Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has introduced new logistics solutions for cargo moving from Asia to Iraq via Türkiye, offering alternative routing options amid ongoing security challenges in the Middle East. The company said its Tiger and Phoenix services provide competitive transit times from Asia to the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun, which serve as key Mediterranean gateways for cargo destined for Iraq. From these ports, shipments can continue inland using me

Teesside International Airport has secured a major air freight agreement with UK-based carrier European Cargo, marking a significant expansion of cargo operations at the airport. The partnership will introduce new long-haul cargo services between the United Kingdom and China, strengthening international trade connectivity for the North of England. Under the agreement, European Cargo will establish a new operational base at Teesside and launch five weekly freight flights to Ch

Two-year framework agreement signed for the reduction of Scope 3 emissions 18,000 tonnes CO₂e emission reductions contracted Agreement is the first of its kind that allows the inclusion of alternative fuels Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement for the purchase of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. The reductions will be generated through the use of sustainable marine fuels within Hapag-Lloyd's fleet. The expansion of the par

DP World’s port terminals across Latin America achieved record container throughput in 2025, reflecting the impact of major infrastructure investments, stronger trade links between Asia and the Americas, and growing cargo flows driven by nearshoring. The company reported new records in Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Peru for the second consecutive year, while its terminals in Chile posted the strongest performance in their history. The results follow the completion of sev

Growing security tensions in the Gulf region are raising serious concerns for the global shipping industry, particularly regarding vessel transits through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. As attacks on commercial shipping increase, shipowners and maritime organizations are divided on whether vessels should continue operating in the region or temporarily avoid it in order to protect seafarers. According to industry observers, merchant ships passing through the Str

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a tender for the expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya’s main international gateway and regional aviation hub. The project aims to address congestion and support future growth in passenger and cargo traffic. JKIA handled approximately 8.93 million passengers in 2025, exceeding its designed annual capacity of about 7.5 million passengers. Rising demand and increasing air cargo volum

DHL Supply Chain announced the construction of a new carbon-neutral logistics center in Rheinbach, Germany, expanding its capacity in the Rhineland economic region. The facility, located in the Wolbersacker industrial park, will offer 26,600 m² of modern warehousing and transshipment space and is scheduled to begin operations in August 2026. The new logistics center is designed to meet growing demand for flexible and high-performance logistics solutions. Its strategic locatio

Warehouse automation company Mecalux will present new robotics and storage technologies at IntraLogisteX 2026, one of the largest intralogistics exhibitions in the United Kingdom. The event will take place on 18–19 March 2026 in Birmingham and will focus on high-throughput logistics operations and digitally integrated warehouse environments. The company will showcase the AMR 1500 Pallet Conveyor, an autonomous mobile robot capable of transporting pallets weighing up to 1,500

Canadian battery developer NEO Battery Materials Ltd. has announced a strategic technology partnership with South Korea’s Zio Robot Co., Ltd., an AI logistics robotics company backed by Samsung Electronics. The collaboration will focus on integrating high-energy lithium-ion batteries into Zio’s “Mobile Worker” series of autonomous mobile robots designed for heavy-duty industrial logistics. The partnership aims to improve energy density and high-rate discharge performance comp