The beginning of 2026 shows a more dynamic airfreight than expected. After the post-holiday slowdown, volumes are picking up again, fueled by a well-known phenomenon: the anticipation of shipments before the Chinese New Year. Several signals converge: shippers are accelerating again on certain product families, and freight forwarders are observing...
The spot market continues to ease: the global container index tracked by Drewry is declining once again, confirming a downward trend that is weighing on negotiations and the visibility of the players. Behind the statistics, it is a signal that the major East-West routes (Transpacific, Asia-Europe) are entering a less...
The 777X program reaches a symbolic milestone: Boeing plans the first flight of a “production” aircraft intended for commercial use, scheduled for April 2026. An important signal for a program that has accumulated delays and whose schedule remains closely watched by airlines, lessors, and the entire aeronautical chain. According to reports,...
DSV provided a precise update on the integration of DB Schenker: a significant portion of the work is already completed, with a projected timeline for finalization by the end of 2026. In parallel, the group is highlighting ambitious financial targets for the year, incorporating the impact of expected synergies. But this...
The integration of DB Schenker acts as an accelerator of decisions at DSV, and one of the most sensitive issues now plays out on the systems side: which freight forwarding platform should become the backbone of the group? Behind this question, a duel is emerging between Tango (historically on the...
Two priorities of maritime decarbonization can come into tension when a ship arrives at port: on one hand, shore power (cold ironing / OPS) to shut down engines and reduce local emissions; on the other hand, the use of LNG as fuel. The point of friction? The management of “boil-off...
After several waves of relocation to Southeast Asia, an unexpected movement is resurfacing: some productions are returning… to China. In the background, a reality that has become impossible to ignore for many exporters: supply chains become fragile as soon as ports become saturated, rotations are irregular, and space becomes scarce. According...
New episode of nervousness in one of the most sensitive maritime passages in the world: an American-flagged tanker, Stena Imperative, was reportedly ordered to stop and prepare for boarding during its transit thru the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report cited by Seatrade. According to available information, several armed...
On the Pacific coast of Mexico, the subsidiary Contecon Manzanillo — operated by ICTSI — crossed a symbolic bar: more than 12 million TEUs handled since the start of operations in 2013, within the specialized terminal of the Port of Manzanillo. In an environment described as generally “flat” for some...
In a sequence that illustrates the intensification of port competition in Africa, AD Ports Group announces the signing of a framework agreement with Congolese authorities to study the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Matadi. The port, located on the Congo River, plays a strategic role: it is...
