North American supply chains are entering the peak season with strong demand, tighter capacity on several routes and changing trade requirements. In its September market update, Maersk advises businesses to plan shipments early and keep routing options flexible. On the Transpacific trade, demand remains strong while typhoons in Asia have created shipment backlogs that may take several weeks to clear. Retail cargo and equipment for AI data centres are contributing to volumes.

As businesses across Asia Pacific prepare for the final quarter of 2026, early planning and flexibility are becoming increasingly important. In its September market update, Maersk highlights developments across ocean freight, air cargo, inland transport and customs. China’s Golden Week holiday in early October is a key consideration for ocean shipments. Combined with seasonal weather and terminal congestion, it could affect vessel schedules during the Q4 peak period. Maersk a

Europe’s logistics networks are entering the autumn season under pressure from port congestion, weather disruptions and changing trade requirements, according to Maersk’s September market update. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced that two Asia–Europe services, AE19 and AE15, will transit through the Suez Canal instead of sailing around the Cape of Good Hope. This is a limited change, however, and does not signal a full return of their East–West network to the Red Sea rout

In this WOF Alliance interview, we sit down with Abdulla "Avo" Rifau, founder and Managing Director of Aquos Logistics — based in Malé, Maldives. Avo takes us through his 20+ year journey in freight forwarding, from his early days working with the Maldives' first shipping line agent to launching his own company. He gives a rare, on-the-ground look at what it actually takes to move cargo across a nation of nearly 1,200 islands, where rough open seas, ferry weight limits, and a

In this interview, WF Alliance welcomes Hyundai Navis as its newest network member. Representatives Mr. Lee and Mr. Ha introduce the company, discuss its position in South Korea's logistics market, and explain its connections with Hyundai Corporation. The conversation explores emerging opportunities in K-beauty, Korean food, air and ocean freight, and multimodal transport through South Korea. The guests also share what they expect from international freight-forwarding partner

DSV is expanding its global Air ThermoDirect network by introducing a direct temperature-controlled airfreight connection between Luxembourg and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Additional routes to the United States are also planned as the company responds to growing demand for reliable pharmaceutical logistics. The service will operate through multiple departures using dedicated freighter aircraft, giving DSV greater control over schedules, routing and cargo handling.

DB Cargo Full Load Solutions has introduced a new seasonal maritime connection from Ningbo, China, to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom via the Arctic Ocean. The service operates from August to October and expands the company’s existing multimodal transport options between Asia and Europe. The main sea journey takes approximately 21 days, making the route around three times faster than the traditional connection around Africa. From Felixstowe, feeder services reach other Europ

Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Thailand’s state-owned Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Thai military aircraft. The agreement was signed on 2 September at the Korean Air Tech Center in Busan. The cooperation will initially focus on depot-level maintenance for the Royal Thai Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The partners subsequently plan to expand their activities to other aircraft operated

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on 6 September. Flight 7598 was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when the aircraft left the runway, struck several vehicles and caught fire. Local authorities confirmed that at least five people were killed and five others injured, including three who were in critical condition. The pilots were rescued from the aircraft, while more than 200 emergen