US imports grow to 2.4 million TEUs despite tariffs
US container imports posted robust growth in April 2025, with volumes increasing by 1.2 per cent over March and 9.1 per cent year-on-year, according to Descartes’ May Global Shipping Report....
European port congestion expected until July
Port congestion at major northern European container terminals is expected to persist into July, with operational challenges and global trade disruptions compounding delays. According to Bloomberg, key gateways such as...
Central Asia rail freight service starts from Tianjin
The first Tianjin–Central Asia freight train service of 2025 departed from the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin on 20 May, heading for Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The train is transporting 50...
ONE reshuffles Japan-Korea service to boost efficiency
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced a revision to its Japan Korea 1 (JK1) service, aiming to improve operational efficiency, service reliability, and environmental performance. As part of the update,...
Transpacific trade braces for post-tariffs cargo surge
The last-minute agreement between the US and China to ease tariffs for 90 days has caught shipping lines off guard, triggering a rush to readjust Transpacific capacity ahead of peak...
Volvo, DFDS trial night truck operations at Port of Antwerp
Volvo Trucks and DFDS have launched a collaborative initiative to transfer a share of their container transport operations from day to night between Ghent and the Port of Antwerp. The...
AD Ports’ Noatum launches robotic cold chain in Portugal
Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, has opened its first robotically assisted refrigerated warehouse in Lisbon to support the Group’s expanding logistics operations in the West Mediterranean. The 12,000...
PSA BDP acquires ED Forwarding to boost regional reach
PSA BDP has acquired a majority stake in Mexico-based ED Forwarding, strengthening its presence in Mexico and expanding cross-border logistics and customs capabilities. Mexico’s location and ocean access make it...
Port of Virginia launches RailGreen corridor
The Port of Virginia has partnered with Norfolk Southern on a new initiative called RailGreen, aimed at cutting supply chain emissions for freight rail users. This programme creates the nation’s...
DP World opens first Singapore warehouse
DP World has opened its first logistics facility in Singapore, marking a significant step in its regional expansion. Located in the Mapletree Benoi Logistics Hub, the 13,000-square-metre bonded warehouse is...
US House challenges California’s zero-emission truck plans
The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023 approval of California’s plans to implement increasingly stringent zero-emission requirements for heavy-duty trucks. Lawmakers also...
Gemini leads reliability rankings among alliances
In March 2025, global schedule reliability surged to 57.5 per cent, the highest level recorded since November 2023. This marks a significant improvement of 3 percentage points month-over-month and reflects...
