New milestone for Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC): the company has just integrated a sixth Airbus A330-200 converted into cargo (P2F), as part of a capacity expansion plan. The aircraft, delivered on January 8, is presented as a strategic reinforcement to support the network’s ramp-up and better absorb demand on...
Air freight starts 2026 on an encouraging note: global demand increased by about 5.5% over the measured period, driven by stronger dynamics in some emerging markets. The relayed analyzes mention a contrasting performance depending on the regions: Africa and Asia-Pacific show the most significant gains, while the Americas remain behind,...
A new data appointment is coming to the North American market: U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics announce the launch of a quarterly report dedicated to trucking rates. Objective: To provide a structured reading of contract, spot, and fuel surcharge prices, in order to better manage transport purchases, budgets,...
Oil markets and tanker shipping are under tension following a series of announcements about the seizure of ships linked to the “dark fleet.” According to the information relayed, an operation conducted by the American Coast Guard reportedly targeted a tanker intercepted in the North Atlantic, followed by reports of a...
Kuwait has just taken a major step in its maritime strategy with the validation of an agreement estimated at $4.1 billion to finalize the construction of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port. The project, entrusted to China Communications Construction Company, aims to accelerate the country’s rise as a regional logistics hub and...
Major regulatory showdown in the United States: the Department of Transportation (DOT) announces that the FMCSA will withhold approximately 60 million in “safety” funding intended for California. Reason: The state allegedly failed to meet a federal deadline set for January 5 regarding the cancelation of more than 17,000 commercial licenses...
As the American trucking market continues to emerge from a period of pressure, one corridor stands out as an area of resilience: the USA–Mexico border. According to Uber Freight executives, these flows could stabilize North American logistics demand in 2026, even if the rest of the market remains exposed to...
The Port of Cartagena Group, in Colombia, has just set a symbolic record in the country’s port history: 4 million TEUs handled in a single year. The “4 millionth container” would have been processed on December 25, 2025, marking a peak in performance at the very end of the year. This...
The Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s leading port, has just taken a major step in its decarbonization strategy: the joint venture Rotterdam Shore Power (Port of Rotterdam + Eneco) has selected ABB to design, build, and commission shore power systems for several deep-water container terminals. Specifically, the project includes 35 connection points...
Since the late 1980s — an era often associated in Western Europe with the presidency of François Mitterrand — global trade has undergone a profound transformation. The fall of rigid blocs, the acceleration of globalization, the rise of deregulation, and later the shocks of financial crises, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions...
