The Port of Rotterdam Authority has announced the transfer of Routescanner, its digital platform for comparing and planning container transport routes, to maritime data specialist Royal Dirkzwager. The move is designed to support the platform’s continued growth and international expansion within a dedicated technology and data driven environment. Launched by the Port of Rotterdam Authority in 2017, Routescanner was developed to improve transparency and efficiency in container

Market conditions across North America are showing signs of stabilization, although operational pressures continue to shift across global logistics networks. In its latest market update, A.P. Moller - Maersk outlined the key developments impacting ocean freight, inland transportation, air cargo, warehousing, customs, and supply chain operations across the region. Global Container Demand and Market Conditions Container trade demand increased during the first quarter of 2026, s

DHL Supply Chain and Pepco have expanded their long term partnership to strengthen Pepco’s distribution operations across Europe. The extended collaboration focuses on improving product availability, accelerating delivery times and enhancing overall network performance to support Pepco’s rapidly growing store network. Multi Site Network Supporting Growth Under the expanded agreement DHL Supply Chain will manage five strategic distribution centers across Central and Eastern Eu

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the launch of a new Europe – Red Sea – Middle East Express service in response to growing demand for connections between Europe and the Red Sea region, as well as the ongoing challenges in the Middle East. The service is designed to provide reliable, efficient, and competitive shipping solutions, offering improved transit times suitable for a wide range of cargo types. The first sailing is scheduled from Antwerp on 10 May (voya

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to significantly disrupt global supply chains, with logistics providers such as DSV closely monitoring developments and coordinating with partners and local authorities. The primary focus remains on ensuring employee safety, maintaining operations, and securing continuity for customer supply chains despite severe constraints. Air Freight Under Pressure Air freight operations in the region are heavily affected by airspace restr

Eurozone manufacturers faced sharply rising input costs and major supply chain disruptions in March as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The war disrupted global logistics networks, causing delivery delays and pushing input price inflation to its highest level since October 2022. Higher oil and energy prices significantly increased production costs, forcing companies to raise their selling prices at the fastest pace in more than three years. Economists described th

Lufthansa Cargo has introduced its new summer flight schedule, further strengthening its global network and expanding flexible transport solutions for customers. The company continues to focus on reliability and adaptability, allowing capacity to respond quickly to changing market demand and global developments. The airline operates its own long haul freighter fleet of 18 Boeing 777F aircraft, offering a strong foundation for global cargo operations. Under the new schedule, L

DHL Supply Chain has announced a major expansion of its data center logistics infrastructure in North America, adding 10 dedicated facilities with a combined capacity of more than 7 million square feet, set to go live in 2026. The new sites are designed to support hyperscale and colocation data center operators as demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, driven largely by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The facilities will provide specia

Maersk has announced the introduction of a temporary “Emergency Inland Fuel/Energy Surcharge” for inland transport across the Nordic region, as fuel costs surge due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The measure reflects growing pressure on global logistics networks following disruptions to fuel supply chains. Escalating geopolitical tensions have significantly reduced fuel availability and driven prices higher, particularly after restrictions affecting key routes such

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation has opened a new global engineering centre in India to strengthen its capabilities in product development, IT and customer service operations. The new facility, Fuso Tech Centre India Private Limited (FTCI), located in Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, officially began operations on March 9, 2026. The centre will serve as a global hub supporting a wide range of engineering and operational functions. By consolidating technical ex

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the suspension of container transport to the Persian Gulf by major carriers such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have created a new challenge for global supply chains. This situation adds to the ongoing Red Sea crisis that began in 2023, when Houthi attacks on commercial vessels forced many shipping companies to avoid the Suez Canal and reroute ships around Africa, increasing transit times by 8–10 days and significantly raising cost

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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