Cargo

The newly signed EU-Mercosur trade deal is expected to have a big impact on global logistics networks, opening up new...

US air freight forwarders, airlines and wider supply chain organisations are raising concerns over potential plans to scale back Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at key US ports of entry, warning that such measures could trigger widespread disruption across time-critical logistics networks.  According to reports, the US Department of Homeland...

Target has taken another major step in strengthening its grocery logistics network with the opening of a $367 million food distribution center in Thornton, Colorado, its largest facility of its kind to date.  The new site marks the retailer’s ninth food distribution center and expands its “food-forward” strategy, which aims to make grocery offerings a core driver of store traffic. Spanning 529,000 square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space,...

Chinese tanker operator Huizhou Rongsheng Shipping is moving ahead with its long-term fleet development strategy after placing an order for...

Ulta Beauty is significantly expanding its omnichannel distribution strategy by bringing more than 1,500 stores onto the Uber Eats marketplace,...

The South Carolina Ports Authority is preparing to significantly expand its roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) operations at the Port of Charleston as...

Global container shipping is facing a sharp structural shift, with trade imbalances driving the proportion of empty container movements to...

Knutsen Group is further accelerating the expansion of its LNG fleet with a new order placed at South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, reinforcing what has become one of the most aggressive growth strategies in the LNG shipping segment.  Hanwha Ocean confirmed on Friday that it had signed a contract worth approximately $250m for a 174,000 cu m LNG carrier, scheduled for delivery by September...

Atlas Air Worldwide has confirmed a strategic investment in ACMI specialist Atlas Air Worldwide alongside a long-term partnership with Air...

Hong Kong’s Yiulian Dockyard has officially reopened following a significant modernisation programme and workforce expansion, with management positioning the facility as one of the most operationally flexible ship repair hubs in Asia.  Operated by China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry, the Tsing Yi-based yard is now highlighting a capability that sets it apart within mainland China: it is the only dockyard in the country permitted to receive vessels alongside while still fully laden with cargo.  This operational flexibility provides a major advantage for shipowners facing emergency repairs or unplanned maintenance, particularly in the busy maritime corridors of southern China....