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(22 articles)AP Moller Capital Acquires Portek's 7 Global Port Terminals
AP Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Singapore-based Portek International from Mitsui and Co. Portek operates as a feeder terminal operator with interests in seven port
Vietnam Launches Logistics Service Strategy to Attract Investment
Vietnam has announced a new logistics service strategy designed to align with market realities and create investment opportunities in the sector. This policy initiative addresses Vietnam's growing rol
Thai Port Congestion Adds $600M in Export Costs
Thai exporters are facing approximately $600 million in added costs due to worsening port congestion. This disruption affects the broader Southeast Asian supply chain and increases operational expense
Maersk Adds Transport Document Amendment Fees to Indonesia, Timor Leste
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has announced a new fee structure for transport document amendments affecting shipments to Indonesia and Timor Leste. This policy change represents
Hapag-Lloyd Enforces No Manifest, No Load Rule for Malaysia
Hapag-Lloyd has implemented a strict 'no manifest, no load' policy for cargo destined to or transiting through Malaysia, requiring shippers to provide complete and accurate manifests before vessel loa
Pinglu Canal Set to Transform China-ASEAN Trade Routes
The Pinglu Canal represents a strategic infrastructure investment designed to strengthen trade connectivity between China and ASEAN member states. According to Thai business experts cited in this repo
Vietnam Targets $48B Textile Exports by 2026
Vietnam has announced an ambitious export target of $48 billion in textile and apparel products by 2026, underlining the country's strategic commitment to maintaining and expanding its position in the
GEODIS Opens Philippines Freight Forwarding Office
GEODIS, a global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has established a new freight forwarding office in the Philippines, marking another strategic expansion into Southeast Asia's rapidly gr
Global Giants Turn to Chinese Partners Despite Trade Tensions
Despite ongoing trade tensions and supply chain diversification efforts, major industrial companies across North America and Southeast Asia are paradoxically increasing their reliance on Chinese partn
Japan Railways Eyes Thailand Freight Market with Reliable Rail Service
Japan Railways is making a strategic push into Thailand's freight market by positioning its rail transport capabilities as a reliable alternative to existing logistics options. This expansion represen
Reitar & Smart Pointer Logistics Form Strategic JV
Reitar and Smart Pointer Logistics have announced the formation of a joint venture, marking a significant consolidation move within the Southeast Asian logistics sector. This partnership combines the
Hyundai Glovis Expands Air Freight for K-Pop and K-Beauty Exports
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, is expanding its air freight capabilities to specifically target the booming K-pop and K-beauty export markets. This strategic move ref
Reitar & Smart Pointer Logistics Form JV in Philippines
Reitar and Smart Pointer Logistics have announced the formation of a joint venture, signaling strategic consolidation in the Southeast Asian logistics market. This partnership combines the operational
ICTSI East Java Terminal Strengthens Eastern Indonesia Trade Corridor
ICTSI's East Java Terminal is actively pursuing enhanced trade connections within Eastern Indonesia, signaling the terminal operator's commitment to developing underutilized regional corridors. This s
Vietjet Air Cargo partners with Group Concorde for Japan, Indonesia
Vietjet Air Cargo has partnered with Group Concorde to provide ground handling and cargo operations services at key locations in Japan and Indonesia. This strategic procurement decision reflects Vietj
Container Crunch at Singapore, Colombo Disrupts Indian Exports
A critical container availability crisis at two major Southeast Asian transshipment hubs, Singapore and Colombo, is cascading disruptions throughout Indian export supply chains. These ports serve as e
Sabah Port Congestion Threatens Regional Supply Chain
Sabah's port infrastructure is experiencing significant congestion that extends beyond temporary operational disruptions, representing a structural threat to the state's supply chain ecosystem. The co
SCL Expands Vietnam Project Cargo Footprint via Local Partnership
SCL, a supply chain and logistics provider, is making a deliberate market entry move into Vietnam's project cargo sector by establishing a local partnership. This represents a calculated expansion str
AGX Logistics Targets Aerospace Growth Strategy
AGX, a Malaysian logistics provider, is pursuing strategic diversification into the aerospace sector as part of a higher-growth trajectory. This move reflects broader industry trends toward specialize
Asia Maritime Piracy Drops 64% in H1 2026, Boosting Trade Security
The maritime security landscape across Asia has undergone a dramatic transformation in the first half of 2026, with armed robbery incidents plummeting 64% compared to the same period last year. ReCAAP
SE Asian Ports Face Congestion Risk from Middle East Container Surge
Southeast Asian container ports are bracing for significant congestion as demand for Middle East-bound containerized cargo intensifies, creating potential bottlenecks at three major regional hubs: Sin
Panstar Expands Asian Container Network via Korea Near-Sea Alliance
Panstar Group, a South Korean ro-ro and shipping agency operator, has strategically entered the container shipping market by joining the Korea Near-Sea Freight Conference, a coalition of feeder operat