Tariff hikes hit US logistics 
A new survey from the news outlet Tech.co reveals that 66 % of US logistics firms have already been impacted by recent tariff changes. The measures include a 145% duty on China-US imports and the end of the de minimis exemption on packages below USD 800. As a result, 58% of... more
Environmental award for vessel speed reduction
Yang Ming has received the Sapphire Award for the fourth time under NOAA’s "Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies" programme. The honour recognises the carrier’s ongoing efforts to reduce vessel speeds off the Californian coast to protect endangered whales and cut... more
Streamlined freight via TMX
Princeton TMX, a transport management system for industrial supply chains, has launched two rail features – 'Rail Patterns' and 'Advanced Shipment Notifications' (ASN) – designed to simplify and accelerate freight processes. The Rail Patterns function auto-generates key... more
Fleet renewal supports cargo growth
China Airlines has ordered four Boeing 777-8 Freighters, alongside ten 777-9 passenger aircraft and nine options. The new freighters will replace older models and strengthen the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity. With 747-size payload and 30% lower fuel burn, the 777-8F... more
More flights between Memphis and Liège
FedEx has added a new nonstop cargo flight between Liège and Memphis, increasing weekly frequencies from five to eight. Operated by a Boeing 777 Freighter with a capacity of 68 t per flight, the service boosts FedEx’s transatlantic offering and reinforces Liège’s role as its... more
Arkas Line doubles US service with second vessel
Arkas Line has doubled its capacity on the USA Express Service (USX) by deploying a second vessel, the 2,824 teu "Emma A", alongside the "Sine A". The USX offers weekly sailings between Türkiye and the US East Coast, calling Mersin, Istanbul, Izmit,... more
ED Forwarding joins PSA
PSA BDP has acquired a majority stake in Mexico-based logistics provider ED Forwarding, strengthening its regional presence and expanding its cross-border logistics offering. The move supports growing demand for nearshoring to Mexico. Based in Mexico City, ED Forwarding has been... more
Record crane delivery by AAL
AAL Shipping has delivered three fully assembled Konecranes port cranes from the Netherlands to Mexico and Chile aboard the Super B-Class vessel "AAL Hamburg". Each crane weighs around 642 t and measures over 60 m in height. Due to their size, AAL used an open hatch... more
An inventory solution from FourKites and Chorus
FourKites and Chorus have launched a strategic alliance to bridge the gap between physical and digital supply chains. Their new AI-powered modules, 'Precision Inventory Twin' and 'Dynamic Inventory Orchestration', aim to reduce waste, optimise stock, and improve capital use.... more
Expanded handling at DFW and PDX
WFS and Cathay Cargo have signed new long-term cargo handling contracts for Portland (PDX) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), expanding their partnership in the US. WFS began operations in Portland on 18 March and in Dallas on 15 April, offering full cargo handling services. This... more