Hapag-Lloyd is continuing to expand its footprint in West Africa with the opening of a new office in Cotonou, Benin. The office, scheduled to open on May 20, represents another step in the company’s long term growth strategy across the African market and will allow Hapag-Lloyd to serve customers in Benin through a dedicated local presence. Benin is becoming an increasingly important market within West Africa, supported by stable economic growth and continuous investments in i

Market conditions across North America are showing signs of stabilization, although operational pressures continue to shift across global logistics networks. In its latest market update, A.P. Moller - Maersk outlined the key developments impacting ocean freight, inland transportation, air cargo, warehousing, customs, and supply chain operations across the region. Global Container Demand and Market Conditions Container trade demand increased during the first quarter of 2026, s

As governments and industries intensify efforts to combat climate change, the pharmaceutical sector is rapidly transforming its supply chains to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One leading global pharmaceutical company, committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), partnered with A.P. Moller - Maersk to rethink how temperature sensitive medicines are transported worldwide. The Challenge: Reducing Scope 3 Emissions

Global logistics company DP World has launched the Swasthya Kendra programme in India, marking the first step in a nationwide initiative aimed at supporting the country’s trucking community. The project represents a long-term vision to build accessible wellbeing hubs for truck drivers and their families, with the goal of reaching up to one million people. India’s trucking sector plays a critical role in the economy, handling more than 70% of the country’s freight movement. De

Global logistics leader GXO Logistics has launched the first Autoload system in Europe in partnership with Grupa Żywiec at its facility in Elbląg, Poland. This innovation marks a significant step forward in warehouse automation, improving efficiency, safety, and operational performance. The Autoload system is designed to fully automate the loading and unloading of trailers, replacing traditional forklift-based processes. Instead of handling pallets individually, the system mo

Representatives from ports industry and policy institutions across the Baltic Sea Region met in Hamburg on 23 April 2026 to discuss the future of sustainable transport and green corridors. The workshop titled “From Ports to Green Corridors Energy Transition and Decarbonisation in Transport” took place at the HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort, underlining Hamburg’s role as a key hub for maritime sustainability and innovation. Focus on Energy Transition and Regional Cooperation

DB Cargo Automotive in partnership with Große-Vehne has established a new transhipment terminal in Kecskemét Hungary, further strengthening its European Automotive RailNet. The new facility adds an important access point for both intermodal and conventional transport and is located just seven kilometres from a major automotive production site, enabling faster and more efficient final mile delivery. Enhancing Multimodal Transport Efficiency Since January 2026 trailers have bee

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Ethiopian government to continue prioritizing aviation investment, as passenger demand in the country is expected to triple over the next 20 years. The growth outlook highlights aviation’s increasing importance for Ethiopia’s long-term economic development, with further investment needed in infrastructure, workforce development, and sustainability. Aviation Driving Economic Growth According to IATA data, aviatio

DHL Supply Chain and Pepco have expanded their long term partnership to strengthen Pepco’s distribution operations across Europe. The extended collaboration focuses on improving product availability, accelerating delivery times and enhancing overall network performance to support Pepco’s rapidly growing store network. Multi Site Network Supporting Growth Under the expanded agreement DHL Supply Chain will manage five strategic distribution centers across Central and Eastern Eu