DP World’s Shipping Solutions business has officially named its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, DP World London, during a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark. The new 1,250 TEU container vessel was built in China and delivered in April 2026. Measuring 148 metres in length, the Portugal-flagged ship is owned by Germany’s Elbdeich Reederei and operated by DP World on its North European service. DP World London is equipped with a modern five-cylinder dual-fuel engine capable of operati

American Airlines will begin operating a new nonstop service between Vienna International Airport and Philadelphia on 6 May 2027, marking the airline’s first scheduled connection to the Austrian capital. The seasonal route will operate daily using an Airbus A321XLR, an aircraft designed for long-haul services. Flights will depart Vienna at 11:40 and arrive in Philadelphia at 15:55. The return service will leave Philadelphia at 18:50 and land in Vienna at 10:05 the following d

CEVA Logistics has signed a nationwide contract with PepsiCo Türkiye to manage the complete lifecycle of the company’s cooler equipment located at points of sale across the country. Under the agreement, CEVA aims to maintain and refurbish approximately 20,000 coolers annually. Its responsibilities include periodic maintenance, equipment repairs, malfunction management, on-site technical support and the refurbishment of units that have reached the end of their operational life

DB Cargo has highlighted how companies can benefit from rail freight transportation even when their facilities do not have direct access to railway tracks. Through terminals, railports and combined transport solutions, businesses can connect their existing supply chains to the rail network. Trucks handle the flexible first and last mile, while trains transport larger cargo volumes over longer distances. At terminals, containers, swap bodies and craneable semi-trailers are tra

Korean Air will launch a new daily service connecting Seoul Incheon International Airport with Hiroshima Airport from 23 December 2026, further strengthening its network across regional Japan. Flight KE2183 will depart Seoul Incheon at 10:35 and arrive in Hiroshima at 12:15. The return flight, KE2184, will leave Hiroshima at 13:25 and arrive in Seoul at 15:25. Korean Air will operate the route using its modern Airbus A321neo aircraft. Hiroshima is the largest city in Japan’s

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo has launched a new freighter service connecting Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in China with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia. The route commenced on 28 August 2026 and will initially operate twice weekly using a Boeing 777 freighter. Ethiopian Airlines may later increase the frequency to four flights per week as demand grows. The new service establishes a direct cargo connection between southwestern China and Africa, supportin

FedEx has announced plans to develop a new integrated air cargo hub at GMR Cargo City, located at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The project represents a long-term investment of approximately $150 million. The fully automated facility will cover around 230,000 sq ft and combine international gateway activities with pickup-and-delivery operations under one roof. Once operational, it is expected to increase FedEx’s processing capacity from 600 to 5,000 packages pe

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 2026 IATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) will take place in Budapest, Hungary, on 23–24 September 2026. Held under the theme “From Expertise to Execution,” the conference will bring together air cargo professionals to exchange practical knowledge and explore how global standards, technology and data can improve everyday cargo operations. The programme will feature three specialised tracks: Digital Cargo

Qatar Airways Cargo will launch its first scheduled freighter service from Helsinki, Finland, on 2 September 2026, further strengthening its presence in the Nordic region. The weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha–Budapest–Helsinki–Doha route, providing approximately 100 tonnes of export cargo capacity from Helsinki each week. Combined with Qatar Airways’ seven weekly passenger flights between Doha and Helsinki, the new operation will increase

Agentic artificial intelligence could significantly reduce the cost, complexity and duration of corporate migrations from legacy SAP ERP Central Component systems to SAP S/4HANA. Traditional SAP transformation projects often rely on a combination of expensive onshore specialists and lower-cost offshore teams. However, coordinating distributed teams can create additional work through communication problems, repeated tasks and complex handovers. A new approach described as “des

LATAM Cargo has completed a complex charter operation transporting eight tigers and seven lions from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Denver, United States, with a technical stop in Santiago, Chile. The operation was organised following a rescue mission by animal welfare organisation Four Paws International. After arriving in Denver, the animals were transferred to specialised vehicles for the final journey to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado. The shipment weighed

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