The Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s leading port, has just taken a major step in its decarbonization strategy: the joint venture Rotterdam Shore Power (Port of Rotterdam + Eneco) has selected ABB to design, build, and commission shore power systems for several deep-water container terminals. Specifically, the project includes 35 connection points...
Since the late 1980s — an era often associated in Western Europe with the presidency of François Mitterrand — global trade has undergone a profound transformation. The fall of rigid blocs, the acceleration of globalization, the rise of deregulation, and later the shocks of financial crises, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions...
Kenya Airways places cargo at the heart of its growth strategy and displays a roadmap focused on two levers: developing its freighter system and strengthening its capacities thru technological investments. In an environment where profitability also depends on the quality of execution and visibility, the company wants to capture more...
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...
