MEDLOG, a logistics company within the MSC Group, and Chinese logistics firm China Master Logistics Co Ltd. announced the launch of a new joint venture on 11 March 2026 to develop a network of cold storage facilities in China. The network includes five temperature controlled sites located in Shanghai, Tianjin and Ningbo, strengthening MEDLOG’s cold chain presence along China’s coastline. The largest facility is located in Lingang in Shanghai’s Special Comprehensive Free Trade

LPP Logistics has successfully implemented the PSIwms warehouse management system at its new e commerce logistics center near Bucharest, Romania. The project was completed by PSI Polska and represents a major step in strengthening the LPP Group’s logistics infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe. The facility covers an area of 65,000 square metres and is considered one of the most highly automated e commerce logistics centres in Southeast Europe. Its infrastructure i

A new intermodal rail freight service has been launched connecting Serbia with one of Germany’s most important logistics regions. DP World has begun handling cargo on a regular rail service linking its terminal in Novi Sad, Serbia, with Herne in western Germany, located in the Rhine-Ruhr logistics hub. The service, operated by Austrian transport company LKW Walter, runs three times per week, with a transit time of approximately 45 hours, making it faster than many long-haul t

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation has opened a new global engineering centre in India to strengthen its capabilities in product development, IT and customer service operations. The new facility, Fuso Tech Centre India Private Limited (FTCI), located in Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, officially began operations on March 9, 2026. The centre will serve as a global hub supporting a wide range of engineering and operational functions. By consolidating technical ex

Cargo traffic at London Heathrow Airport increased in February, showing continued strength in air freight demand. The airport handled nearly 130,000 tonnes of cargo, representing a 4% year-on-year increase. The growth came even though there were fewer dedicated cargo flights during the month. Instead, Heathrow maximised the use of belly-hold capacity on passenger aircraft, allowing airlines to transport more freight alongside passenger luggage. This approach helped maintain c

Etihad Rail Freight has strengthened the resilience of the United Arab Emirates’ supply chains by increasing rail cargo operations during regional disruptions affecting maritime transport. The move comes as major ports such as Jebel Ali face operational pressure due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, creating challenges for ocean freight in the region. Over a nine day period in early March, Etihad Rail Freight operated more than 100 freight train trips across the UAE

In this episode of the WOF Alliance Interview Series, we speak with Mr. Brent Forbes, General Manager of Green Freight, our trusted WOF Alliance member in New Zealand. In this conversation, he introduces Green Freight’s unique wholesale freight forwarding model, explains the dynamics of the New Zealand logistics market, and outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans, including the development of new operations in Christchurch. Brent also discusses his hands-on leadershi

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the suspension of container transport to the Persian Gulf by major carriers such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have created a new challenge for global supply chains. This situation adds to the ongoing Red Sea crisis that began in 2023, when Houthi attacks on commercial vessels forced many shipping companies to avoid the Suez Canal and reroute ships around Africa, increasing transit times by 8–10 days and significantly raising cost

1. KCTC Thai Logistics offers a comprehensive range of services — from freight forwarding to container depot operations. How do these services integrate to provide a seamless supply chain solution for your clients? At KCTC Thai Logistics, we provide comprehensive logistics services to our clients, including import and export forwarding, warehousing, trucking, and container yard operations. We currently operate container yards that mainly handle containers from shipping li