Ports urged to unite on climate action 
At COP30, Resilience4Ports (R4P) unveiled new guidance to help port leaders conduct climate risk assessments (CRAs), essential for mitigating climate-related risks that currently cost the global economy USD 7-10 bn annually and could rise to USD 25-30 bn by 2100 without adequate... more
Airfreight rates soar
In week 46, airfreight rates increased ahead of Black Friday and Thanksgiving, driven by rising demand from Southeast Asia to the US and Europe. Average spot rates from Asia Pacific rose by 4% week-on-week to USD 4.11 per kg, while tonnages from this manufacturing hub also saw a... more
Lineage boosts import-export services
On 21 November 2025, Lineage, Inc. announced enhancements to its import and export services, equipping customers to navigate the evolving global trade landscape effectively. With the recent rollback of tariffs on over 200 food products, Lineage's extensive... more
EQT sells US logistics assets
EQT Real Estate has completed the sale of two logistics portfolios, totalling 400,000 sqm of property across 33 assets in major US markets. The assets, leased to diverse blue-chip tenants, are strategically located near key population centres and infrastructure such as airports... more
Aeronautical services upgrade in French Guiana
Marseille Gyptis International (MGI) is modernising its aeronautical services in French Guiana through a strategic partnership with CIN France and with support from GIP+. The deployment begins on 1 December, aiming to strengthen control, security and the smooth flow of freight... more
FMC secures $ 1.35 m in shipping penalties
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently settled two enforcement cases, collecting a total of $ 1,350,000 in civil penalties from a vessel-operating carrier and an NVOCC. Hyundai Glovis, based in Seoul, paid $ 1.3 m after allegations that it violated the Shipping Act by... more
Matson launches whale detection tech
Matson has partnered with WhaleSpotter to deploy a ground-breaking whale detection system developed by WHOI, marking the first use of this technology in container shipping. The system utilises thermal imaging and AI to detect whales up to three nautical miles away, providing... more
Maersk selects Charlotte as North American HQ
A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced Charlotte as its official North American headquarters, signalling its commitment to growth and innovation in the region. The company plans to add over 500 jobs in Charlotte over the coming years, increasing its local workforce to more than 1,300... more
PayCargo and IBS Software expand partnership
PayCargo, the leading logistics payment platform, and IBS Software, a SaaS provider for travel and aviation, have strengthened their long-term alliance to enhance digital transformation across the global airfreight industry. The collaboration focuses on integrating PayCargo's... more
DSV expands Shanghai Star route
DSV has broadened its Shanghai Star airfreight charter route, connecting Asia directly to Latin America via Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). This expansion enhances the global express network's capacity, offering flexible, high-value air cargo solutions with... more