South African ports have confirmed their rise to prominence by handling a record volume of containers throughout the past year. This progress reflects the positive effects of the logistical reforms undertaken, as well as the intensification of intra-African and intercontinental trade. The improvement of port productivity, the modernization of equipment, and...
Global air freight starts 2026 on a stronger dynamic than expected The first indicators of 2026 confirm a more robust recovery than expected in global air freight. After a year-end marked by some caution, transported volumes are on the rise again on several major routes, particularly in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East,...
The Maersk Group has announced new tariff measures targeting certain North African destinations, in response to persistent congestion in several strategic ports. These adjustments take the form of specific fees aimed at compensating for increased turnaround times, terminal saturation, and heightened operational constraints. The concerned ports play a central role in...
Faced with major disruptions to road transport in the Balkans, air freight is experiencing a sudden surge in charter requests in Southeast Europe. Freight forwarders, faced with unpredictable delays by land, are turning to air to secure urgent and high-value deliveries. Charter platforms are reporting a rapid increase in requests for...
Land-based logistics chains connecting the Balkans to the European Union have been severely disrupted in recent hours by blockades led by truck drivers. The reason: the strict application of Schengen residence rules limiting the presence of non-European drivers to 90 days out of 180, a constraint deemed incompatible with the...
In a context of persistently tight logistics markets, international freight players are facing a confluence of tariff pressures, network restructurings, and operational disruptions. On one hand, companies like UPS are reorganizing their operations in response to a decline in traditional parcel volumes, particularly related to their former contract with Amazon....
Oman Air Cargo has announced the creation of a new strategic role within its commercial management to strengthen its expansion in the Middle East and Gulf region. Gokul Sudamani has been appointed Regional Head of Sales, responsible for leading commercial development initiatives, deepening partnerships with key logistics players, and expanding...
India and the European Union have finalized a historic free trade agreement aimed at gradually lowering or eliminating tariff barriers on a wide range of industrial and manufactured goods. This agreement, one of the most important negotiated by New Delhi, covers key sectors such as capital goods, textiles, chemicals, and...
Clandestine ship-to-ship (STS) operations in waters off Malaysia have more than doubled in recent weeks, according to analysis based on available satellite imagery and AIS data. Maritime observers have identified a significant increase in the number of STS pairs involved in cargo movements, sometimes under opaque flags or identities, suggesting...
United Parcel Service (UPS), one of the world’s largest logistics operators, has unveiled a deep restructuring of its operating network as it accelerates its reduction of dependence on Amazon. The company will eliminate as many as 30,000 operational positions by 2026 and close 24 facilities as part of a cost-cutting...
