The Lithuanian government has approved the special plan for the Kaunas–Vilnius section of the Rail Baltica project, marking a key milestone in the country’s transport and logistics development. The decision also enables the start of land acquisition procedures in the Kaunas and Jonava districts, paving the way for future construction. The Kaunas–Vilnius connection is planned as a later phase of the broader Rail Baltica corridor, which will link Poland with Lithuania, Latvia,

China Eastern Airlines has officially launched its first direct service between Xi’an and Vienna International Airport, marking a significant milestone for both passenger travel and air freight connectivity between Central Europe and Western China. The new route, inaugurated on April 20, 2026, operates three times per week using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. It represents the first-ever nonstop connection between Vienna and Xi’an, reducing transit times to under eleven hours a

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2026 ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act marked a major turning point in global trade. The Court determined that the law does not clearly authorize the president to impose tariffs, leading to a decision that effectively eliminated these duties and triggered a large-scale refund process for businesses. Following the ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade ordered that affected importers sh

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to significantly disrupt global supply chains, with logistics providers such as DSV closely monitoring developments and coordinating with partners and local authorities. The primary focus remains on ensuring employee safety, maintaining operations, and securing continuity for customer supply chains despite severe constraints. Air Freight Under Pressure Air freight operations in the region are heavily affected by airspace restr

UPS has announced a major technological advancement with the rollout of radio frequency identification technology across its United States small package network. This initiative significantly enhances shipment visibility and reliability, marking a new phase in the evolution of logistics tracking systems. The RFID sensing technology is now fully integrated across UPS operations, including delivery vehicles, facilities, and more than 5,500 retail locations. Every package moving

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the resumption of its cargo and passenger operations to the United Arab Emirates, marking an important step in the recovery and expansion of its global network. The updated schedule reflects the gradual increase in flight activity to and from Doha, as the airline continues to restore capacity following recent disruptions. The carrier has restarted freighter and belly hold operations, including twice weekly freighter services to Dubai World Ce

Lufthansa Cargo has introduced a significant upgrade to its digital booking process by integrating Add-on Services directly into the booking flow. This development allows customers to access additional services more easily and transparently, while creating more flexible and tailored airfreight solutions across the entire transport chain. The new approach builds on Lufthansa Cargo’s modular product portfolio, where customers first select a product and define the required speed

Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic growth regions in global trade, supported by initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area and the expansion of regional processing capabilities. However, this growth is also exposing a fundamental structural challenge in logistics: a widening imbalance between supply and demand for refrigerated containers, commonly referred to as the “reefer gap.” While imports into Africa are largely composed of manufacture

The Future of Workforce & Skills in Supply Chain Supply chain operations are undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades. This shift is driven by rapid digitalization, expanding automation, and the growing role of artificial intelligence. As a result, the nature of work across global logistics networks is fundamentally changing. These developments are not only redefining required skills but also transforming how work is organized and executed. While thes