Strategic crossroads between the Atlantic and the Pacific, Panama confirms its place in transshipment circuits. In 2025, container traffic at Panamanian ports reached 9.9 million TEUs, a growth of 3.6% compared to 2024. The engine remains transshipment, which accounts for 8.84 million TEU (about 89% of the total), while local...
In Brazil, the modernization of container terminals is taking a very concrete turn. The Tecon Santos terminal has integrated 10 new pieces of equipment as part of a program that combines expansion, operational performance, and emission reduction: 2 quay cranes (STS) and 8 electric RTGs for the container yard. The...
The British port London Gateway has just sent a strong signal to the European market: in 2025, it exceeded the 3 million TEU mark, with a spectacular increase of 52% over one year, according to DP World. This performance corresponds to the first full year of operation of the fourth...
A case involving Flowers Foods is coming before the U.S. Supreme Court, and while the legal question may seem technical, its effects could be very concrete for transportation and the last mile. At the heart of the debate: Can a driver who never crosses a state line be considered involved...
In the United States, a bill in Tennessee is already causing a stir in the transportation sector. The text aims to significantly strengthen the sanctions surrounding the “illegal” operation of commercial vehicles. Specifically, the project provides for criminal offenses for the person concerned, but also for any entity that “knowingly”...
Swissport continues its expansion in specialized logistics with the opening of a new center dedicated to perishable goods at London-Heathrow Airport. Covering an area of nearly 2,700 m², this facility is designed to handle up to 30,000 tons of temperature-sensitive goods per year. The site integrates state-of-the-art infrastructure for the management...
The company Cargo Wings Express marks a strategic turning point in the development of air freight in North Africa with the acquisition of two Boeing 737s converted into cargo planes. This decision accompanies the official launch of its operations from Tunisia, with the clear ambition of becoming a credible regional...
Fraud in land transportation is no longer a marginal phenomenon: it now takes the form of an organized system, fueled by digitalization and structural flaws in the way the industry verifies the identity and legitimacy of stakeholders. The observation is simple: with minimal resources, a fraudster can pose as a...
The reference price of diesel used to calculate a large portion of fuel surcharges continues its decline, recording an eighth consecutive week of decrease. On paper, it’s a welcome respite for road transport and logistics players, as fuel remains one of the most sensitive items in operating costs. But the market...
The Chinese shipyard Wuhu Shipyard has scored a notable hit in the specialized vessel segment: the German shipowner Nordic Hamburg has placed an order for three firm units, with two options, of multipurpose heavy-lift vessels of approximately 13,300 DWT. Objective: to strengthen capabilities capable of transporting oversized cargo, where industrial...
