DHL Global Forwarding has acquired Aero Cargas S.A., marking the company’s first direct operation in Uruguay. The acquisition strengthens DHL’s presence across Latin America and expands its access to important trade corridors connecting the Southern Cone, North America and international markets. Aero Cargas brings more than 58 years of experience in air and ocean freight, industrial project logistics, land transportation and customized multimodal services. The company has als

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2027 editions of its cargo and ground operations manuals, introducing updated standards and procedures designed to improve safety, efficiency and consistency across the aviation industry. Key changes include new guidance for biometric passenger handling and contactless travel, revised standards for temperature-controlled and perishable cargo, updated baggage identification procedures and enhanced requirements

Lufthansa Cargo significantly improved its financial performance during the first half of 2026. Revenue increased by 16% to EUR 1.92 billion, compared with EUR 1.65 billion in the same period last year. Adjusted EBIT rose by 47% to EUR 199 million, while the adjusted EBIT margin improved from 8.2% to 10.4%. Available cargo capacity increased by 5% to 7.21 billion freight tonne-kilometres, supported particularly by additional belly capacity, including cargo space marketed on I

MSC will participate in Breakbulk Americas 2026, taking place on 22–23 September at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The company’s specialists will welcome visitors at Booth G16 to discuss tailored solutions for complex, high-value and oversized cargo. During the event, MSC will present several successfully completed projects, including the transportation of nine railcars from Belgium to Alexandria. The shipment forms part of a lon g-term programme inv

Maersk’s latest Latin America Market Update highlights improving regional connectivity and continued investment in logistics infrastructure. The enhanced West Coast Shuttle is launching in September with a three-vessel rotation connecting Ecuador, Panama and Mexico, while the revised AC1 service provides weekly connections between Shanghai, Yokohama, Mexico, Colombia and Panama. Port operations across Latin America remain generally stable. In Colombia, ports and inland transp

DP World’s Shipping Solutions business has officially named its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, DP World London, during a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark. The new 1,250 TEU container vessel was built in China and delivered in April 2026. Measuring 148 metres in length, the Portugal-flagged ship is owned by Germany’s Elbdeich Reederei and operated by DP World on its North European service. DP World London is equipped with a modern five-cylinder dual-fuel engine capable of operati

American Airlines will begin operating a new nonstop service between Vienna International Airport and Philadelphia on 6 May 2027, marking the airline’s first scheduled connection to the Austrian capital. The seasonal route will operate daily using an Airbus A321XLR, an aircraft designed for long-haul services. Flights will depart Vienna at 11:40 and arrive in Philadelphia at 15:55. The return service will leave Philadelphia at 18:50 and land in Vienna at 10:05 the following d

CEVA Logistics has signed a nationwide contract with PepsiCo Türkiye to manage the complete lifecycle of the company’s cooler equipment located at points of sale across the country. Under the agreement, CEVA aims to maintain and refurbish approximately 20,000 coolers annually. Its responsibilities include periodic maintenance, equipment repairs, malfunction management, on-site technical support and the refurbishment of units that have reached the end of their operational life

DB Cargo has highlighted how companies can benefit from rail freight transportation even when their facilities do not have direct access to railway tracks. Through terminals, railports and combined transport solutions, businesses can connect their existing supply chains to the rail network. Trucks handle the flexible first and last mile, while trains transport larger cargo volumes over longer distances. At terminals, containers, swap bodies and craneable semi-trailers are tra