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

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