The road transport market is starting the year on a stronger note than expected. January indicators show spot rates that remain high, even tho they have slightly receded after their late December peak. This resilience suggests a still favorable supply/demand balance, and especially a capacity that is not as “overabundant”...
DNV, one of the world’s pillars of classification, certification, and maritime safety standards, announces a leadership transition with the appointment of an interim president and CEO. This type of decision, often perceived as internal, nevertheless has a much broader scope: DNV directly influences compliance, insurance, ship safety, and part of...
The “on-time” performance of air cargo deteriorated in 2025, reminding us of an often underestimated reality: speed is no longer enough, it is reliability that makes the difference. Behind this decline, several factors combine: capacity readjustments, operational constraints at certain hubs, and disruptions related to regulatory and commercial changes that...
The Tecon 10 case, one of the most closely watched port projects in Latin America, is facing another delay. The auction scheduled to award this strategic terminal in Santos is being postponed, with the calendar now pointing toward spring. This decision extends a period of uncertainty that weighs on investors...
Swissport continues its expansion in specialized logistics with the opening of a new center dedicated to perishable goods at London-Heathrow Airport. Covering an area of nearly 2,700 m², this facility is designed to handle up to 30,000 tons of temperature-sensitive goods per year. The site integrates state-of-the-art infrastructure for the management...
The company Cargo Wings Express marks a strategic turning point in the development of air freight in North Africa with the acquisition of two Boeing 737s converted into cargo planes. This decision accompanies the official launch of its operations from Tunisia, with the clear ambition of becoming a credible regional...
Fraud in land transportation is no longer a marginal phenomenon: it now takes the form of an organized system, fueled by digitalization and structural flaws in the way the industry verifies the identity and legitimacy of stakeholders. The observation is simple: with minimal resources, a fraudster can pose as a...
The reference price of diesel used to calculate a large portion of fuel surcharges continues its decline, recording an eighth consecutive week of decrease. On paper, it’s a welcome respite for road transport and logistics players, as fuel remains one of the most sensitive items in operating costs. But the market...
The Chinese shipyard Wuhu Shipyard has scored a notable hit in the specialized vessel segment: the German shipowner Nordic Hamburg has placed an order for three firm units, with two options, of multipurpose heavy-lift vessels of approximately 13,300 DWT. Objective: to strengthen capabilities capable of transporting oversized cargo, where industrial...
The terminal giant PSA shows solid momentum for 2025, with a 5% increase in its overall containerized volume, driven by a more pronounced rebound in its domestic market. According to the published figures, PSA reaches approximately 105 million TEU across its entire global portfolio. The most observed point is in Singapore:...
