By Maria Kalamatas | July 10, 2025 Bangkok, July 10 — In a move that underscores the pressure on global air logistics, several Asian airlines have begun adjusting their cargo routes and capacity as export volumes from the region rise unexpectedly fast. “We didn’t anticipate this level of urgency from exporters in...
SINGAPORE / 9 JULY 2025 — Shipping rates between Asia and Northern Europe have surged once again this week, reaching their highest point in 2025 as severe port congestion in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe cripples vessel turnaround. “Carriers are fully booked through July and early August,” confirmed Thomas Levin, Head...
Shanghai, China — 10 July 2025In a month marked by global route upheavals and capacity shifts, the Port of Shanghai has emerged as a stabilizing force, posting its highest-ever container throughput for a single month. According to port officials, 4.9 million TEUs were handled in June 2025—driven largely by rerouted...
BUENOS AIRES — July 4, 2025Faced with weeks of delayed cargo and unstable ocean routes, Latin America’s biggest economies are moving quickly. Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico have begun coordinating new trade plans to ease pressure on imports and exports. “This is not a time to depend on outside routes,” said Sofia...
WARSAW — July 4, 2025Freight rail in Poland is accelerating, signaling a welcome turnaround for European inland transport. New data from PKP PLK shows that several key routes are now two to two-and-a-half hours faster than a year ago — a rare boost in cross-border logistics. “We’re seeing real gains in efficiency,” said...
TORONTO — July 4, 2025Cargo operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport are struggling to recover after two consecutive days of severe storms grounded multiple flights. Air freight handlers say the backlog is growing, particularly for inbound shipments from Europe and Asia. “We had no choice but to halt ramp activity during...
LONDON — July 4, 2025HIVED has raised $42 million to expand its all-electric parcel delivery service. The London-based startup says the new funding will allow it to grow beyond the capital and reach more urban areas in southern England. “We believe in building logistics that are fast, clean, and built for...
LONDON — July 4, 2025U.S. road freight volumes, tracked by the Cass Freight Index, dropped 4% year-over-year in May, marking the 28th consecutive month of decline—a stark disappointment as carriers had hoped for a post-tariff rebound. “We expected 2025 to be the turnaround year. It hasn’t materialized,” explained Dean Croke, principal...
LILLE – July 2, 2025The French sporting goods retailer Decathlon has officially launched a new circular logistics program aimed at transforming how products move through its supply chain — and how they return. Unveiled Tuesday at its regional logistics headquarters in Lille, the program is designed to reduce carbon emissions, minimize...
NAIROBI – July 2, 2025After years of skepticism and political delays, Kenya’s LAPSSET Corridor is finally beginning to show real signs of life. In June, freight activity surged through the Port of Lamu, with inland cargo volumes increasing by more than a third compared to the same period last year,...
