Amazon Australia has unveiled plans to invest more than AU$750 million in a new state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center in Brisbane, marking one of the company’s largest infrastructure projects in the region. Targeted for completion in 2028, the facility will span 150,000 square meters across four levels, making it one of the largest warehouses ever built in Queensland. Once fully operational, the center will be capable of processing more than 125 million packages annual

MSC Air Cargo has officially launched its first dedicated air cargo route to mainland China, marking a significant milestone in its global network expansion. In the early hours of March 4, flight CP251 landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial water arch, symbolizing one of the highest honors in civil aviation. The aircraft departed again at 5:29 am for Milan Malpensa Airport, creating a direct link between Asia and Europe and st

Sharjah Airport Authority participated in Air Cargo India 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, where it presented its latest developments in air cargo, logistics, and digital transformation. During the event, the Authority showcased its cargo expansion plans, integrated logistics solutions, and sustainability initiatives. The exhibition provided an important platform to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Sharjah and key Asian markets, particularly i

Evos Rotterdam is planning to expand its terminal in the Europoort area of the Port of Rotterdam. The project includes the construction of five new storage tanks with a total capacity of approximately 67,500 m³, dedicated to (bio)methanol and (bio)ethanol. This will further increase the terminal’s overall storage capacity alongside the existing 21 tanks. To support the increased transshipment volume, a new inland shipping berth will be developed. The quay will be constructed

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

HERE Technologies has launched new EV planning capabilities within its HERE Tour Planning tool aimed at helping logistics operators manage increasingly complex mixed fleets of electric and internal combustion vehicles. The upgrade, announced on Feb. 9, introduces advanced routing and optimization features designed to improve efficiency as commercial EV adoption continues to grow. The company, which is a global mapping and location technology provider headquartered in the Neth

Saudi Arabia has launched a Logistics Corridors Initiative designed to strengthen supply chain resilience and improve cargo flows between Gulf countries and the Kingdom’s Red Sea ports. The program was announced by Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser during a visit to Jeddah Islamic Port together with officials from the Saudi Ports Authority and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. The initiative creates dedicated operational corridors that allow c

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced DG Digital, a new solution designed to fully digitalize Dangerous Goods Declarations in the air cargo industry. The tool is integrated into the DG AutoCheck platform and replaces the traditional paper based process with a fully digital workflow, allowing declarations to be created, transmitted and validated electronically from the start. Currently around 95 percent of dangerous goods declarations are still subm

Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has acquired a 25 percent equity stake in the ship management company V.Ships France, headquartered in Nantes, through its subsidiary MOL Euro Energie. The investment is aimed at strengthening MOL’s presence in Europe and expanding its cooperation with the French ship manager. V.Ships France has been managing several MOL vessels for years, including LNG bunkering ships operating in Rotterdam and Marseille. Under the expanded