Pacific spot rates drop just before contract season
Against the usual early-year scenario, spot rates from Asia are falling sharply even as the annual negotiation season between shippers...
InPost: a €7.8 billion deal led by Advent and FedEx to strengthen the European last mile
The parcel locker specialist InPost is heading toward a delisting thru a cash offer valuing the company at around 7.8...
HMM proposes early departures: a sign of caution in a pressured container market
The South Korean carrier HMM is launching an early retirement program primarily targeting senior employes. The company offers a package...
Russian oil: the EU is considering a tightening that could increase the risks associated with the “shadow fleet”
The energy issue is back at the center of maritime affairs. According to Seatrade, the European Union is considering a...
Maersk orders eight “flexible” 18,600 TEU vessels in China
Maersk continues its fleet modernization with a significant order: eight container ships of 18,600 TEU, built in China at New...
Danaos strengthens its orders: Newcastlemax bulkers + new container ships
The Greek owner listed in New York, Danaos, displays a confident outlook for the upcoming cycle and further expands its...
United States: Walmart and Amazon expand their 3PL services, while smaller players retreat
In the United States, the boundary between retail and logistics continues to blur: giants Walmart and Amazon are accelerating the...
Air cargo: a solid January, but signs of fragility behind the numbers
The air freight market starts 2026 with a paradox: January’s performance is generally considered positive, but a closer look reveals...
“Made in EU”: Brussels is preparing a plan to revive European shipbuilding
The European Union is about to present a series of measures aimed at strengthening “Made in EU” industrial production, with...
Colombia: ICTSI–PSA strengthens Puerto Aguadulce with giant gantry cranes and hybrid RTGs
In Buenaventura, Colombia’s main port access on the Pacific coast, the joint venture Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce (SPIA) —...
France–China: a first “green” maritime corridor between Haropa and Ningbo Zhoushan
Franco-Chinese maritime cooperation reaches a milestone with the announcement of a “green” maritime corridor linking Haropa Port to the Ningbo...
HMM triggers an early retirement plan: an indicator of caution in the face of weakening rates
Container shipping continues to send cooling signals. The South Korean carrier HMM is offering an early departure scheme, particularly targeting...
E-commerce China–Europe: new taxes and national fees, the air cargo market is already starting to adjust
Air cargo related to e-commerce between China and Europe is entering a phase of adjustment. In the background: the introduction...
A cargo inspected and then released: Estonia lifts suspicion of smuggling after inspection
Estonian authorities have allowed a detained cargo ship to resume its voyage after inspection, as the investigation did not confirm...
Airfreight: Demand strengthens before Chinese New Year, driven by early shipments
The beginning of 2026 shows a more dynamic airfreight than expected. After the post-holiday slowdown, volumes are picking up again,...
Spot container rates continue to decline: the Drewry global index continues to decline
The spot market continues to ease: the global container index tracked by Drewry is declining once again, confirming a downward...
Boeing prepares for the first “production” flight of the 777X: a key milestone after years of delays
The 777X program reaches a symbolic milestone: Boeing plans the first flight of a “production” aircraft intended for commercial use,...
DSV announces the progress of the Schenker integration: expected synergies, but heavy social cost
DSV provided a precise update on the integration of DB Schenker: a significant portion of the work is already completed,...