Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has launched its first dedicated perishables centre in the United Kingdom at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The new facility strengthens the company’s global cool-chain network and supports growing demand for fresh Atlantic salmon. Scan Global Logistics is the first customer to operate from the site. The purpose-built facility, acquired by Swissport in November 2024 to expand perishables handling capacity in the UK, i

On 13 January 2026, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd. issued a voluntary announcement in relation to the construction of twelve 18,000 TEU containerships. According to the announcement, the shipbuilding order was entered into between a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Holdings and Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd. and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. The construction of these twelve 18,000 TEU containerships is aimed at enhancing COSCO SHIPPING Holdings’ fleet capacity, cre

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline in Africa, has recently announced the official construction commencement of Bishoftu International Airport. Construction has begun today, January 10, 2026, following an official groundbreaking ceremony. The historic event was graced by His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, ministers, high level government officials, industry leaders, stakeholders, and Ethiopian Airlines

WiseTech Global and Tailwind Shipping Lines , a subsidiary of Lidl, one of Europe’s largest retailers, announce direct data integration to enable freight forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in real-time from within CargoWise , the industry’s leading logistics execution platform. Tailwind Shipping Lines operates three liner services which connect key regions across the world: the Panda Express Service (PAX) between China and the Mediterranean; the Tiger E

As part of this strategic move, shaped in line with the national flag carrier's 2033 vision, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion at several locations, primarily Istanbul Airport, homebase of the flag carrier. The ceremony held at Istanbul Airport was attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and

The logistics industry has reached a turning point. Operational pressures in 2025 forced companies to distinguish between automation that delivers measurable results and infrastructure concepts that remain theoretical. The mandate became clear: move more goods, faster, with fewer people—while improving resilience, sustainability, and customer experience. This shift has accelerated the adoption of proven automation across ports, warehouses, freight transport, and last-mile del

Zalando is reshaping its pan-European logistics network to reinforce its position in the European fashion and lifestyle market. The company is adjusting its logistics setup to continue delivering high-quality services at competitive costs for customers and partners, while increasing overall value creation and supporting sustainable growth in the coming years. Following a comprehensive review of its logistics operations over recent months, Zalando has developed a plan to bette

HGK Shipping is systematically demonstrating its commitment to combat the shortage of specialist workers in inland waterway shipping: Europe’s larg est inland waterway shipping company is the first of its kind to recently receive a one year test permit in Flanders from the responsible licensing authority, De Vlaamse Wa terweg nv (Flemish Waterways PLC), to remotely operate a hazardous goods vessel; this is taking place in conjunction with possibly extending navigation times.

Seaboard Marine has recently announced the return of direct, weekly service to and from Savannah, Georgia, to strengthen supply chains across the U.S. Southeast, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The first northbound sailing arrived in Savannah on January 7th, after departing from Colombia with stops in Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. Piero Buitano, Senior Vice President, said, “With the return of Savannah calls, Seaboard Marine contin