DB Cargo is positioning rail freight as a central part of Europe’s emerging carbon management infrastructure, offering industrial companies a scalable solution for transporting captured carbon dioxide to utilisation or permanent storage facilities. Industries such as cement and lime production generate emissions that cannot be completely eliminated through cleaner energy alone. Once captured at the production site, the CO₂ must be transported to hubs, ports, pipelines or stor

Korean Air will launch a seasonal non-stop service between Seoul Incheon and Melbourne, expanding its network between South Korea and Australia. The new route will operate three times per week from 18 December 2026 until 14 March 2027, responding to growing travel demand during Australia’s peak summer season. Flights will operate every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday using Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Flight KE409 will depart Seoul Incheon at 08:00 and arrive in Melbourne at 20:30. Th

FedEx has expanded its intra-Asia network with a new dedicated non-stop freighter service connecting its Asia-Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China, with Sydney, Australia. The route operates five times per week using Boeing 777 freighter aircraft, increasing air cargo capacity and strengthening trade connectivity between Asia and the Australian market. The new service is expected to reduce transit times for selected shipments by up to one day. Goods originating from southern mainl

MSC will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2026, taking place from 2–4 September at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event brings together growers, exporters, importers, retailers and logistics providers from across the global fresh produce supply chain. With 30 years of experience supporting Asia’s fresh produce industry, MSC will present its specialised reefer and end-to-end logistics solutions for transporting fruit and vegetables worldwide. Visitors will have the opport

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, strengthening its long-term presence at one of Europe’s most important container hubs. The investment will be made through Hapag-Lloyd’s Terminals and Infrastructure division, Hanseatic Global Terminals. APM Terminals will retain operational control, while both companies will support the terminal’s continued development, capacity expansion and operational

A.P. Moller–Maersk has expanded its long-standing partnership with Columbia Sportswear through a new five-year warehousing and distribution agreement covering the United Kingdom and Ireland. Under the agreement, Maersk will manage Columbia’s Pick & Pack operations from its multi-customer logistics facility in Tamworth, near Birmingham. The new operation will replace the company’s current distribution setup in Cambrai, France, bringing inventory closer to customers and creatin

A.P. Moller–Maersk has expanded its Trade & Tariff Studio, an AI-powered platform designed to help businesses manage increasingly complex customs regulations, tariffs and compliance requirements. Building on its initial launch in 2025, the enhanced platform connects trade planning, pre-entry reviews, customs execution, reporting and post-declaration audits within a single workflow. It provides audit-ready guidance on product classification, duty exposure and government agency

South Korean shipping company HMM reported a 37% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of 2026, reaching KRW 765 billion. Revenue increased by 12% to KRW 6.12 trillion, while operating profit fell by 26% to KRW 623.2 billion. Despite higher costs related to the Middle East conflict and fuel prices, HMM maintained a strong operating margin of 10.2%. The carrier’s second-quarter performance improved compared with the opening three months of the year. Revenue rea

Brazilian freight operator MRS Logística has completed an investment programme worth approximately R$2 billion in the Baixada Santista region, strengthening rail access to the Port of Santos. The programme included the construction of six new railway yards, the modernisation of more than 90 km of track, the installation of 126 switches and the introduction of advanced signalling systems. The upgraded infrastructure will support freight trains of up to 2.4 km in length, signif

Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its logistics operations in Cambodia with a new Container Freight Station in Phnom Penh. The facility strengthens the company’s network in the Asia-Pacific region and responds to growing demand for modern logistics infrastructure in the country. Strategically located on National Road 4, the 3,000 sqm facility provides convenient access to major manufacturing sites, Phnom Penh International Airport and the city’s port. It features four loading and rec

BNSF Railway has announced an enhancement to its intermodal service connecting Phoenix, Arizona, with the Dallas–Fort Worth region in Texas. The updated offering provides faster transit times and more frequent departures, giving customers a more reliable and flexible alternative to long-distance road transport. The improved connection supports the growing demand for freight transportation between two of the fastest-expanding markets in the southwestern United States. It will

Teleport and Avalon Airport Melbourne have signed a strategic partnership agreement to establish a new operations hub at the Australian airport. The collaboration aims to strengthen cargo and e-commerce connectivity between major Asian markets and Oceania. The new hub will support the faster and more efficient movement of international e-commerce shipments into Australia. Teleport selected Avalon Airport for its curfew-free operations, dedicated airfreight infrastructure, rap

FedEx has unveiled a Boeing 777 freighter featuring the company’s original purple-and-orange livery as part of a ceremony honouring its late founder, Frederick W. Smith. The aircraft completed the first ceremonial landing at the newly renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport in Memphis. Operating as Flight 1944, the flight number commemorated the year of Smith’s birth. The Boeing 777F has been named “Rosie” after one of Smith’s granddaughters, who was born shortly bef

DHL Express has strengthened its logistics infrastructure and air network in China through a major expansion of its Shenzhen “Super Gateway” and the launch of a new intercontinental freighter service. The company invested EUR 177 million in expanding the Shenzhen facility, marking DHL’s largest investment in mainland China to date. Located at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, the gateway has tripled its processing capacity to approximately 900 tonnes per day. The expande

Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its TechLift service by adding specialised RGX and RZY containers from Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam (VRR), further strengthening its capabilities in transporting high-value and sensitive semiconductor equipment. The 16-foot RZY and 20-foot RGX containers are purpose-built for the secure transportation of semiconductor fabrication machinery and other advanced capital equipment. Both models feature climate-control systems and enhanced shock-absorptio

A.P. Moller – Maersk has partnered with Viaservice-Ke, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Viatrans SA, to provide Kenyan customers with more efficient container management and digital trade-financing solutions. Through the partnership, eligible Maersk customers will gain access to the Viaservice Container Solution (VCS). The digital platform offers an alternative to traditional refundable container deposits, which can tie up significant amounts of working capital for weeks or

E-commerce specialist freight forwarder Rich Sale International is set to launch dedicated freighter services between China and the United States through a new partnership with Atlas Air. The new operation will connect Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in China with Chicago Rockford International Airport, providing additional capacity for the rapidly growing cross-border e-commerce market. The partnership will utilize dedicated freighter capacity operated by Atlas Air,

Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics Services has taken a major step in its international expansion by completing the acquisition of Aviapartner Liège, establishing its first operational presence in Europe. The transaction, valued at approximately SAR 120 million (€27 million / $32 million), gives SAL a strategic foothold at Liège Airport in Belgium, one of Europe’s important air cargo hubs. Aviapartner Liège provides cargo handling and ground services and connects SAL with a strateg

Colis Privé, a subsidiary of CEVA Logistics, has completed the acquisitions of Paack Iberia and Paack France, strengthening its position in the European last-mile delivery market. The transaction reinforces Colis Privé’s existing network in France while marking its entry into Spain and Portugal, two important and fast-growing e-commerce markets. Approximately 490 employees will join Colis Privé as part of the acquisitions. Paack Iberia and Paack France specialize in last-mile

DB Cargo Full Load Solutions (FLS) has strengthened its presence in Eastern Europe with the opening of a new representative office in Kyiv, Ukraine. The new location will coordinate multimodal transport and logistics services between Ukraine and Europe, supporting companies across industry, trade, infrastructure and humanitarian projects. The Kyiv-based team will also assist customers with customs procedures, border crossings and the development of reliable transport corridor