Key trends shaping shipping in 2026 
As the maritime industry adapts to global challenges, four key trends are set to influence shipping in 2026, highlighting resilience and innovation. With evolving emissions regulations and rapid technological advancements, the traditional inflexible vessel design approach is... more
Airfreight demand grows 5% in November
November saw a +5% year-on-year boost in global airfreight volumes, signalling early Christmas cheer, according to Xeneta. As the industry heads into its busiest season, September and October also showed solid demand growth of +3% and +4% respectively. However, the demand... more
Louisville & Indiana Railroad advances rail
John Goldman, president of the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC), recently met with US congresswoman Erin Houchin in Jeffersonville to discuss rail enhancements funded by the Federal Railroad Administration's CRISI programme. Houchin's critical support helped LIRC secure... more
Noel Hacegaba considered for port CEO position
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners will consider Dr Noel Hacegaba for the position of chief executive officer of the port of Long Beach, effective 1 January 2026. Currently the port's chief operating officer, Hacegaba succeeds Mario Cordero, who is stepping down after... more
SpeedX unveils Chicago superhub
SpeedX, a leader in technology-driven last-mile parcel delivery, has launched a new 20,000 sqm class A e-commerce and freight superhub in Chicago to support its nationwide expansion. This state-of-the-art facility enhances SpeedX's network processing capacity, enabling the... more
USPS rolls out new fleet
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is advancing its ~USD 9.6 bn initiative to upgrade its delivery fleet, with over 35,000 new vehicles now on the road, including 8,500 battery-powered models. The Postal Service aims to introduce a total of 106,000 new vehicles by 2028,... more
Port of New Orleans appoints Kristi App
The port of New Orleans has announced Kristi App as its new chief commercial officer. In this role, she will lead commercial operations across the port's freight, cruise and industrial real estate sectors, bringing over 20 years of experience in international trade and... more
BNSF requests STB to review merger terms
On 1 December 2025 BNSF Railway filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking the enforcement and review of terms from the 1996 merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Southern Pacific (SP). BNSF alleges that UP engaged in obstructive behaviour that... more
deugro enhances leadership in North America
On 1 December 2025 deugro (USA) announced key leadership changes aimed at strengthening its operations across the USA and North America. Jeff Smith has been appointed vice president and country manager, bringing valuable international experience in global supply chain operations... more
October 2025 airfreight market shows growth
In October 2025 the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a notable increase in global air cargo demand, with total volumes rising by 4.1% year-on-year, reaching a new monthly record for volumes. Demand for international operations surged by 4.8%, while overall... more