In this WOF Interview, we speak with Brook Capner, Founder & Managing Director of RAW Global, about his entrepreneurial journey, building a people-first company, and the importance of trusted global partnerships in today's freight forwarding industry. Brook shares his perspective on Australia's import market, leveraging technology to improve operations, empowering experienced teams, and why independent freight forwarders should focus on relationships built on trust rather tha

Saudia Cargo has officially launched a new scheduled cargo route between Riyadh and Melbourne, marking the first direct air freight connection between Saudi Arabia and Australia. The inaugural flight departed on 25 July and represents a major step in strengthening trade and logistics ties between the two countries. The new service is operated by a Boeing 747-400 freighter with a payload capacity of more than 100 tonnes. Thanks to its nose-loading capability, the aircraft can

UPS Healthcare has announced a $48 million investment in 27 temperature-controlled freight cross-dock facilities across key markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The investment is designed to strengthen the company's global cold-chain network and support the growing demand for advanced therapies and other temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. The new cross-dock facilities are strategically located to accelerate the transfer of shipments between a

DHL eCommerce has announced the acquisition of Venipak Group, one of the leading independent parcel delivery providers in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Subject to regulatory approval, Venipak will become part of DHL eCommerce, significantly expanding the company's presence across the Baltic region. The acquisition gives DHL a fully owned operational footprint in the Baltics by combining Venipak's well-established local infrastructure with DHL's global logistics network. Ven

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a major expansion of its global network through new passenger destinations, resumed routes, increased flight frequencies, and additional freighter services. The enhancements are expected to increase the airline’s overall cargo capacity by 12%, strengthening connectivity through its Doha hub and supporting growing global trade demand. The expansion includes the relaunch of freighter services to Vienna, additional Boeing 777 freighter capacity

Yang Ming Marine Transport and PSA International have signed a strategic partnership aimed at advancing low-carbon and sustainable logistics solutions across global supply chains. The collaboration focuses on helping customers reduce carbon emissions while improving operational efficiency through innovative port and logistics services. The partnership will explore initiatives including green fuel adoption, digitalisation, supply chain optimisation, and emissions reduction acr

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its participation in Asia Fruit Logistica 2026, one of Asia’s leading trade events for the fresh produce industry, taking place 2–4 September in Hong Kong. The event brings together growers, exporters, importers, retailers, and logistics providers from across the global fresh produce supply chain. At the exhibition, ONE will highlight its reefer container solutions and specialized logistics services designed for the transportation of

MSC has introduced the Afungi Shuttle, a new maritime service connecting Afungi in northern Mozambique with dedicated feeder services from Nacala and Maputo, creating a new gateway for project cargo and industrial shipments. The service has been developed to support the growing logistics demands of the LNG project in the region. The Afungi Shuttle is designed to transport construction materials, machinery, industrial equipment, spare parts, and other project cargo. Customers