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(69 articles)Stockholm Norvik Opens New Bulk-Loading Facility
Stockholm Norvik has opened a new bulk-loading facility, adding handling capacity at a key Nordic port. This infrastructure expansion should benefit shippers moving bulk commodities through the Baltic
DHL invests $450M in Eastern Europe logistics hub
DHL Group is committing more than $447 million to expand logistics infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, with primary focus on Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania through 2030. Th
Prologis Boosts Development Forecast on Strong Q3, Segro Deal
Prologis reported strong third-quarter financial results with $2.39 billion in consolidated revenue, 8% above consensus estimates, and raised its full-year development starts forecast to $5.0-5.75 bil
Waabi expands autonomous trucking with Warrior Logistics partnership
Waabi and Warrior Logistics have formalized a commercial partnership to operate autonomous trucks on the Dallas-Houston corridor, marking a significant milestone in real-world autonomous vehicle deplo
Indian Railways Freight Hits 135M Tonnes in September: 6.1% YoY Growth
Indian Railways achieved 135.35 million tonnes of freight loading in September 2026, representing 6.14% growth compared to the same month in 2025. This performance reflects broad-based strength across
NYK and MISC Secure LNG Carrier Delivery for Japan Route in 2028
Asia LNG Transport, a joint venture between Japanese shipping giant NYK and Malaysian company MISC, has secured a long-term time-charter agreement for a newly constructed LNG carrier with 18,700 cubic
DP World and peers surge into Africa with $90M+ port investments
Major global terminal operators including DP World, MSC, and APMT are rapidly expanding their port infrastructure across Africa, signaling confidence in the continent's long-term trade potential. DP W
TLM Logistics Opens Game-Changing Mega Facility in Dubai
TLM Logistics has opened a major new facility in Dubai designed to enhance logistics operations in the Middle East. The development represents a strategic capacity expansion in a key regional hub, lik
New AI-focused transpacific air freight route connects LA to Asia
Nippon Express and Japan Airlines have established a new weekly air freight circuit connecting Los Angeles with key Asian distribution hubs, specifically designed to handle AI and semiconductor cargo.
Trump Announces $15B Iowa Steel Mill: 10M Tons Annual Capacity
Mesabi Metallics announced a $15 billion investment to build the largest steel mill in the United States, adding 10 million tons of annual production capacity and 1,750 jobs. The company is also inves
R600M Durban Logistics Park Construction Begins
Construction has commenced on a R600 million logistics park in Durban, representing a significant capacity expansion for South Africa's supply chain infrastructure. This development addresses growing
Anduril's $3.7B Baltimore Submarine Plant: 3,100 Jobs by 2030
Anduril Industries announced a transformative $3.7 billion investment in a submarine-component manufacturing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore, marking a significant structural shift in U.S
Jordan-UAE Railway breaks ground on new freight corridor
The Jordan-UAE Railway Company has begun construction on a new dedicated freight rail line, marking a significant infrastructure investment in the Middle East. This project represents a structural exp
Flydubai Cargo Launches Freighter Network with B737-800 Aircraft
Flydubai Cargo has launched its first dedicated freighter service with three B737-800 aircraft, each capable of carrying 23 tonnes of payload. This marks the airline's entry into scheduled air cargo c
DFDS increases Italy-Egypt freight service frequency for faster transit
DFDS, a major European shipping and logistics provider, has announced increased sailing frequency on its Italy-Egypt freight service, signaling confidence in demand on this Mediterranean-to-Africa tra
Dhaka River Terminal Expansion to Ease Chittagong Bottleneck
Chittagong Port Authority is pursuing a significant infrastructure expansion at Pangaon, seeking private investment to develop a second inland container terminal on 22 acres near Dhaka. This initiativ
SAR Orders 782 Freight Cars, 33 Locomotives to Expand Capacity
Saudi Railways Company (SAR) has announced significant procurement contracts totaling 782 freight cars and 33 locomotives, marking a substantial investment in regional rail infrastructure capacity. Th
Uber Freight Doubles N.C. Industrial Park Footprint for Growth
Uber Freight is doubling its operational footprint at a North Carolina industrial park, signaling continued investment in regional freight infrastructure and capacity expansion. This move reflects gro
Kuehne+Nagel Secures Long-Term Amazon Air Cargo Deal
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's largest logistics providers, has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Amazon to provide air cargo services. This agreement represents a significant capacit
Asian Carriers Expand India-East Africa Container Services
Container carriers led by Pacific International Lines, HMM, and Cosco are launching two new weekly departures from western India to East Africa this month, significantly expanding capacity on a trade
Turkon & Arkas Boost India-Mediterranean Shipping with 4000-TEU LNG Vessel
Turkish container carriers Turkon Line and Arkas Line are accelerating their footprint in the Indian market through a strategic vessel-sharing agreement launched in early 2025. The partnership, which
Radiant Logistics Invests $100M in Freight Rebound Strategy
Radiant Logistics has announced a significant $100 million capital commitment targeting recovery in the freight transportation sector. This investment signals corporate confidence in near-term demand
Maple Group Acquires Fladderak to Expand Project Logistics
Maple Group has announced the acquisition of Fladderak, a strategic move designed to bolster its project logistics capabilities and expand operational capacity. This acquisition represents a consolida
Indian Railways Adds 5 New Freight Terminals in Gujarat
Indian Railways has launched an infrastructure modernization initiative in Gujarat by establishing five new Goods Collection Terminals (GCTs), marking a strategic expansion of the nation's rail-based
Delaware Container Terminal Construction Launches New US Port Capacity
Construction has commenced on the Delaware Container Terminal, marking a significant infrastructure investment for the East Coast port network. This development represents a strategic capacity expansi
Circle Logistics Expands Reefer LTL to Meet F&B Demand Growth
Circle Logistics has announced an expansion of its refrigerated less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services, responding to accelerating demand from food and beverage companies seeking flexible, temper
Cosco Shipping IPO Accelerates Global Shipbuilding Expansion
Cosco Shipping's progress toward a China initial public offering signals strengthened capacity investments at a critical inflection point for global maritime logistics. The timing coincides with an in
APM Terminals Apapa Launches 24-Hour Barge Operations for Export Growth
APM Terminals Apapa, a critical gateway for West African trade, has introduced 24-hour barge operations to enhance export handling and reduce terminal congestion. This operational initiative represent
$669M Delaware Container Terminal Breaks Ground, Expands East Coast Capacity
The Delaware Container Terminal (DCT), a $669 million public-private partnership between Diamond State Port Corp. and Enstructure, has begun major construction on Delaware's largest-ever maritime infr
Lufthansa Acquires German Cargo Terminal to Expand Capacity
Lufthansa Cargo has agreed to acquire LUG air cargo handling GmbH, a ground services provider operating across Germany's three largest aviation hubs. This acquisition signals a strategic pivot toward
TCI to Expand Coastal Shipping by 30-40% Over Five Years
TCI, a major player in India's maritime logistics, has announced plans to significantly expand its coastal shipping capacity by 30-40% over the next five years. This expansion represents a substantial
UPS invests $2B to strengthen supply chain resilience
UPS has announced a strategic capital investment exceeding $2 billion directed toward strengthening supply chain resilience and operational flexibility. This significant commitment reflects the carrie
Nigeria's NRC Plans Rail Expansion to Relieve Port Bottlenecks
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is pursuing an expanded rail network as a strategic response to persistent port congestion affecting the country's trade flows. This infrastructure initiative re
MarineShaft Expands Lathe Capacity to Ø1100 mm
MarineShaft has announced an expansion of its mobile lathe capacity to accommodate shafts up to Ø1100 mm in diameter. This upgrade represents an incremental capacity enhancement for a specialized mari
India Restores 2018 Shipping Relaxations to Boost Export Capacity
India's Shipping Ministry has restored regulatory relaxations from 2018, a policy move designed to enhance shipping capacity availability for both exporters and importers operating within the Indian t
Lenovo Doubles U.S. Capacity, Expands to Saudi Arabia Amid Chip Risks
Lenovo is executing a strategic geographic diversification of its manufacturing footprint, doubling capacity at its U.S. facility and initiating production at its Saudi Arabia campus. This move direct
Allelys Boosts Lifting Capacity with Enerpac SBL1100
Allelys, a specialist in heavy-lift and project forwarding logistics, has announced a strategic equipment upgrade featuring the Enerpac SBL1100 lifting system. This procurement decision reflects the c
CMA CGM, RSGT Invest $434M in Jeddah Terminal Expansion
CMA CGM and RSGT have finalized a $434 million investment to develop containerized cargo capacity at Jeddah's port terminal, marking a significant commitment to Middle Eastern logistics infrastructure
UPS Invests $2B in Air Hubs as Amazon Exits Logistics
UPS is making a major strategic investment of $2 billion to expand its air hub infrastructure and deepen its healthcare logistics capabilities, capitalizing on a shifting competitive landscape as Amaz
Malaysia's ports face capacity crunch amid surging intra-Asia trade
Malaysia's port sector faces mounting pressure to accelerate infrastructure investment as intra-Asia trade continues to expand despite macroeconomic headwinds. Speaking at the Logistics Symposium 2026
Gulftainer Targets 10M TEU Capacity at Khorfakkan Terminal
Gulftainer has announced an ambitious capacity expansion target of 10 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually at its Khorfakkan terminal in the UAE. This represents a significant infrastru
CONCOR Launches Morbi-Mumbai Rail Freight Service
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has initiated a new dedicated containerized rail freight service connecting Morbi in Gujarat to Mumbai, signaling a strategic expansion of inland transport infr
BNSF and NFI Industries Partner at Barstow International Gateway
BNSF Railway and NFI Industries have announced a strategic partnership centered at the Barstow International Gateway, a key intermodal hub in California. This collaboration represents a significant al
Korean Air automates cargo hubs at Incheon and JFK
Korean Air is executing a major modernization initiative across its two largest cargo hubs, Incheon International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, by deploying automated cargo handli
BNSF Launches Faster Southwest Intermodal Service to Boost Capacity
BNSF Railway has introduced a faster intermodal service on the Phoenix-to-Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, reflecting growing shipper demand for expedited Southwest capacity. The new service completes the
Fujian Highton Expands Fleet With Two 62,000 DWT Heavylift Orders
Fujian Highton's decision to order two additional 62,000 DWT heavylift vessels from Taizhou Kouan represents a strategic capacity expansion in the specialized heavylift shipping segment. This procurem
Azerbaijan Transit Freight Hits Five-Year Peak, Reshaping Corridors
Azerbaijan has achieved a five-year peak in transit freight transport volumes, reflecting a significant structural shift in regional trade patterns and logistics infrastructure utilization. This miles
India Freight Loading Surges to 1,670 MT as DFC and GCT Expand
India's freight logistics landscape is experiencing accelerated growth driven by full operational capacity of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) and strategic expansion initiatives by GCT. Loading vol
China's 26,000km Outer Ring Highway Reshapes Logistics
China is advancing a 26,000-kilometre outer ring highway project designed to fundamentally reshape the country's logistics infrastructure and strengthen connectivity with border regions. This megaproj
KLN Launches Europe-Middle East RFS as Air Cargo Capacity Recovers
KLN has launched a new Regular Freight Service (RFS) connecting Europe and the Middle East, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo network during a period of gradual capacity recovery. This de