In a context of repositioning supply chains in Asia, Inchcape Shipping Services is accelerating its development in Indonesia. The group announces the opening of two new offices in Merak and Dumai, complementing its existing presence in Jakarta. Stated objective: to get closer to the areas where maritime operations related to...
Maritime decarbonization is looking for its “pivot fuel,” and hydrogen is back at the center of discussions. A new analysis by Lloyd’s Register highlights a nuanced observation: green hydrogen ticks the “zero emissions in use” box and can support the shipping industry’s carbon neutrality goal by 2050, but its scaling...
The Asia-United States market starts 2026 with a signal that many were waiting for: the return of a readable seasonality. According to the latest indicators published by Xeneta, spot rates have reportedly rebounded significantly on the transpacific, driven by the anticipation of shipments before the closures related to the Lunar...
New milestone for Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC): the company has just integrated a sixth Airbus A330-200 converted into cargo (P2F), as part of a capacity expansion plan. The aircraft, delivered on January 8, is presented as a strategic reinforcement to support the network’s ramp-up and better absorb demand on...
Air freight starts 2026 on an encouraging note: global demand increased by about 5.5% over the measured period, driven by stronger dynamics in some emerging markets. The relayed analyzes mention a contrasting performance depending on the regions: Africa and Asia-Pacific show the most significant gains, while the Americas remain behind,...
A new data appointment is coming to the North American market: U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics announce the launch of a quarterly report dedicated to trucking rates. Objective: To provide a structured reading of contract, spot, and fuel surcharge prices, in order to better manage transport purchases, budgets,...
Oil markets and tanker shipping are under tension following a series of announcements about the seizure of ships linked to the “dark fleet.” According to the information relayed, an operation conducted by the American Coast Guard reportedly targeted a tanker intercepted in the North Atlantic, followed by reports of a...
Kuwait has just taken a major step in its maritime strategy with the validation of an agreement estimated at $4.1 billion to finalize the construction of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port. The project, entrusted to China Communications Construction Company, aims to accelerate the country’s rise as a regional logistics hub and...
As the American trucking market continues to emerge from a period of pressure, one corridor stands out as an area of resilience: the USA–Mexico border. According to Uber Freight executives, these flows could stabilize North American logistics demand in 2026, even if the rest of the market remains exposed to...
The Port of Cartagena Group, in Colombia, has just set a symbolic record in the country’s port history: 4 million TEUs handled in a single year. The “4 millionth container” would have been processed on December 25, 2025, marking a peak in performance at the very end of the year. This...
