FedEx has expanded its intra-Asia network with a new dedicated non-stop freighter service connecting its Asia-Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China, with Sydney, Australia. The route operates five times per week using Boeing 777 freighter aircraft, increasing air cargo capacity and strengthening trade connectivity between Asia and the Australian market. The new service is expected to reduce transit times for selected shipments by up to one day. Goods originating from southern mainl

MSC will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2026, taking place from 2–4 September at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event brings together growers, exporters, importers, retailers and logistics providers from across the global fresh produce supply chain. With 30 years of experience supporting Asia’s fresh produce industry, MSC will present its specialised reefer and end-to-end logistics solutions for transporting fruit and vegetables worldwide. Visitors will have the opport

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, strengthening its long-term presence at one of Europe’s most important container hubs. The investment will be made through Hapag-Lloyd’s Terminals and Infrastructure division, Hanseatic Global Terminals. APM Terminals will retain operational control, while both companies will support the terminal’s continued development, capacity expansion and operational

A.P. Moller–Maersk has expanded its long-standing partnership with Columbia Sportswear through a new five-year warehousing and distribution agreement covering the United Kingdom and Ireland. Under the agreement, Maersk will manage Columbia’s Pick & Pack operations from its multi-customer logistics facility in Tamworth, near Birmingham. The new operation will replace the company’s current distribution setup in Cambrai, France, bringing inventory closer to customers and creatin

A.P. Moller–Maersk has expanded its Trade & Tariff Studio, an AI-powered platform designed to help businesses manage increasingly complex customs regulations, tariffs and compliance requirements. Building on its initial launch in 2025, the enhanced platform connects trade planning, pre-entry reviews, customs execution, reporting and post-declaration audits within a single workflow. It provides audit-ready guidance on product classification, duty exposure and government agency

South Korean shipping company HMM reported a 37% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of 2026, reaching KRW 765 billion. Revenue increased by 12% to KRW 6.12 trillion, while operating profit fell by 26% to KRW 623.2 billion. Despite higher costs related to the Middle East conflict and fuel prices, HMM maintained a strong operating margin of 10.2%. The carrier’s second-quarter performance improved compared with the opening three months of the year. Revenue rea

Brazilian freight operator MRS Logística has completed an investment programme worth approximately R$2 billion in the Baixada Santista region, strengthening rail access to the Port of Santos. The programme included the construction of six new railway yards, the modernisation of more than 90 km of track, the installation of 126 switches and the introduction of advanced signalling systems. The upgraded infrastructure will support freight trains of up to 2.4 km in length, signif

Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its logistics operations in Cambodia with a new Container Freight Station in Phnom Penh. The facility strengthens the company’s network in the Asia-Pacific region and responds to growing demand for modern logistics infrastructure in the country. Strategically located on National Road 4, the 3,000 sqm facility provides convenient access to major manufacturing sites, Phnom Penh International Airport and the city’s port. It features four loading and rec

BNSF Railway has announced an enhancement to its intermodal service connecting Phoenix, Arizona, with the Dallas–Fort Worth region in Texas. The updated offering provides faster transit times and more frequent departures, giving customers a more reliable and flexible alternative to long-distance road transport. The improved connection supports the growing demand for freight transportation between two of the fastest-expanding markets in the southwestern United States. It will