By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 15, 2025 In a strategic move reflecting the shifting realities of global freight, FedEx Express has announced a double-edged update to its fleet strategy: the expansion of its ATR 72-600F aircraft for regional operations and the extension of the MD-11 freighter lifespan through 2032. The...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 15, 2025 The global trade order has entered a new phase of uncertainty following the announcement of sweeping tariff hikes by former U.S. President Donald Trump, under a newly branded initiative titled “Liberation Day.” The aggressive policy move—framed as an effort to restore American...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 15, 2025 In a bold move signaling the next wave of maritime innovation, CMA CGM has partnered with French AI pioneer Mistral AI to roll out a sweeping artificial intelligence strategy across its global operations. The €100 million investment—announced earlier this week—aims to transform...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 15, 2025 Once an afterthought in boardroom conversations, emissions regulation has now become a strategic centerpiece for shipping executives worldwide. In 2025, the maritime industry faces the largest wave of environmental compliance obligations in its modern history—transforming not just fleets, but the very economics...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 15, 2025 In a bold stride toward overhauling its national logistics infrastructure, Egypt has inked a $235 million deal with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, to modernize and extend the life of its aging locomotive fleet. The initiative is part of the country’s strategic...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 15, 2025 As climate urgency collides with supply chain disruption, 2025 is shaping up to be the year logistics players finally start walking the sustainability talk. Across continents, companies are no longer debating whether to green their operations—they’re racing to figure out how. From carbon-neutral...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 15, 2025 In a decisive move to anchor its regional operations in local expertise, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has launched a nationwide recruitment initiative in Gabon, aiming to fortify its multimodal logistics capabilities and scale sustainable growth across Central Africa. The campaign reflects AGL’s long-term...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 14, 2025 In a rare move that highlights the growing tension between federal ambitions and state-led climate policy, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) temporarily halted the sale of diesel trucks in Oregon earlier this year, citing regulatory ambiguity related to the state’s adoption of...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 14, 2025 As of this month, a new layer of border security and data compliance has taken effect across Europe. On April 1, 2025, the European Union formally expanded its Import Control System 2 (ICS2) to cover rail and road transportation, ushering in a...
By Eva Richardson | The Logistic NewsApril 14, 2025 In a sweeping overhaul of France’s national rail freight landscape, Fret SNCF—the country’s historic state-owned rail freight carrier—has officially been dissolved as of January 1, 2025, making way for two new entities: Hexafret and Technis. The restructuring follows a ruling by the...
