UPS opens $80m cargo hub at Clark airport
The 30,000 sq m facility is intended to expand UPS air cargo capacity and speed international shipments through the Philippines.
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Asia-Europe spot rates rise ahead of new FAK increases
Drewry's WCI showed weekly gains on Shanghai-Rotterdam and Shanghai-Genoa routes, ending three months of declines ahead of new FAK increases this month.
Read summary →DHL Express commits €300m to Africa through 2030
DHL Express has committed €300m in investment across Africa through 2030 and is urging UK businesses to diversify supply chains toward the region.
Read summary →Carriers say they are bearing the cost burden of the green transition
At an industry conference in Singapore, shipping line representatives said investments in alternative fuels and lower-emission vessels are falling on carriers, while shippers and forwarders remain unwilling to pay more.
Read summary →JB Hunt CEO signals pricing push on Q3 call
JB Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson told investors that sustainable growth is the goal and that making pricing reflect the value the company creates is its largest opportunity.
Read summary →Thomax completes fourth WMS go-live at Miniclipper Logistics
UK third-party logistics provider Miniclipper Logistics has switched its Dunstable EAV warehouse to Thomax’s cloud WMS; four of its six sites now run on the platform, with full rollout due in Q1 2027.
Read summary →Ex-India spot rates and surcharges ease as peak fades
Container lines are revising India-related surcharges and penalties as westbound volumes slow, with Hapag-Lloyd cutting its Indian cancellation fee to $100 per container, according to industry sources.
Read summary →Edmonton airport breaks ground on 50,000-sq-ft airside cargo facility
Edmonton International Airport and Terracap Management have started construction of a 50,000-square-foot airside cargo facility next to Apron VIII, tied to the airport's wider cargo hub development.
Read summary →New access road section opened to Zabaikalsk border crossing
A two-kilometre access road section to the Zabaikalsk road border crossing on the A-350 highway has been put into operation in Zabaikalsky Krai.
Read summary →UK ports push back against Brussels over ETS diversion claims
The British Ports Association rejected findings by Spain’s EU ETS Observatory linking higher UK container activity to shipping lines’ alleged efforts to avoid carbon charges, warning that proposed anti-evasion measures could put billions of pounds of terminal investment at risk.
Read summary →Aktau airport plans $600m cargo expansion to link China rail and air freight
Aktau International Airport is planning a $600m expansion with a new 10,000-square-metre cargo facility and an aim for annual cargo capacity towards 100,000 tonnes.
Read summary →International Seaways to acquire Bruton in about $370m deal
International Seaways has agreed to take over Oslo-listed VLCC company Bruton, backed by Tor Olav Trøim, in a transaction valuing the company at around $370m.
Read summary →Russian Transport Ministry discusses development of state border checkpoints
At a meeting chaired by Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin, officials reviewed border checkpoint works, capacity gains, reconstruction timelines and efforts to cut cargo vehicle control time.
Read summary →Tradeviews: West Africa ore exports may rise 50% by 2030
UK consultancy Tradeviews forecasts West African shipments will reach 303m tonnes by the end of the decade, 50% above 2025 levels.
Read summary →A.P. Moller Capital signs deal to acquire Portek International
A.P. Moller Capital, through its Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Portek International from Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Read summary →LATAM Cargo introduces VR training for 550 warehouse staff at Miami hub
LATAM Cargo Group has launched virtual-reality simulator training for warehouse personnel at its Miami hub, with the initial phase covering about 550 employees, including 250 forklift operators.
Read summary →Russia’s container market up 6.8% in first nine months of 2026
According to calculations by analysts at Delo Group, container traffic in Russia totaled 5.7 million TEU in January–September 2026, up 6.8% from the same period in 2025.
Read summary →HMM commits $1.6bn to 12 more containerships
South Korea's HMM won board approval for KRW2.168trn ($1.617bn) of spending on 12 containerships, comprising eight 13,000 teu newbuildings and four smaller vessels.
Read summary →Liquimar linked to suezmax trio at New Hantong
Greek tanker owner Liquimar Tankers has been linked to an order for three 157,000 dwt suezmax newbuildings at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China, according to shipbuilding sources.
Read summary →Chemnav expands suezmax newbuilding order with pair at Jinglu
Chemnav Shipmanagement has added two suezmax newbuildings in China, taking its orderbook in the segment to four ships, while shipbroking sources link the company to a contract for two 158,000 dwt crude carriers at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry.
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