for the transportation of

MSC has introduced the Afungi Shuttle, a new maritime service connecting Afungi in northern Mozambique with dedicated feeder services from Nacala and Maputo, creating a new gateway for project cargo and industrial shipments. The service has been developed to support the growing logistics demands of the LNG project in the region. The Afungi Shuttle is designed to transport construction materials, machinery, industrial equipment, spare parts, and other project cargo. Customers

A.P. Moller – Maersk has introduced a new end-to-end cold chain logistics solution connecting Chile with the U.S. East Coast to improve the transport of temperature-sensitive agricultural products, particularly grapes and other regulated fresh produce. Developed in cooperation with Oppy and the Port of Wilmington (North Carolina), the solution integrates origin handling, ocean freight, port operations, fumigation, cold storage, and inland transportation into one coordinated s

A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a strategic partnership with ShippyPro, a leading global shipping management platform, making Maersk’s e-commerce logistics services directly available through ShippyPro’s multi-carrier platform. The integration allows online merchants to access Maersk E-Commerce services within their existing shipping workflows, enabling them to manage parcel deliveries, tracking, returns, and cross-border shipments without the need for additional software

Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 133.9 million tonnes of maritime cargo during the first half of 2026, representing a 2.4% decline compared with the same period last year. Despite geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, operational disruptions and a difficult economic environment, the port described the decrease as relatively limited, underlining the resilience of Europe's second-largest seaport. Container traffic remained broadly stable, with throughput declining by 1.5% in TEU

DB Cargo has highlighted the importance of marshalling yards as the backbone of its single wagonload (SWL) network, enabling individual freight wagons from different customers to be combined into full trains and efficiently routed across Germany and Europe. The company describes these rail hubs as essential for providing flexible freight transport to businesses that do not require entire trainloads. Unlike block trains, which transport cargo directly from one origin to one de

United Airlines reported a strong performance for its cargo business in the second quarter of 2026, with cargo revenue increasing 22.6% year-on-year to USD 527 million. The growth was primarily driven by higher air freight yields, rather than increased shipment volumes, reflecting continued strength in pricing across the air cargo market. Average cargo yields rose by around 12%, supported by strong demand for time-sensitive shipments and a favourable market environment. While

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2025 World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, highlighting continued growth in global air travel despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges. Based on data from more than 250 airlines worldwide, the report provides a comprehensive overview of passenger demand, fleet trends, route performance and market developments across the aviation industry. One of the report's key findings is the continued e

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2025 World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, highlighting continued growth in global air travel despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges. Based on data from more than 250 airlines worldwide, the report provides a comprehensive overview of passenger demand, fleet trends, route performance and market developments across the aviation industry. One of the report's key findings is the continued e

Lufthansa Group has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new Chief Executive Officer of Brussels Airlines, effective 31 August 2026, subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. She succeeds Dorothea von Boxberg, who is leaving the airline at her own request after successfully leading the carrier through a period of growth and operational recovery. Maggio joins Brussels Airlines from ITA Airways, where she served as Chief Strategy, Integration, IT & Touchpoints

As global supply chains become more complex, maintaining visibility across temperature-controlled shipments has become just as important as maintaining the correct temperature. For industries transporting fresh food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, even a minor temperature deviation can result in damaged cargo, regulatory issues and significant financial losses. Traditionally, refrigerated (reefer) containers relied on manual inspections, leaving long periods where cargo condi

Maersk has announced a $100 million investment in a new fulfilment hub in Hopedale, Massachusetts, further expanding its contract logistics network in North America. The 617,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to begin operations in late August and will strengthen delivery capabilities across the Northeastern United States. The new hub will support a major e-commerce customer and is expected to process up to 330,000 units per day during peak periods. Equipped with advanced

Maersk has expanded its integrated logistics network in Brazil with the opening of a new distribution centre in Suape, Pernambuco. The facility is strategically located around 20 km from both the Port of Suape and Recife International Airport, allowing the company to connect ocean freight, coastal shipping, inland transport, warehousing and distribution through a single end-to-end logistics solution. The investment comes as Northeastern Brazil continues to experience strong g