Key European shipping corridor hit by river and rail freight ‘double whammy’
Sharply falling water levels on the Rhine in Germany have raised fears of a significant shortage in barge capacity on one of Europe's key shipping corridors, which could trigger serious disruption to supply chains.
FedEx SC purchase, strategic partnership, take CMA CGM to a new level in US
CMA CGM’s $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain will sharply expand its U.S. warehousing footprint, deepen its FedEx partnership, and accelerate its strategy to build more resilient, integrated ocean, air, and logistics networks.
Even if peace deal holds, freight and logistics industry set for permanent change in the Gulf
CMA CGM’s $400M Sohar logistics investment underscores a lasting Gulf supply chain shift as carriers bypass the Strait of Hormuz and expand resilient trade routes through Oman and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea ports.
Logistics players adapting to Europe automotive industry’s shift in dynamics
According to the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG), the finished vehicles industry stands at a pivotal moment within a rapidly evolving global automotive landscape.
Hormuz: IMO evacuation plan put on hold following ship attack until further notice
The IMO has paused its Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan for more than 11,000 stranded seafarers after an Evergreen-operated cargo ship was attacked, renewing concerns over crew safety, shipping security, and Iran’s control of the vital trade route.
‘China Shock 2.0’: EU primed for action?
Europe is weighing tougher trade defenses as surging Chinese exports widen the EU trade deficit, disrupt automotive supply chains, and intensify pressure for new tariffs, stronger industrial policy, and faster investment in European manufacturing.
Suspension of de minimis in EU: What awaits China-Europe e-commerce trade?
When the US suspended its de minimis exemption for goods under $800 in August 2025, it led to an immediate and significant decline in cross-border e-commerce traffic.
Middle East conflict: Ceasefire extension buoys air cargo recovery
Middle East air cargo operations are showing signs of recovery after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes briefly disrupted regional schedules, with Lufthansa Cargo, Gulf carriers, and DHL cautiously restoring capacity as ceasefire stability improves.
Walsh holds nothing back in parting speech at IATA AGM
IATA’s Willie Walsh used his final AGM speech to call out aircraft manufacturers, engine makers, airports, and regulators as airlines face higher fuel costs, weaker cargo growth, delayed fleet renewals, and mounting pressure on the industry’s 2050 net-zero target.
AI vertical among those most exposed to Middle East conflict
Prolonged Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption could threaten AI-driven air cargo growth by raising energy, fuel, and freight costs while constraining semiconductor, helium, and data center supply chains worldwide.
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