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Weekly newsletter with content from the logistics and the shipping industry


DSV and Volvo launch autonomous freight operations in Texas
DSV and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have announced the launch of autonomous freight operations in Texas, marking a significant step forward in the commercial deployment of self-driving transport solutions in the United States. The partnership will introduce driverless freight transport between two DSV facilities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area using Volvo’s autonomous truck technology. The operations will be powered by Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ purpose-built autonomous transpo
May 181 min read


DHL and DB Cargo expand Parcel InterCity rail network in Germany
DB Cargo and DHL are expanding their long-standing cooperation in rail freight transport through the further development of the Parcel InterCity (PIC) network in Germany. The upgraded network, which came into effect in May 2026, introduces twelve additional train services per week to strengthen north-south transport connections between Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Kornwestheim. The expansion is based on revised customer requirements and a reorganisation of existing routes aimed at
May 182 min read


Kenya Airways becomes handler for FedEx in Nairobi
Kenya Airways has signed a new partnership agreement with FedEx, becoming the company’s official ground handling partner in Kenya. The agreement marks the first time the US-based express logistics provider has partnered with the Nairobi-headquartered airline for handling operations. Under the partnership, Kenya Airways will support FedEx cargo handling operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi through its subsidiary Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited
May 181 min read


DHL Express secures long-term SAF supply from Bahrain plant
DHL Express and Dubai-based SAF developer SAF One have signed a landmark sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement, integrating the first SAF production facility in the Middle East into DHL’s global SAF supply network. Under the ten-year agreement, DHL Express will receive 25,000 metric tons of unblended SAF annually from SAF One’s Bahrain production facility, totaling 250,000 metric tons over the contract period. Production is expected to begin in 2028. The agreement
May 182 min read


Qatar Airways Cargo Enhances Global Network with New Destinations, Route Resumptions and Capacity
Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its global network and increased its overall capacity by 12 percent through new destinations, resumed routes, and additional flight frequencies. The carrier has relaunched Boeing 777 freighter services to Vienna and added a second Boeing 777 freighter to Warsaw. The Vienna freighter will operate on the Doha – Budapest – Vienna – Doha route, while the additional Warsaw service will operate on the Doha – Budapest – Warsaw – Doha route, significa
May 182 min read


Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel take their first joint step towards sustainable ocean shipping
German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd and global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel have launched their first joint initiative focused on reducing emissions from ocean freight through the use of Sustainable Marine Fuels (SMF). The agreement marks a new phase in the long-standing partnership between the two companies and highlights the growing shift within the shipping industry toward commercially scalable decarbonization solutions. As part of the collaboration, Kuehne+Na
May 152 min read


Maersk launches dedicated reefer rail corridor linking Hyderabad pharma hub with Nhava Sheva Port
A.P. Moller – Maersk has launched its first dedicated weekly reefer rail service connecting Hyderabad’s pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster with Nhava Sheva Port near Mumbai, marking a significant step forward in India’s cold-chain logistics infrastructure for pharmaceutical exports. Developed in partnership with Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), the new corridor is designed to provide pharmaceutical exporters with a predictable, temperature-controlled, and lower-emis
May 153 min read


Port of Antwerp Bruges Advances Its Vision for a Sustainable Port
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is intensifying its efforts to become the world’s first port that successfully reconciles economic growth, climate goals, and social responsibility. Through large scale sustainability initiatives, green infrastructure investments, and digital innovation, the port aims to ensure that future generations continue to benefit from the prosperity and employment opportunities created by one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs. The port’s long term strate
May 113 min read


DP World Launches End to End Cargo War Risk Insurance for Middle East Trade
DP World has introduced a new cargo war risk insurance solution designed to support businesses operating across Middle East trade routes amid rising geopolitical instability and increasing insurance challenges. The company describes the programme as the first solution of its kind to provide continuous end to end war risk coverage across the entire supply chain. The new insurance solution was developed in response to growing disruptions affecting global trade routes in the Mid
May 112 min read
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