Peter Somaglia began his career in 1968 with the former airline Swissair, holding various management positions in Switzerland and abroad over more than three decades. He later served as CEO of Swisscargo AG and, after the collapse of Swissair, worked as an independent management consultant before becoming CEO of Cargologic AG in Zurich in 2004. In 2015, he was a co-founder of CarbonCare, a Swiss initiative focused on measuring and reducing CO₂ emissions in logistics and trans

Kuehne+Nagel has announced a new collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of air freight shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The initiative forms part of both companies’ broader sustainability strategies and highlights the growing role of alternative fuels in decarbonizing global supply chains. Under the agreement, Google Cloud will utilize Kuehne+Nagel’s Book & Claim solution, which enables customers to support SAF adop

DP World has marked a major milestone in the modernization of its Southampton terminal with the arrival of four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, which are set to become the largest quay cranes currently operating in Europe. The new cranes form part of DP World’s ongoing investment programme aimed at strengthening Southampton’s position as one of the United Kingdom’s leading container gateways. Designed to handle the latest generation of ultra-large container vessels, the equip

London Heathrow Airport has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to launch a consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), a key step towards the long-debated expansion of the country’s largest airport. The proposed policy framework would pave the way for the construction of a third runway at Heathrow, a project that airport officials believe is essential to meeting future demand for passenger and cargo capacity while supporting long-term ec

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s economic development and trade growth during the Africa CEO Forum 2026, one of the continent’s leading business and investment events held in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum brought together business leaders, policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders to discuss Africa’s evolving role in the global economy and the future of trade, infrastructure, and industrial development. Representing MSC at the

Global logistics giant Maersk has announced the launch of a dedicated lithium-ion battery transportation service across North America, marking a significant expansion into the rapidly growing U.S. battery logistics sector, estimated to be worth between $2.4 billion and $3.0 billion annually. The new service will operate through Maersk Ground Freight and is specifically designed to support the safe, compliant, and efficient transportation of Class 9 lithium-ion batteries. Dema

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Americold are continuing to strengthen their strategic partnership aimed at transforming temperature-controlled logistics across North America. Building on a collaboration launched in 2023, the two companies are developing an integrated transportation and cold-storage network connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. A major milestone in the partnership is the opening of Americold’s new import-export hub in Kansas City, Missouri

The logistics industry is entering a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by the simultaneous impact of artificial intelligence, automation, geopolitical shifts, and new business models. According to logistics futurist and innovation expert Erik Wirsing, the companies that succeed in the coming years will not necessarily be those with the best individual technologies, but those capable of integrating multiple innovations into a cohesive operating system. In a recent

Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Samsung Financial Networks aimed at developing new business opportunities and creating innovative services that combine the strengths of the aviation and financial sectors. The agreement brings together Korean Air, Hanjin KAL, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, and Samsung Financial Networks, which includes Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Samsung Card, Samsung Securities, and Samsung Asset Management