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Sungrow to open factory in Europe, strengthening local capabilities
Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, announced a milestone deployment in the European market with the establishment of its first manufacturing facility in Wałbrzych, Lower Silesia last week . The 65,400 m² facility represents an investment of €230 million and contributes to the development of a robust European clean energy manufacturing ecosystem. The factory is scheduled to become operational within the next 12 months and is expec
Feb 92 min read


PSA Singapore and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Form Strategic Joint Venture to Establish a Ro-Ro Terminal in Singapore
PSA Singapore (PSA) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) today announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) terminal in Singapore. The partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing operational quality and unlocking greater synergies in global automobile logistics. The JV terminal is currently subject to regulatory approval and is expected to commence operations in the first half of this year. As Southeast Asia’s largest automotive transhipmen
Feb 92 min read


Global Supply Chains Enter a New Era: Report by Prologis
Prologis has released its 2026 Supply Chain Outlook Report, offering a detailed global assessment of how supply chains are evolving amid ongoing economic uncertainty, geopolitical risk and accelerating technological change. Based on a survey of 1,816 senior executives across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, China and Mexico, the study provides insight into how companies are redesigning logistics networks, prioritising resilience and preparing for the next ph
Feb 22 min read


EU–Mercosur Agreement Set to Reshape Trade and Supply Chains
On January 9, 2026, the Member States of the European Union politically approved the free trade agreement with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), following more than 25 years of negotiations. The decision was taken in Brussels through a vote by EU ambassadors that achieved a qualified majority, despite opposition from several countries, mainly France and Poland. This approval authorizes the European Commission to move forward with the formal signing of the a
Jan 112 min read


Supply Chain Strategies for an Uncertain Trade Environment: What Logistics Leaders Need to Know
In today’s volatile global trade landscape, supply chains face mounting pressure from rapidly shifting tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and increasingly complex regulatory requirements. The white paper Supply Chain Strategies for an Uncertain Trade Environment highlights how these forces are fundamentally reshaping international logistics and forcing companies to adopt more adaptive, technology-driven strategies. According to the report, tariff volatility is the most pressing
Dec 28, 20252 min read


Fujitsu develops multi-AI agent collaboration technology to optimize supply chains, launches joint trials
Fujitsu Limited announced few days ago the development of a multi-AI agent collaboration technology that enables secure collaboration and swift response to changing circumstances among AI agents from different companies and vendors within a supply chain. Leveraging this technology, Fujitsu will start field trials in January 2026 to optimize the supply chain of Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in collaboration with the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo). This innovation
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Q3 FREIGHT MARKET RECAP OF WEBCARGO BY FREIGHTOS: PRICE UPS AND DOWNS & DEMAND ACROSS THE MAIN LANES
The Global Freightos Baltic Index benchmark fell nearly continuously and by about 50% through Q3 as tariff frontloading pulled peak season early on the transpacific and Red Sea diversions meant an early start again this year for peak demand on the Asia - Europe lanes. Despite ongoing diversions away from the Red Sea, rates have continued to be lower than last year as the market contends with capacity growth from new vessel deliveries. The US reduction of tariffs on China fr
Nov 27, 20254 min read


Jayud Global Logistics Subsidiary Receives CAAC Certification for Drone Pilot Training Operations
Jayud Global Logistics Limited, a leading end-to-end supply chain solution provider based in Shenzhen, specializing in cross-border logistics, today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Shenzhen Jiniu Aviation Services Co., Ltd. has received official certification from China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) for drone pilot training operations and secured a strategic partnerships with Guangdong Guangsheng Low-Altitude Aviation Services, a leading state-backed Lo
Nov 20, 20252 min read


DHL Supply Chain invests in climate-neutral expansion: New logistics center strengthens Europe’s freight hub
DHL Supply Chain recently launched its newest logistics center in Halle (Saale), establishing the company's third site in the area and further strengthening its presence in the region. Fully operational and strategically integrated into the broader DHL Leipzig-Halle Campus, the site is already serving its first customers. This state-of-the-art facility offers a total warehouse area of 34,000 square meters, has the capacity to accommodate up to 55,000 pallet spaces, and is des
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Fujitsu, Logistics Knight Japan, and Isuzu Motors launch joint pilot project to build pharmaceutical logistics platform aiming for stable supply
Fujitsu Limited, Logistics Knight Japan Co., Ltd. (LKJ), and Isuzu Motors Limited, recently announced that they will begin a joint pilot project in early November to build a platform for integrated management of pharmaceuticals across the entire logistics network, from manufacturing sites to final delivery destinations such as pharmacies and hospitals. The pilot project will focus on managing transportation quality and temperature control in pharmaceutical logistics. Addition
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Forto launches FortoLabs, a platform for AI-powered SaaS solutions tailored to logistics
Forto, a leading provider of digital freight forwarding solutions, has today launched FortoLabs, a new platform offering agentic AI technologies for the supply chain as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). These solutions are now available to the broader market to drive lasting gains in productivity, precision, and resilience across global supply chains. FortoLabs builds on the AI capabilities developed and tested within Forto’s own operations, where they have delivered measurable p
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Levi Strauss & Co. launches Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP) to Support Renewable Energy Transition for its Supply Chain
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.), the global leader in jeanswear, and Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy...
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Mercosur and EFTA signed their Free Trade Agreement
On September 16, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, a landmark agreement was signed between Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) and...
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Sesé launches its new secure cargo and parking terminals
Sesé has launched its new secure cargo and parking terminals. These facilities serve as import and export control points for its...
Sep 14, 20252 min read


DHL to deploy 1,000+ additional robots across UK
DHL Supply Chain today announces the investment of £550m (€637m) to expand its infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of automation...
Jul 18, 20253 min read


Q2 FREIGHT MARKET RECAP OF WEBCARGO BY FREIGHTOS: TARIFF TURMOIL, TRANSPACIFIC SURGES & MARKET COOLING ACROSS KEY LANES
The Freightos Baltic Index Global benchmark was level for most of Q2 but in early June, following the US’s reduction of tariffs on...
Jul 3, 20254 min read


Körber expands footprint in Portugal with new high-tech factory in Porto region
Körber Business Area Supply Chain celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest manufacturing facility in Portugal, marking a major...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


DANTON SHIPS 66 MADE-IN-CHINA EVs TO AFRICA IN LATEST LOGISTICS MILESTONE
Electric vehicles from China are rapidly reshaping the global automotive market—and DANTON International Logistics is right at the center...
May 21, 20252 min read


DHL Supply Chain strengthens its offering to small and midsize companies
The acquisition adds over 1.3 million square feet of multi-customer warehouse and distribution space strategically located across the...
May 11, 20252 min read


PRG Retail Group, the first kids & family hub in the childcare and toy sector, selects GXO as its managed transport partner
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today the signing of an agreement...
Apr 17, 20252 min read
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