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Logistics November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Maersk and CMA CGM Return to Suez at Full Capacity in December: New Partnership Agreement Accelerates Timeline

Maersk CMA CGM Suez Canal

Konecranes electric reach stacker port equipment

Konecranes Expands Ecolifting With First Electric Reach Stacker and Global Remote Services Network

Port of Los Angeles ONE Henry Hudson container ship fire

Port of Los Angeles Returns to Full Operations Following ONE Henry Hudson Fire

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Stena Line Strengthens Security at Irish Sea Ports with Camera Telematics Solution

Stena Line video telematics port security

driver shortage Magnus Technologies TMS

The Root of the Driver Crisis: The Problem Is Systems, Not People

Technology November 24, 2025 - Monday

Zim Acquisition Process: CEO and Strategic Investors at the Table

ZIM acquisition container shipping

Shipium Blue Yonder ISV Partner of the Year

Shipium and Blue Yonder Strategic Partnership Adds AI Shipping Layer to OMS, WMS and TMS Stack

CMA CGM Launches New Barge Corridor in Northern Vietnam for U.S. Trade

CMA CGM Vietnam barge transportation

DHL Supply Chain Riyadh distribution center

DHL Supply Chain Reshapes Regional Logistics with €130 Million Mega Distribution Hub in Riyadh

Canada Strengthens Supply Chain with New Inland Gateway Strategy

Canada inland gateway supply chain

Trump administration immigrant drivers CDL

Trump Administration Warns Pennsylvania of Fund Cuts Over Immigrant Truck Driver Licensing

Railport intermodal terminal rail transport

Türkiye's First Private Intermodal Terminal Railport Commences Operations

Logistics November 23, 2025 - Sunday

Logistics November 23, 2025 - Sunday

CMA CGM Resumes Limited Commercial Operations in Russia

CMA CGM Russia container shipping

Port of Los Angeles container ship ONE Henry Hudson

Fire Aboard ONE Henry Hudson Triggers Emergency at Los Angeles Port

Logistics November 22, 2025 - Saturday

Port of Los Angeles container ship fire

Container Ship Fire Halts Operations at Port of Los Angeles

U.S. Trucking Freight Demand Plummets During Peak Season

USA trucking freight demand

European ports buffer capacity port congestion

European Ports Lack Buffer Space to Handle Demand Surges

blank sailing container shipping supply chain

What Is Blank Sailing and What Does It Mean for Shippers?

Chinese research vessels U.S.North Pacific

Chinese Research Vessels and U.S. Military Activities Surge in North Pacific

China: Piraeus Port Is Not for Sale

Piraeus Port COSCO Shipping China

autonomous truck Felixstowe Port electric vehicle

Port of Felixstowe Expands Autonomous Truck Fleet with 34 Vehicles

tanker accident toxic gas leak Istanbul

Toxic Leak on Tanker off Istanbul: One Crew Member Dies

road transport rail transport modal shift

Road Transport: Enemy of Rail or Necessary Complement?

Fatigue Cracks Found in Engine Mount of Crashed UPS MD-11F Aircraft

UPS cargo aircraft MD-11F

military mobility rail transport European Union

What Does the EU's Military Mobility Package Mean for Rail Freight?

FedEx: Global Supply Chain Shocks Will Be Permanent, New Regional Balance Emerging

FedEx supply chain regionalization

Leaf Home Cuts Logistics Costs by 20% After Modernizing Supply Chain with Uber Freight TMS

Uber Freight TMS Leaf Home

Maersk Opens $140 Million Flagship Logistics Center in Shanghai

Maersk Shanghai logistics center

MSC's 13,000–15,000 TEU Mega-Ships Create Two-Tier Fleet Structure on MED–NAEC Route

MSC container ship MED-NAEC route

Schneider National intermodal transportation rail service

Schneider National Launches Fast Track Premium Rail Service

Logistics November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Logistics November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Poland Deploys Military to Eastern Rail Lines: Russia-Backed Sabotage Confirmed

Poland rail sabotage Russia

Logistics November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Russian Sea Ports Handle 5.1% More Cargo in October 2025

Russia seaports cargo handling

Two Major Uncertainties for 2026: US Restocking Wave and Return to the Red Sea

container shipping Red Sea Suez Canal

NTSB: Single Loose Cable Caused Dali's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collision

container ship Dali bridge collapse

DSV Leaps Ahead of Rival to Become World's Largest Freight Forwarder

DSV freight forwarder DHL

Gemini's "Reliability Surcharge" Sparks Debate: Shippers Divided

Gemini Cooperation Maersk Hapag-Lloyd

Kuehne+Nagel Appoints Former DSV Executive Aaron Scott to Head UK Operations from 2026

Kuehne+Nagel DSV senior appointment

Crude Oil Loadings Delayed 2–3 Days at Novorossiysk Following Ukrainian Attack

Novorossiysk crude oil Ukraine

Peninsula Expands Bio-Fuel Storage and Blending Facility at Rotterdam Chane Terminal

Peninsula Rotterdam Biofuel

Logistics November 17, 2025 - Monday

Russia Proposes Strategic Cooperation with India in Ice-Class and Green Shipbuilding

Russia India shipbuilding

Logistics November 17, 2025 - Monday

APM Terminals to Build Bangladesh's Deepest Container Terminal in Chittagong

APM Terminals Bangladesh Chittagong

Bangladesh Laldia Terminal APM Terminals

Bangladesh Formally Approves 550 Million Dollar Laldia Terminal Concession Agreement

Logistics November 17, 2025 - Monday

Logistics November 14, 2025 - Friday

CMA CGM Strengthens Intermodal Network with 20% Stake in EUROGATE Terminal in Hamburg

CMA CGM EUROGATE Port of Hamburg

China–US Blank Sailings Stabilizing After Months of Turbulence

blank sailing China-US trade container shipping

Logistics November 14, 2025 - Friday

Iranian Forces Divert Talara Tanker to Iranian Waters

Tanker Iran Gulf of Oman

CMA CGM and Edison Complete Italy's First LNG Ship-to-Ship Bunkering in Trieste

CMA CGM Edison LNG

CMA CGM Strengthens European Infrastructure Network with 20% Stake in Hamburg CTH Terminal

CMA CGM Hamburg terminal investment

Hapag-Lloyd Fine-Tunes Gemini Network for Efficiency: "Refinement, Not Revolution"

Hapag-Lloyd Maersk Gemini Cooperation

Russia and Iran Discuss Container Line Between Makhachkala and Iranian Ports

Russia Iran container line

EU's "Broken Wheels" Regulations to be Completed by Year-End

rail transport European Union ERA

Evergreen Marine LNG-powered vessel container ship

Evergreen Expands Fleet by Nearly $3 Billion with Order for 14 New LNG-Fueled Vessels

Houthi Pause on Shipping Attacks Lowers Tensions, But Risk Remains in Red Sea

Red Sea Houthi attacks Suez Canal

Port of Long Beach Maintains Record Volumes Through 2025 Despite Tariff Pressures

Long Beach Port tariff frontloading

First Regular Train Service from Russia Reaches Iran's Aprin Dry Port

INSTC Russia Iran

Valenciaport Unveils New Environmental Strategy: Net Zero, Green Corridors and Hydrogen at the Core

Valenciaport net zero green corridors

Xeneta: Calm in the Red Sea Could Sharply Drive Down Freight Rates

Red Sea freight rates Xeneta

EU Commission Releases ERA Assessment: Positive Outcome, but Expectations Not Fully Met

ERA European Commission rail

Cleaner Than New Ships: Container Vessels Aged 11–15 Years Show Best Emissions Performance

container ship emissions maritime

Port of Rotterdam Launches Market Consultation to Accelerate Hydrogen Import Terminals

Port of Rotterdam hydrogen ammonia

Schneider National intermodal transportation US-Mexico

Schneider Fast Track: Truck-Speed Intermodal Shipping Enters New Era

marina maritime infrastructure yacht tourism

Türkiye Opens Its 65th Marina: Strengthening Global Position in Maritime and Logistics

Bulgaria North Macedonia rail infrastructure

Bulgaria and North Macedonia Sign Official Agreement for First Railway Border Crossing

U.S. Enforcement of Pest Detection in Project Cargo Shipments Intensifying: Cost Pressures Mount for Importers

project cargo U.S. customs ISPM 15

MS Sørøysund grounding marine pollution

MS Sørøysund Grounds: 4,000 Liters of Diesel Spills Into Sea

Shoreham Port ESPO award inclusion strategy

Shoreham Port Wins 2025 ESPO Award for Inclusion Strategy

Logistics November 7, 2025 - Friday

Logistics November 6, 2025 - Thursday

Shanghai Reinforces Global Leadership as It Surpasses 40 Million TEU

Shanghai Port container handling TEU

Suez Canal Traffic Up 10%: Major Shipping Lines Return to Route

Suez Canal Red Sea container shipping

Canada Post Strikes: How Can Shippers Manage Holiday Peak Season?

Canada Post strike holiday season

Damen Introduces New CF 5000 ICE Ice Class Cargo Vessel

Damen ice class vessel cargo ship

Port of Oakland renewable energy sustainability

Port of Oakland Sourced 86% of Its Electricity from Renewable Sources in 2024

Logistics November 4, 2025 - Tuesday

UPS Plane Crash: At Least 9 Killed, Worldport Operations Disrupted

UPS plane crash Louisville

HMM Advances Digitalization with DCSA Pilot Success

HMM DCSA digitalization

rail transport European Union freight transport

Europe's Rail Freight Crisis: Sector's Pleas for Help Go Unheard

IBIA and INTERCARGO Strengthen Partnership on Marine Fuels

IBIA INTERCARGO marine fuels

Spain–Morocco Rail Tunnel Extremely Complex But Technically Viable

railway tunnel Spain Morocco

ATSB: Bridge Team Coordination Failures Found to be Decisive in Leeuwin II Collision

ATSB Maersk Shekou maritime accident

port operations digitalization automation

Ports Accelerate Digitalization and Innovation Investments Despite October 2025 Headwinds

Maersk Shekou Collision Reveals Chain of Bridge Communication Failures

Maersk container ship port accident

MSC Fleet Surpasses 7 Million TEU Milestone

MSC container shipping fleet capacity

MSC to Reflag 12 Container Ships Under Indian Flag, Supporting Nation's Maritime Goals

MSC container ship India

MSC Launches New Intermodal Rail Link Between Serbia and Port of Trieste

MSC intermodal transportation rail

green maritime corridor Ningbo-Zhoushan HAROPA

China–France Green Shipping Corridor Established Between Ningbo-Zhoushan and HAROPA Ports

Seatrium platform supply vessel Posidonia

Seatrium Sells Two Platform Supply Vessels to Brazilian Posidonia for $60 Million

Singapore and South Korea Sign Agreement to Establish Green and Digital Maritime Corridor

Singapore South Korea green shipping

Logistics November 2, 2025 - Sunday

Armed Pirate Attack on Stolt Tanker off Somalia: Gunfire Exchange Reported

pirate attack Somalia chemical tanker

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Queclink's Smart Bolt-Seal Innovation: Container Security Elevated to New Heights

Queclink smart seal container security

Logistics October 31, 2025 - Friday

Volkswagen intermodal transport Slovakia

Volkswagen Launches New Intermodal Transport Link Between Slovakia, Italy and China

European Union intermodal transport rail transport

Europe's Weights and Dimensions Directive Threatens Intermodal Transportation

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CMA CGM Postpones Implementation of Low Water Surcharge on Manaus Routes

CMA CGM Amazon River Manaus

CMA CGM Tests Red Sea Route with Two Megaships on Return to Asia

CMA CGM Red Sea Suez Canal

DeepOcean Western Australia subsea infrastructure

DeepOcean Wins Major Subsea Decommissioning Project Off Western Australia

DHL Express Jersey City facility investment

DHL Invests $90 Million to Relocate Manhattan Operations to Jersey City

DP World Brings Wan Hai Lines' New Far East–East Mediterranean Service to Türkiye

DP World Wan Hai Lines Gulf Terminal

India Secures $7 Billion in New Port and Logistics Investment from DP World and Maersk

India DP World Maersk

cybersecurity digital transformation logistics technology

As Logistics Companies Accelerate Technology Investment in 2026, Cybersecurity Falls Behind

Portchain CO₂ emissions container shipping

Portchain Network Prevented 800,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Emissions in Shipping

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Maersk and CMA CGM Return to Suez at Full Capacity in December: New Partnership Agreement Accelerates Timeline

Following the strategic partnership agreement signed between the Suez Canal Authority and Maersk, Maersk and CMA CGM vessels are expected to return to full capacity Suez Canal transits in December.

Maersk CMA CGM Suez Canal

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Correct Suez Canal Announcement: "No Fixed Timeline"

Suez Canal Authority's early return announcement versus Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd's cautious approach, Gemini Cooperation's operational structure, risk management, and detailed news summary on 2025-2026 supply chain impacts

Maersk Hapag-Lloyd Suez Canal

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

Sovcomflot LNG-ready tanker Zvezda Shipyard

Sovcomflot Takes Delivery of New LNG-Ready Tanker "Ivan Aivazovsky"

Detailed news summary explaining Sovcomflot's acceptance of the LNG-ready MR tanker "Ivan Aivazovsky" built at Zvezda shipyard and the technical specifications of the new tanker class developed for product transportation in ice conditions

Logistics · November 26, 2025 - Wednesday

New Global Container Ports Index (LCP - Leading Container Ports)

container ports port index Singapore

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

SGP Launches Dammam Logistics Zone and Terminal 2 Expansion

Saudi Global Ports' groundbreaking ceremony for Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone and Terminal 2 capacity enhancement, marking the creation of a new integrated logistics ecosystem at KAP Dammam

SGP Dammam logistics zone

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Konecranes electric reach stacker port equipment

Konecranes Expands Ecolifting With First Electric Reach Stacker and Global Remote Services Network

Detailed news summary describing Konecranes' launch of its first electric reach stacker, the global expansion of Remote Services, and the strategic expansion of the Ecolifting program toward low-emission port equipment

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Port of Los Angeles ONE Henry Hudson container ship fire

Port of Los Angeles Returns to Full Operations Following ONE Henry Hudson Fire

Detailed summary of the electrical fire on the ONE Henry Hudson container vessel at the Port of Los Angeles, including the lifting of terminal closures and the resumption of full-capacity port operations.

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

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Stena Line Strengthens Security at Irish Sea Ports with Camera Telematics Solution

Detailed news summary regarding Stena Line's implementation of Camera Telematics' multi-camera-based video telematics system at Irish Sea ports to enhance operational safety, incident investigation, and risk management

Stena Line video telematics port security

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

driver shortage Magnus Technologies TMS

The Root of the Driver Crisis: The Problem Is Systems, Not People

Comprehensive news summary explaining that the real cause of the driver shortage in the trucking sector is not human resources, but fragmented operations, inconsistent workflows, and disconnected data structures

Logistics · November 25, 2025 - Tuesday

Zim Acquisition Process: CEO and Strategic Investors at the Table

Board process evaluating multiple acquisition initiatives, including an offer from CEO Eli Glickman and Rami Ungar, along with detailed news summary covering the company's fleet strategy, financial structure, and sector implications

ZIM acquisition container shipping

Technology · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Shipium Blue Yonder ISV Partner of the Year

Shipium and Blue Yonder Strategic Partnership Adds AI Shipping Layer to OMS, WMS and TMS Stack

E-commerce fulfillment center representing AI-powered shipping intelligence solutions

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

CMA CGM Launches New Barge Corridor in Northern Vietnam for U.S. Trade

Detailed summary of CMA CGM deploying the Que Vo–Haiphong barge line in Northern Vietnam to provide faster, cost-effective and low-emission transportation connectivity to the U.S. market.

CMA CGM Vietnam barge transportation

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

DHL Supply Chain Riyadh distribution center

DHL Supply Chain Reshapes Regional Logistics with €130 Million Mega Distribution Hub in Riyadh

Detailed analysis of DHL's €130 million investment in new SILZ logistics hub in Riyadh, marking shift from Dubai-centric to Riyadh-centric hub model in Middle East and Africa transportation

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Trump administration immigrant drivers CDL

Canada Strengthens Supply Chain with New Inland Gateway Strategy

A detailed news summary explaining Canada's Corridors Fund program initiatives, including inland port authorizations in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence corridor, CBSA expansion, customs modernization, and supply chain protection measures against U.S.-sourced trade uncertainty

Canada inland gateway supply chain

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Trump Administration Warns Pennsylvania of Fund Cuts Over Immigrant Truck Driver Licensing

Trump administration's threat to cut $75 million in federal funding after declaring Pennsylvania's CDL issuance process for immigrant truck drivers illegal, PennDOT's rejection of these allegations, federal oversight procedures, DHS arrests, and the impact of state-federal tensions on U.S. transportation and supply chain security.

Logistics · November 24, 2025 - Monday

Railport intermodal terminal rail transport

Türkiye's First Private Intermodal Terminal Railport Commences Operations

Railport's launch of its first train under METRANS operations marks the terminal's opening, with a detailed overview of its capacity, infrastructure, intermodal advantages, and impact on Türkiye–Europe freight transportation.

Logistics · November 23, 2025 - Sunday

CMA CGM Resumes Limited Commercial Operations in Russia

CMA CGM's resumption of food and consumer goods transportation to Russia in compliance with sanctions regulations and a comprehensive overview of the operational, legal and sectoral implications of this process.

CMA CGM Russia container shipping

Logistics · November 23, 2025 - Sunday

Port of Los Angeles container ship ONE Henry Hudson

Fire Aboard ONE Henry Hudson Triggers Emergency at Los Angeles Port

The course of a fire that broke out at Los Angeles Yusen Terminal aboard the 8,212 TEU container vessel ONE Henry Hudson, details of emergency response, increased risk due to hazardous materials, and impacts on port operations.

Logistics · November 22, 2025 - Saturday

Port of Los Angeles container ship fire

Container Ship Fire Halts Operations at Port of Los Angeles

A detailed overview of the incident at the Port of Los Angeles where a hazardous materials fire broke out aboard the container ship One Henry Hudson, resulting in the vessel being moved to open water and operations suspended at four terminals.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

U.S. Trucking Freight Demand Plummets During Peak Season

U.S. trucking demand declined approximately 33% between April and October 2025, showing severe slowdown despite the pre-holiday peak season. Tariff pressures, excess capacity, and elevated inventory levels are weakening the sector's outlook.

USA trucking freight demand

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

European ports buffer capacity port congestion

European Ports Lack Buffer Space to Handle Demand Surges

Europe's largest ports—Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg—are experiencing operational congestion due to "buffer capacity shortage" in the face of rising volumes and seasonal variations; terminals and hinterland networks struggle to clear bottlenecks.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

blank sailing container shipping supply chain

What Is Blank Sailing and What Does It Mean for Shippers?

Blank sailing is when a carrier cancels an entire voyage or skips certain port calls on a route; this condition creates longer transit times, additional costs, and planning difficulties.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

Chinese research vessels U.S.North Pacific

Chinese Research Vessels and U.S. Military Activities Surge in North Pacific

According to data from the Pacific Center for Island Security, Chinese space-missile tracking and submarine mapping vessels are active in the North Pacific; during the same period, the U.S. intensified multilateral military exercises in the region.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

China: Piraeus Port Is Not for Sale

China responded to U.S. statements, confirming that Piraeus Port is not for sale and that COSCO will maintain its strategic presence at the port; the port is one of the most important container hubs at the center of Africa-Asia-Europe trade.

Piraeus Port COSCO Shipping China

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

autonomous truck Felixstowe Port electric vehicle

Port of Felixstowe Expands Autonomous Truck Fleet with 34 Vehicles

A detailed summary of Port of Felixstowe's strengthening of operational efficiency, emission reduction, and net-zero targets with new autonomous trucks acquired from Westwell.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

tanker accident toxic gas leak Istanbul

Toxic Leak on Tanker off Istanbul: One Crew Member Dies

A newly built Panama-flagged tanker transiting near Istanbul experienced a toxic substance leak; one crew member died in the incident and emergency chemical response teams were activated aboard the vessel.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

road transport rail transport modal shift

Road Transport: Enemy of Rail or Necessary Complement?

As Europe's rail sector argues that truck transport occupies a privileged position, road representatives emphasize this is a bias and that the two modes are actually interdependent; Febetra and RailGood executives share their views on sectoral competition, regulation, and modal shift.

Logistics · November 21, 2025 - Friday

Fatigue Cracks Found in Engine Mount of Crashed UPS MD-11F Aircraft

The left engine separation of a UPS MD-11F cargo aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville on November 4 revealed significant "fatigue cracks" in the engine pylon and attachment points, according to NTSB preliminary reports. The crash resulted in 14 fatalities.

UPS cargo aircraft MD-11F

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

military mobility rail transport European Union

What Does the EU's Military Mobility Package Mean for Rail Freight?

The European Commission's Military Mobility Package aims to accelerate the transport of military equipment and personnel within the EU, taking a step toward "military Schengen," and promoting more compatible use of rail infrastructure for both civilian and military purposes.

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

FedEx: Global Supply Chain Shocks Will Be Permanent, New Regional Balance Emerging

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam stated that global trade has permanently changed due to technology, geopolitical risks, and tariffs, with supply chains shifting toward regionalization, and that reversing this transformation will be difficult.

FedEx supply chain regionalization

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Leaf Home Cuts Logistics Costs by 20% After Modernizing Supply Chain with Uber Freight TMS

Leaf Home digitized its increasingly complex supply chain following rapid growth by deploying Uber Freight's modern TMS platform, achieving 1,000 hours of labor savings, a 20% reduction in FTL costs, and improved delivery performance.

Uber Freight TMS Leaf Home

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Maersk Opens $140 Million Flagship Logistics Center in Shanghai

Maersk opened its new flagship storage and logistics center of 113,000 m² in Shanghai Lin-gang, consolidating 147,000 m² of storage capacity, omnichannel fulfilment services, AEO certification, and an integrated ocean-air-land network under one roof.

Maersk Shanghai logistics center

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

MSC's 13,000–15,000 TEU Mega-Ships Create Two-Tier Fleet Structure on MED–NAEC Route

MSC's deployment of ultra-large vessels on the MED–NAEC route, creating a two-tier fleet structure, alongside detailed analysis of capacity trends and terminal operations impact as outlined in Sea-Intelligence research

MSC container ship MED-NAEC route

Logistics · November 20, 2025 - Thursday

Schneider National intermodal transportation rail service

Schneider National Launches Fast Track Premium Rail Service

With its new premium intermodal rail service called Fast Track, Schneider National aims to deliver "truck-speed intermodal experience" on US-Mexico lanes, offering transit times up to two days faster than competitors, 95% on-time delivery, priority rail placement, optimized drayage, and 24/7 tracking.

Logistics · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Poland Deploys Military to Eastern Rail Lines: Russia-Backed Sabotage Confirmed

Poland confirms that an explosion on strategic Line No.7 stretching to Ukraine was carried out by two Ukrainian agents on behalf of Russian intelligence; eastern rail lines are now protected by the military following the incident.

Poland rail sabotage Russia

Logistics · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Russian Sea Ports Handle 5.1% More Cargo in October 2025

Cargo volumes across Russia's maritime ports increased 5.1% year-on-year in October 2025, with growth driven by strong performance in oil, coal, LNG and scrap cargo, while imports fell 13%.

Russia seaports cargo handling

Logistics · November 19, 2025 - Wednesday

Two Major Uncertainties for 2026: US Restocking Wave and Return to the Red Sea

Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen emphasizes two critical variables that will shape container shipping in 2026: when a restocking wave will begin in the US and how global routes will be affected by the reopening of Red Sea–Suez passages.

container shipping Red Sea Suez Canal

Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

NTSB: Single Loose Cable Caused Dali's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collision

The NTSB determined that the power outage leading to the container ship Dali's collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024 was caused by a single loose signal cable that did not fully seat in the terminal block.

container ship Dali bridge collapse

Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

DSV Leaps Ahead of Rival to Become World's Largest Freight Forwarder

DSV has overtaken its German rival in the latest financial results comparison to claim the position of world's largest freight forwarder, while DHL and Kuehne+Nagel both navigated a challenging quarter.

DSV freight forwarder DHL

Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

Gemini's "Reliability Surcharge" Sparks Debate: Shippers Divided

Gemini Cooperation, the Maersk–Hapag-Lloyd partnership, is considering charging a premium reliability surcharge for on-time arrival performance above 89%; however, shippers remain deeply divided on the legitimacy of the fee.

Gemini Cooperation Maersk Hapag-Lloyd

Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

Kuehne+Nagel Appoints Former DSV Executive Aaron Scott to Head UK Operations from 2026

Kuehne+Nagel strengthens its UK strategy by appointing Aaron Scott, a former DSV executive with approximately 30 years of industry experience, as the new leader of its UK division from 2026.

Kuehne+Nagel DSV senior appointment

Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

Crude Oil Loadings Delayed 2–3 Days at Novorossiysk Following Ukrainian Attack

Ukrainian attack on the Sheskharis terminal at Novorossiysk port has damaged Suezmax jetties, causing 2–3 day delays in Russia's crude oil loadings.

Novorossiysk crude oil Ukraine

Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

Peninsula Expands Bio-Fuel Storage and Blending Facility at Rotterdam Chane Terminal

Peninsula has increased bio-fuel storage and blending capacity at Rotterdam's Chane Terminal with nine new tanks with 30,000 m³ capacity; a second phase to be completed in 2026 will bring total capacity to 110,000 m³.

Peninsula Rotterdam Biofuel

Logistics · November 18, 2025 - Tuesday

Russia Proposes Strategic Cooperation with India in Ice-Class and Green Shipbuilding

Russia presented India with a comprehensive shipbuilding cooperation package including ice-class vessels, fishing and passenger ship designs, green shipbuilding, R&D, crew training, and the establishment of joint shipyard clusters in Mumbai and Chennai.

Russia India shipbuilding

Logistics · November 17, 2025 - Monday

APM Terminals to Build Bangladesh's Deepest Container Terminal in Chittagong

APM Terminals will construct the $550 million Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh's main gateway. Scheduled to open in 2030, the terminal will be the country's deepest and most modern container facility and will be operated by APMT under a 30-year concession agreement.

APM Terminals Bangladesh Chittagong

Logistics · November 17, 2025 - Monday

Bangladesh Laldia Terminal APM Terminals

Bangladesh Formally Approves 550 Million Dollar Laldia Terminal Concession Agreement

Bangladesh has signed a 550 million dollar PPP agreement with APM Terminals and QNS Container Services for the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, opening the way for a low-emission deep-water terminal that will increase the country's annual capacity by 800,000 TEU, accommodate vessels up to 6,000 TEU, and become operational by 2030.

Logistics · November 17, 2025 - Monday

blank sailing China-US trade container shipping

CMA CGM Strengthens Intermodal Network with 20% Stake in EUROGATE Terminal in Hamburg

CMA CGM acquires a 20% stake in EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) and participates in the Western Expansion project, which will increase terminal capacity from 4 million TEU to 6 million TEU; through this move, the company is deepening its vertically integrated logistics strategy.

CMA CGM EUROGATE Port of Hamburg

Logistics · November 14, 2025 - Friday

China–US Blank Sailings Stabilizing After Months of Turbulence

China–US blank sailing rates, which spiked sharply during 2025 due to tariffs, have begun normalizing with an 82 percent decline following the US–China trade ceasefire; carriers are adjusting to new demand levels.

Logistics · November 14, 2025 - Friday

Iranian Forces Divert Talara Tanker to Iranian Waters

The Marshall Islands-flagged Talara tanker sharply changed course toward Iran's Cask terminal after three small vessels approached it off Khor Fakkan; the incident is assessed to be an intervention by the IRGC Navy.

Tanker Iran Gulf of Oman

Logistics · November 13, 2025 - Thursday

CMA CGM and Edison Complete Italy's First LNG Ship-to-Ship Bunkering in Trieste

CMA CGM SALAMANQUE, the first container vessel to receive LNG via ship-to-ship bunkering at Trieste Port, was serviced by Ravenna Knutsen; the operation represents a significant milestone in the development of Italy's LNG bunkering infrastructure.

CMA CGM Edison LNG

Logistics · November 13, 2025 - Thursday

CMA CGM Strengthens European Infrastructure Network with 20% Stake in Hamburg CTH Terminal

CMA CGM signs agreement to acquire 20% stake in EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH), joining the expansion project that will increase terminal capacity from 4 million to 6 million TEU and strengthen its European logistics network in Hamburg.

CMA CGM Hamburg terminal investment

Logistics · November 13, 2025 - Thursday

Hapag-Lloyd Fine-Tunes Gemini Network for Efficiency: "Refinement, Not Revolution"

Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said adjustments will be made to add and remove certain ports in the Gemini Cooperation network operated with Maersk, noting that the review involves "small efficiency-focused optimizations" and that the company has no plans to return to the Red Sea/Suez route.

Hapag-Lloyd Maersk Gemini Cooperation

Logistics · November 13, 2025 - Thursday

Russia and Iran Discuss Container Line Between Makhachkala and Iranian Ports

Russian and Iranian delegations discussed the modernization of Makhachkala Port and the establishment of a new container line between Makhachkala and Iran; the plans include increasing the port's capacity to 10 million tons by 2030 under the North-South Corridor framework.

Russia Iran container line

Logistics · November 12, 2025 - Wednesday

EU's "Broken Wheels" Regulations to be Completed by Year-End

Following the 2023 Gotthard train accident in Europe, the Broken Wheels Task Force launched new safety standards. The EU is preparing to publish new regulations by year-end that update wheel safety and maintenance rules in rail freight transport.

rail transport European Union ERA

Logistics · November 12, 2025 - Wednesday

Evergreen Marine LNG-powered vessel container ship

Evergreen Expands Fleet by Nearly $3 Billion with Order for 14 New LNG-Fueled Vessels

Evergreen Marine has placed an order for a total of 14 LNG-fueled vessels of 14,000 TEU at South Korean and Chinese shipyards, adding approximately $3 billion in capacity to its fleet; with these orders, Evergreen's total fleet capacity reaches 2,747,549 TEU.

Logistics · November 12, 2025 - Wednesday

Houthi Pause on Shipping Attacks Lowers Tensions, But Risk Remains in Red Sea

Red Sea Houthi attacks Suez Canal

Logistics · November 12, 2025 - Wednesday

Port of Long Beach Maintains Record Volumes Through 2025 Despite Tariff Pressures

The Port of Long Beach, which recorded strong cargo volumes throughout 2025 despite tariff uncertainty, has processed 8.2 million TEU as of end-October and is approaching last year's record levels. However, volume declines are expected in the final two months of the year due to frontloading effects.

Long Beach Port tariff frontloading

Logistics · November 12, 2025 - Wednesday

First Regular Train Service from Russia Reaches Iran's Aprin Dry Port

The first regular train service from Russia to the Aprin Dry Port near Tehran, Iran, has been launched as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC); transit time was achieved in under two weeks, marking a critical milestone in the corridor's development.

INSTC Russia Iran

Logistics · November 12, 2025 - Wednesday

Valenciaport Unveils New Environmental Strategy: Net Zero, Green Corridors and Hydrogen at the Core

Valenciaport strengthened its climate adaptation and sustainable port goals through its new environmental strategy unveiled at Ecofira 2025, featuring a Net Zero Plan, renewable energy, shore-power (OPS), alternative fuels, green corridors and the Hydrogen Valley project in Sagunto.

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Logistics · November 12, 2025 - Wednesday

Xeneta: Calm in the Red Sea Could Sharply Drive Down Freight Rates

A reduction in Red Sea risk following a Houthi halt to attacks, coupled with a mass return to Suez, could increase global container capacity and trigger sharp declines in freight rates; Xeneta analysts emphasize that uncertainty remains very high.

Red Sea freight rates Xeneta

Logistics · November 11, 2025 - Tuesday

EU Commission Releases ERA Assessment: Positive Outcome, but Expectations Not Fully Met

The European Commission found the ERA's role in EU railway safety and harmonization significant, but noted that the agency has not yet reached the expected impact level in single market integration and full interoperability.

ERA European Commission rail

Logistics · November 11, 2025 - Tuesday

Cleaner Than New Ships: Container Vessels Aged 11–15 Years Show Best Emissions Performance

According to VesselBot's analysis of 73,000+ vessel transits, container ships aged 11–15 years produce lower emissions than new fleets thanks to route selection, loading optimization, and speed optimization; larger, fully-loaded vessels are far more efficient compared to smaller ships.

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Logistics · November 11, 2025 - Tuesday

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Port of Rotterdam Launches Market Consultation to Accelerate Hydrogen Import Terminals

Port of Rotterdam has initiated a market consultation process to accelerate the development of import terminals for hydrogen and hydrogen carriers (ammonia, methanol, LOHC); the aim is to overcome the energy transition's "chicken-and-egg" problem by identifying financial and operational bottlenecks.

Port of Rotterdam hydrogen ammonia

Logistics · November 11, 2025 - Tuesday

Schneider Fast Track: Truck-Speed Intermodal Shipping Enters New Era

Schneider National's Fast Track service delivers up to 2-day faster transit on US-Mexico routes, 95%+ on-time delivery, and 99.99% theft-free operations, bringing intermodal transportation to truck-level speed and reliability.

Logistics · November 11, 2025 - Tuesday

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Türkiye Opens Its 65th Marina: Strengthening Global Position in Maritime and Logistics

With the opening of Gazipaşa Marina, Türkiye's marina count has risen to 65; Uraloğlu emphasized sector growth, the merchant fleet's rise to 53.1 million DWT, Aliağa's entry into the world's top 100 ports, and growth in cruise and yacht tourism.

Logistics · November 10, 2025 - Monday

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Bulgaria and North Macedonia Sign Official Agreement for First Railway Border Crossing

Bulgaria and North Macedonia have signed an agreement to create the first railway border crossing in history between the two countries by constructing a railway tunnel that will pass beneath the Deve Bair mountain; the project marks a critical step in completing Corridor VIII.

Logistics · November 10, 2025 - Monday

U.S. Enforcement of Pest Detection in Project Cargo Shipments Intensifying: Cost Pressures Mount for Importers

CBP's strict enforcement of pest detection in wooden packaging materials (WPM) is imposing significant penalties and re-export risks on project cargo importers, with inspection practices tightening throughout 2025.

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Logistics · November 10, 2025 - Monday

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MS Sørøysund Grounds: 4,000 Liters of Diesel Spills Into Sea

The 62-meter landing craft MS Sørøysund ran aground in Tjeldsund; approximately 4,000 liters of diesel spilled into the sea, a 27,000-liter fuel tank is being transferred and emptied, and environmental teams are attempting to contain the spill with barriers.

Logistics · November 10, 2025 - Monday

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Shoreham Port Wins 2025 ESPO Award for Inclusion Strategy

Shoreham Port won the 2025 ESPO Award with its Diversity & Inclusion Strategy project supporting female employees; the share of women in management reached 50–55% and diversity-focused transformation increased the port's revenue by 52%.

Logistics · November 7, 2025 - Friday

Shanghai Reinforces Global Leadership as It Surpasses 40 Million TEU

China's Shanghai Port handled 4.83 million TEU in September, reaching a total of 41.5 million TEU in 2025; Ningbo-Zhoushan and other major Chinese ports also recorded robust double-digit growth.

Shanghai Port container handling TEU

Logistics · November 6, 2025 - Thursday

Suez Canal Traffic Up 10%: Major Shipping Lines Return to Route

The Suez Canal is experiencing its largest traffic surge since the crisis that began in 2023. In October, 229 vessels transited, total tonnage rose 10%, and major lines like CMA CGM and MSC have begun testing the route again.

Suez Canal Red Sea container shipping

Logistics · November 5, 2025 - Wednesday

Canada Post Strikes: How Can Shippers Manage Holiday Peak Season?

Canada Post workers' rotating strikes create unpredictable delivery delays as the holiday season approaches. Experts recommend that businesses strengthen customer communications, add alternative carriers, and maintain strong local delivery partners in major cities.

Canada Post strike holiday season

Logistics · November 5, 2025 - Wednesday

Damen Introduces New CF 5000 ICE Ice Class Cargo Vessel

Detailed news summary of design innovations, energy efficiency, sustainability features, and operational capabilities of the CF 5000 ICE ice class cargo vessel unveiled by Damen Shipyards Group at Europort 2025 in Rotterdam

Damen ice class vessel cargo ship

Logistics · November 5, 2025 - Wednesday

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Port of Oakland Sourced 86% of Its Electricity from Renewable Sources in 2024

Port of Oakland achieved significant progress toward its goal of becoming one of the U.S.'s cleanest ports in 2024 by sourcing 86% of its electricity from renewable or zero-carbon sources; the port also accelerated its clean energy transition through a 20-year, 4 MW energy storage agreement.

Logistics · November 5, 2025 - Wednesday

UPS Plane Crash: At Least 9 Killed, Worldport Operations Disrupted

A UPS MD-11 cargo aircraft crashed near Louisville, resulting in at least 9 deaths. The incident has caused sort operations at UPS's main air hub Worldport to halt and poses a risk of delays in domestic and international deliveries.

UPS plane crash Louisville

Logistics · November 4, 2025 - Tuesday