QXO, the structure led by Brad Jacobs, significantly strengthens its resources to pursue a consolidation strategy in the construction product supply chain. According to information published today, the company is securing approximately .2 billion thru a convertible equity financing operation, led by a group of investors led by Apollo. The reasoning...
The fulfillment logistics market continues to restructure at a rapid pace. Stord, a rapidly growing player in e-commerce logistics, announces the acquisition of Shipwire, previously owned by CEVA Logistics. The operation aims at a simple objective: to quickly gain scale, geographical coverage, and technological capabilities in a sector where competition...
Based in the United Arab Emirates, IMEX Global Freight FZC operates from the Sharjah Airport Freezone, a strategic location at the crossroads of global trade connecting Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. From this key logistics hub, the company supports international supply chains with precision, reliability, and a strong...
After the acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the ANA group is embarking on a structuring phase: unifying the cargo governance of All Nippon Airways (ANA) and NCA into a more integrated organization, designed to make decisions faster and manage freight as a fully-fledged profit center. The important point is that...
In a political signal closely watched by the maritime ecosystem, the U.S. Senate has approved key nominations affecting both the Maritime Administration (Marad) and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). These confirmations come at a time when issues of resilience, port capacity, and regulation are back in the spotlight. On the Marad...
In 2025, trade between the United States and Mexico held up… but it ceased to be “predictable.” The flows remain strong and Mexico retains its role as a major trading partner, yet supply chains have had to cope with a year marked by political upheavals, increased controls, and rising security...
At Heathrow Airport, cargo operations continue to change. Worldwide Flight Services, known as WFS, has obtained a new cargo site on the airport area. The building was developed for WFS use. The site is designed for cargo handling. It includes areas for imports and exports. Space is also available for freight...
In Manila, container activity increased during 2025. The Manila International Container Terminal, known as MICT, passed the level of 3 million TEUs during the year. The terminal is operated by ICTSI. This volume had not been reached before at this site. The container that marked this level was handled at the...
Tanzania is seeing more activity in its ports. Several international shipping and logistics companies are involved in this development. Africa Global Logistics (AGL), linked to the MSC group, is one of the operators increasing its presence in the country. This involvement is related to daily port operations. Cargo handling, terminal use...
Connectivity at sea has changed scale: low-orbit satellite solutions, including Starlink, have become an almost standard tool for part of the global fleet. But the episode reported by Seatrade Maritime News reminds us of an essential point: technology advances faster than regulatory frameworks… and some countries let nothing pass. According to...
