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Weekly newsletter with content from the logistics and the shipping industry


ANA, NCA to Launch Codeshare on Freighter Services ConnectingJapan, Europe and North America
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichi Inoue; hereinafter "ANA") and Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. (head office: Narita, Chiba; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Homma; hereinafter "NCA") will begin codeshare operations on cargo flights between Japan, Europe and North America on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Under the agreement, ANA's code will appear on NCA's Boeing 747 freighter services from Narita to North American destinations—Chica
Oct 24, 20251 min read


DB Cargo FLS Boosts Intermodal Capacity with 200 New MEGA Trailers Across Europe
Red trailers, more space, full loads - DB Cargo Full Load Solutions is now on the roads and rails of Europe with 200 new trailers. Particularly striking: 100 MEGA trailers that transport bulky goods with ease, reduce costs and increase safety. Efficient, sustainable and reliable - that's how modern logistics works. Full Load Solutions (FLS) has invested in its fleet and significantly expanded it: with 200 new trailers, 100 of which are MEGA trailers, we are increasing capacit
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Sea Port operational updates from around the world by seaexplorer
Ports across key trade lanes are facing fresh turbulence: between labour strikes in Northern Europe, storm-driven outages in China, and congestion across Africa and the Americas, importers and forwarders can no longer take “normal operations” for granted. In their latest update covering 17–23 October 2025, Kuehne+Nagel offers an essential snapshot of waiting-times, yard-utilisation and disruption levels at major global hubs—so you can stay one step ahead of supply-chain bottl
Oct 24, 20257 min read


Airbus predicts world freighter fleet to grow 45% by 2044
Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of these additional 2,605 freighters, 1,530 will be replacements and 1,075 will be for growth. The additional 2,605 will be split between 1,120 small aircraft, 855 mid-size widebodies, and 630 large widebodies. Overall of the 2,605
Oct 24, 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


C.H. Robinson unveils the Agentic Supply Chain, enabling companies in every industry to instantly deploy AI
This week at its Advance 2025 annual customer event, C.H. Robinson – the leader in Lean AI supply chains – announced the arrival of the Agentic Supply Chain: an intelligent ecosystem that continuously thinks, learns, adapts and acts. Going beyond automation, this is the most advanced form of artificial intelligence in logistics. It understands context, makes decisions in real time and self-optimizes global supply chains at scale. “Companies in every industry are under increas
Oct 24, 20253 min read


DHL Global Forwarding launches DHL consolidated clearance service for U.S. imports to support retailers amid trade shifts and tariff complexity
As U.S. tariff policies evolve and regulatory demands intensify, importers - particularly in fast-moving consumer sectors - face rising costs, longer clearance times, and increased compliance risks. DHL's new service is designed to address these challenges head-on by offering a streamlined, cost-efficient customs clearance process that consolidates multiple shipments under a single entry. It is designed to support businesses, particularly with high-volume operations, that are
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Europe’s Trade Corridors Are Evolving – Maersk’s New E-Book Explains How to Stay Ahead
As Europe’s infrastructure enters a new era of transformation, global logistics players face a paradox: billions are being invested in rail, ports, and inland waterways, yet the continent’s supply chains remain fragmented and complex. In its latest insight piece and accompanying e-book, Maersk dives into this reality, explaining why the path toward a resilient and sustainable European network runs through intermodal and multi-carrier flexibility, not waiting for a perfect fut
Oct 24, 20252 min read


INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN ANDREWS AND JOSHUA KAPLAN FROM OCEANAIR
In this inspiring interview, Justin Andrews and Joshua Kaplan from OCEANAIR, a respected US-based freight forwarder and proud Word Of Freight Alliance member, open up about their personal journeys in logistics and the evolution of their family-driven company culture. They reveal what kind of marketing strategy truly works for them, how they’ve built a team culture rooted in trust and transparency, and why cold chain logistics — from pharmaceuticals to fresh seafood — has beco
Oct 23, 20251 min read
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