Frankfurt Airport recorded a decline in cargo volumes during June 2026, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and industrial strikes disrupted global air freight operations. According to airport operator Fraport, cargo throughput fell to 174,262 tonnes, representing a 2.3% decrease compared with June 2025. The decline highlights how external events continue to affect one of Europe's busiest air cargo hubs. Middle East Conflict Disrupts Air Freight The conflict in the Mi

UPS has opened a new operations center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, expanding its logistics network to better serve the fast-growing high-tech manufacturing sector in southern Taiwan. The new facility doubles UPS's package processing capacity in the region and supports businesses with faster and more flexible international shipping services. Located in Nanzi, the center serves major industrial and technology parks, including Gangshan, Gangshan Beizhou, Nanzi Technology Park, and Ren

DHL Global Forwarding has introduced a new three times weekly air cargo service connecting Bangkok and Cincinnati, strengthening freight connections between Southeast Asia and the United States. The new TransPac Connect solution provides customers with secure cargo capacity, reliable schedules and greater supply chain resilience. The service uses widebody freighter aircraft with up to 100 tons of cargo capacity per flight and is supported by DHL's road feeder network across t

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will replace its West India North America (WIN) service with the new India North America Express (INE) service from August 2026. The new service is designed to improve schedule reliability, increase sailing frequency, and optimize transit times between West India, West Asia, and the U.S. East Coast. The new INE rotation will call at: Nhava Sheva Mundra Salalah New York Norfolk Savannah Charleston Return to Nhava Sheva The final WIN voyage will be o

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) to expand the use of shore power across all container terminals in the Port of Hamburg. The initiative represents another important milestone in the company's decarbonization strategy and supports the port's ambition to reduce emissions from ships while they are berthed. A Commitment to Cleaner Port Operations Under the agreement, Hapag-Lloyd has committed to using the available shore power infrastructu

India reached a major milestone in its maritime and manufacturing sectors as A.P. Moller–Maersk unveiled its first export-import (EXIM) shipping container manufactured in India. The container was officially launched by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal at the Maersk–CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. The achievement marks the first time an international shipping company has procured India-made shipping containers for globa

As global supply chains become increasingly vulnerable to disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions, climate events, and economic uncertainty, companies are rethinking how they manage logistics. General Motors (GM) has responded by strengthening its partnership with Maersk, transforming a traditional supplier relationship into a strategic collaboration focused on resilience, visibility, and operational continuity across South America. From Logistics Provider to Strategic Pa

In this WOF Interview, we speak with Ariel Garcia from Grupo TPG, one of WOF Alliance's long-standing members, about the company's growth journey, the rapid development of the Dominican Republic as a regional logistics hub, and the opportunities awaiting freight forwarders across the Caribbean. Ariel shares valuable insights into customs modernization, infrastructure investments, air and ocean freight, and why Grupo TPG is expanding its presence into the United States while s

DP World has launched Egypt’s first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, marking a major step in the country’s logistics development and strengthening its position as a regional trade hub. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and senior government officials, alongside DP World leadership. The launch also coincided with the first official visit to Egypt by DP World Chairman Essa Kazim.