The Logistic News

The United States has sharply raised the pressure at the International Maritime Organization by calling for the body’s proposed Net Zero Framework to be abandoned altogether, deepening an already visible …

The Trump administration’s decision to suspend the Jones Act for 60 days has triggered a strong backlash from U.S.-flag carriers and labor unions, who argue that the move risks undermining …

As the Middle East conflict sends shockwaves through energy markets, diesel prices have climbed sharply across the United States. Yet one related cost has, somewhat unexpectedly, remained mostly unchanged: diesel …

FreightWaves’ March State of Freight webinar made one thing clear: the US freight market was already strengthening before the conflict with Iran added a new wartime shock. Now, with diesel …

Mediterranean Shipping Co. is making a significant move beyond container shipping, signaling its intention to become a serious player in the tanker business through a planned acquisition of 50% of …

Self-driving trucks could deliver sweeping benefits across the US freight economy over the next decade, according to a new report commissioned by Aurora Innovation and carried out by the Steer …

Aircraft engines are among the most valuable and technically sophisticated assets in any airline or MRO inventory. Their importance is obvious at the point of purchase, but the real financial …

Tata Consultancy Services and Swissport International have extended and expanded their long-running strategic partnership by a further five years, deepening a collaboration that now places artificial intelligence and digital modernization …

The temporary shutdown of airspace around El Paso earlier this year did more than interrupt flight operations. It highlighted a deeper vulnerability within modern aviation: the growing dependence on GPS-based …

Sri Lanka has put forward Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport as a fallback hub for long-haul carriers affected by the ongoing disruption of Middle Eastern airspace, as the regional conflict continues …

MEDLOG, the logistics division of MSC, and Chinese logistics company China Master Logistics Co Ltd. have formally expanded their cooperation in China with the launch of a new joint venture …

In the evolving landscape of European supply chains, the Czech Republic is quietly strengthening its position as a central logistics gateway — and companies like OrangeBlue s.r.o. are part of …

Global air cargo capacity is showing early signs of recovery—but the market remains far from stable. Following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, international widebody capacity dropped sharply. …

Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport has once again secured its place at the top of South America’s regional airport rankings, marking an 11th consecutive year as the best in its …

Lufthansa Cargo is deepening the digital integration of its add-on service portfolio, giving customers a more seamless way to tailor shipments during the online booking process. The airline said the …

DIMOS is moving forward with the second phase of its cargo development work at Budapest Airport, building on an initial programme launched in 2024 to strengthen handling capacity and improve …

Qatar Airways Cargo has carried out a large-scale live animal evacuation, transporting 147 elite show-jumping horses out of Qatar as instability in the Gulf region disrupted normal air operations. The …

The war in the Middle East is no longer just a regional crisis—it is rapidly becoming a defining force shaping global supply chains. According to Cosco Shipping, one of the …

The Port of Virginia has taken a decisive step in the race for maritime competitiveness, completing a major dredging project that makes Norfolk Harbor the deepest port on the US …

The global cold chain is entering uncharted territory as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical trade corridors. Reefer containers destined for Gulf markets …

Hapag-Lloyd is stepping up its ambitions in India with a $1 billion investment plan aimed at strengthening its foothold in a market increasingly central to global trade dynamics. The move …

AirCairo is accelerating its cargo expansion strategy through an extended partnership with Aeroprime Group, covering operations in both India and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement marks a significant step …

LATAM Cargo is taking a concrete step toward greener logistics by partnering with a forwarder and exporter to transport salmon using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The initiative, involving Andes Integración …

Eastern Pacific Shipping and Spanish wind propulsion specialist bound4blue have completed their second joint eSAIL project, this time with the installation of three 22-metre sails on the MR tanker Pacific …

Cathay Cargo has suspended all freighter services to Dubai and Riyadh until May, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the need to provide greater planning certainty for …

The Airforwarders Association has issued a warning over growing strain on US cargo operations as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its fifth week. Since February 13, more than …

A major technical hurdle in the race toward 100% sustainable aviation fuel may have just been narrowed. Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) said independent testing by Washington State University has validated …

Major airports in the Gulf are facing a wave of disruption that is beginning to ripple across global aviation networks. According to a new report from Morningstar DBRS, intermittent airspace …

Teesside International Airport is positioning itself as a rising logistics hub after securing a new long-haul cargo partnership with UK airline European Cargo. The agreement introduces five weekly freight flights …

Kale Logistics Solutions and Tech Mahindra have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the global logistics sector, particularly in ports and airports. The collaboration combines Kale …

FedEx Corp. is preparing to shut down nine parcel facilities in New York and one in Pennsylvania as part of its multi-year network restructuring program. The move represents the latest …

The White House has temporarily suspended the Jones Act, allowing foreign vessels to transport energy cargo between U.S. ports as fuel prices surge following the conflict with Iran. The 60-day …

New data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) suggests the U.S. freight economy may be entering a more stable phase after months of uncertainty. According to the group’s latest …

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to most commercial shipping, CMA CGM has launched a series of multimodal logistics solutions designed to maintain cargo flows into and out of …

Tesla and LG Energy Solution are moving deeper into the fast-growing energy storage sector with plans to build a $4.3 billion battery manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan, dedicated to producing …

Ocado is reworking its US playbook. The British e-commerce technology company is turning its attention to store-based automated fulfillment after the end of its exclusive agreement with Kroger, a partnership …

Retailers are increasingly treating ocean schedule reliability not simply as a transportation metric, but as a strategic lever for inventory performance. Speaking at TPM26 by S&P Global in Long Beach, …

The Children’s Place Inc. has announced a fresh round of executive changes, with the retailer strengthening its leadership structure across sourcing, operations and inventory planning. Effective February 24, Kristin Clifford …

Vietnam has approved a major new port development that could reshape cargo flows in the country’s central region. A joint bid by APM Terminals and local infrastructure company Hateco Group …

Hengli Group has signed three major cooperation agreements with the Dalian Municipal People’s Government, advancing an ambitious expansion that spans shipping, marine power systems and advanced materials. At the center …

After the first wave of disruption triggered by the Middle East conflict, pressure at several key Asian container hubs is beginning to ease—but the market is far from back to …

The International Maritime Organization has convened an extraordinary two-day IMO Council meeting to address the growing risks facing seafarers trapped by the escalating conflict in the Arabian Gulf. The emergency …

Lufthansa Cargo has expanded its digital booking capabilities by integrating selected add-on services directly into the online booking process, a move aimed at making optional products easier to choose and …

Fire containment is becoming an increasingly urgent concern for the air cargo sector as the volume of lithium-ion batteries, electronics, e-commerce shipments and other high-density energy products continues to climb. …

At the beginning of the 2000s, Morocco’s automotive sector was barely visible on the global export map. In 2005, the country exported virtually no vehicles abroad. Two decades later, the …

The share of imports arriving in the United States and Western Canada that move inland by rail has been falling for years, and changing ocean shipping patterns are a major …

Ten Airbus A330-300 converted freighters currently flying within Amazon’s air cargo network are being transferred to Irish aircraft lessor IAT Leasing, marking a significant portfolio acquisition in the global freighter …

Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have reached what airport leaders describe as a key milestone, after the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published the first findings from the airport’s …

Crane Worldwide Logistics has partnered with cargo.one to deploy the platform across its global operations, as part of a broader effort to modernise procurement, pricing and quoting workflows. The rollout …