'OneOcean' brand launched 
Lloyd’s register has launched 'OneOcean', a global brand integrating LR OneOcean and Ocean Technologies group. The initiative combines digital maritime solutions with training and crew management expertise, aiming to reduce fragmentation and improve operational efficiency.... more
China–UAE auto link
AD Ports group and China’s SPG Yantai Port have signed a preliminary strategic agreement to develop green automotive industrial parks. The partnership aims to create a China–Middle East–Africa automotive logistics corridor, combining infrastructure and expertise to support trade... more
PayPal–DP world deal
DP world has signed a memorandum of understanding with PayPal to collaborate on cross-border digital payments. The initiative, described by DP world as a first of its kind, is designed to simplify international transactions for merchants, shippers and marketplaces by offering... more
Freightos adds Garuda and YTO to digital platform
Freightos has expanded its WebCargo platform with two major airline partnerships, further boosting digital booking access in Asia. Garuda Indonesia Cargo has joined exclusively, offering forwarders direct eBooking from Jakarta and Denpasar to hubs such as Singapore, Tokyo,... more
Davies Turner restructures in Türkiye
Davies Turner has restructured its logistics operations in Türkiye through two new partnerships. Daily two-way trailer services between Türkiye and the UK will now be handled by Talay logistics, while Gebrüder Weiss' Türkiye branch will take over point-of-origin warehousing,... more
Southgate updates eco framework
Southgate global has updated its 'Eco Product Framework' to support logistics and fulfilment customers in cutting waste and conserving resources. Based on five principles – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace and Repair – the framework evaluates existing and new products against... more
DHL and Hapag-Lloyd decarbonise fuel use
DHL global forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have signed a three-year framework agreement to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in ocean freight through the use of alternative marine fuels. The partners executed their first order in July, achieving a 25,000 t CO₂e well-to-wake... more
Bcube sells forwarding arm
Fischer & Rechsteiner company and Gimax international have signed a agreement to acquire Bcube’s freight forwarding division. The deal, announced on 26 September in Genoa, follows Bcube’s wider strategy to streamline its business portfolio. Under the transaction, Fischer... more
Akanea-B2P alliance
Akanea, a French software provider for transport and logistics, has formed a strategic partnership with B2P, a digital player in the road haulage sector. The cooperation aims to deliver an integrated solution for freight forwarders by combining freight exchange and digital... more
Bimco's ship demand forecast raised
Bimco has raised its 2025 ship demand growth forecast to 4.5–5.5% on the back of stronger trades outside North America, while keeping its 2026 forecast at 2.5–3.5%. Chief shipping analyst Niels Rasmussen said 2025 market conditions will likely be weaker than in 2024, with... more