Fiata elects new global leadership team in Hanoi 
Fiata has elected a new presidency and board to lead the world’s freight forwarding community, marking a historic first with the election of Nadia Abdul Aziz of the UAE as the federation’s first female senior vice president. At the general meeting in Hanoi, Thomas Sim (photo)... more
Joint action for maritime future
The Women’s international shipping & trading association (Wista international) and Bimco, representing 64% of global tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on diversity, sustainability, and professional excellence in the maritime... more
'Haiteng' 007 joins HK fleet
Indian register of shipping (Irs) has announced the successful delivery of the deck cargo vessel 'Haiteng 007' (IMO 1063504, GT 14,399), built under IRS classification at Qindong Shipyard in China. The project aims to highlight IRS’s technical expertise. The vessel’s owner, HK... more
DHL tracker shows resilient trade
According to the latest 'DHL global connectedness tracker', released with New York University’s Stern School of Business, world trade continues to grow despite growing US tariffs. The study analyses over 20 million data points and shows that global trade expanded faster in the... more
With "Archion" big in Japan and Asia
Daimler Truck affiliate Mitsubishi Fuso and Toyota’s Hino Motors have unveiled further details of their planned integration under a new holding company, Archion Corporation, set to begin operations on 1 April 2026. Headquartered in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward, Archion will combine... more
Japan Post aims to become a 3PL
Japan Post has agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake in Logisteed Holdings, formerly Hitachi Transport System, from investment fund KKR, forming a capital and business alliance with Logisteed and its subsidiary Logisteed Ltd. The move supports Japan Post’s strategy to become a fully... more
DHL reveals 2025 e-commerce trends
A new DHL study has identified artificial intelligence, social media commerce and sustainability as key drivers of e-commerce growth in 2025. Surveying 4,050 companies across 19 markets, the 'business edition' report highlights how online retailers are adapting to the market.... more
Maersk, VietJet: SmartKargo expands partnerships
SmartKargo, an air cargo software provider based in Cambridge, MA, has strengthened its global presence with two new milestones. Maersk has successfully implemented SmartKargo’s advanced air cargo management system into its Own Controlled Air (MOCA) network, improving real-time... more
China unveils record-breaking bridge
According to an online newspaper under the control of the state of China the country has inaugurated the world’s tallest bridge in the southwestern province of Guizhou, where the new 'Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge' now towers 625 m above the Beipan River. The steel truss... more
Luxcargo Handling: digital upgrade with IBS Software
Luxcargo Handling, the ground handling subsidiary of Cargolux, has partnered with the Indian logistics IT company IBS Software to modernise and digitise operations at Luxembourg Airport – one of Europe’s top cargo hubs. Handling up to 1.2 million t of freight annually, the... more