European road freight rates rise in Q3 2025 
In Q3 2025 European road freight rates rose simultaneously for both contract and spot rates, each reaching about 134 points. The spot index increased by 1.7 points to 134.3, and the contract rate index also climbed 1.7 points to 134.0, with annual increases of 1.9 and 3.1 points... more
Doug Otto named CEO of Alabama Port Authority
The Alabama Port Authority Board has appointed Doug Otto as its permanent director and CEO, following his successful role as interim CEO since August. Otto's leadership comes at a pivotal time, with over $ 1.1 bn invested in infrastructure projects such as the Mobile harbour... more
COLI Group expands in Brazil
COLI Group has opened a new office in Salvador, Bahia, through its Brazilian subsidiary, COLI Shipping & Transport do Brasil, strengthening its presence in the northeast region. Led by Matheus Lira, the office aims to enhance support for a growing demand for tailored... more
DHL to invest € 1 bn in India by 2030
DHL Group plans to invest approximately € 1 bn in the Indian market by 2030 to support growth in key sectors such as life sciences & health care, e-commerce, and new energies. The investment programme includes major infrastructure projects, such as the first DHL Health... more
Korean Air launches direct freight system integration
Korean Air has introduced a new API-based solution that allows direct integration between its cargo management system and customers' in-house platforms. Responding to the rise of e-commerce and increased demand for logistics transparency, this real-time data exchange enables... more
DAKO delivers wind turbine blades
DAKO Worldwide Transport has completed a major logistics project, delivering 114 wind turbine blades to the Dolores Wind Farm in Nuevo León, Mexico. The blades, each approximately 65 m long, were routed through Texas, with 33 units via Brownsville and 81 via Port Aransas,... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
A pelican’s throat pouch can hold up to 12 litres of water. When full, the bird — which can weigh as much as 13 kilograms — is unable to fly, as the extra weight would throw off its balance. more
Freightos partners with Megacap
Freightos has announced a new partnership with Megacap Aviation Service, a leading general sales agent (GSA) specialising in China trade lanes, providing over 5,000 global freight forwarders instant digital access to capacity from 13 airlines in Megacap's portfolio via WebCargo.... more
Compass Logistics wins global partnership award
Compass Logistics & Marine (CLM), a Fort Lauderdale-based freight forwarder and customs broker, has become the first US-based company to receive the prestigious 2024–2025 Best Partner Award from the Global Affinity Alliance (GAA), powered by WCAworld. The award,... more
Ascendex joins APC network
Ascendex Limited has joined The APC, the UK's largest independent parcel delivery network, marking a significant milestone as it launches next-day parcel services for SMEs across the north east. Established in December 2024, Ascendex now covers the DH, NE and SR postcodes,... more