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(94 articles)DHL Raises 2026 Profit Guidance on Strong Peak Season Outlook
DHL Group raised its 2026 profit guidance significantly, now expecting EBIT to exceed 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) compared to the prior forecast of $7.3 billion. The upward revision reflects streng
Savannah Port Plans 3.5M TEU Terminal to Boost US Capacity
The Port of Savannah is planning to construct a new 3.5 million TEU container terminal that will increase the port's total annual handling capacity to 12 million TEUs. This expansion addresses growing
Border Capacity Crisis Pushes Shippers to Transloading
The US-Mexico border is experiencing a structural capacity crisis as US regulatory enforcement (English proficiency rules and cabotage restrictions) has reduced the B1 driver pool by 25,000 since Apri
India's Inland Waterway Cargo Surpasses 2030 Goals
India's inland waterway cargo operations have reached 218 million tonnes, surpassing the nation's 2030 capacity target earlier than projected. This milestone signals accelerating investment in waterwa
Brazil's Waterborne Freight Hits 5-Year High with 9.81% Growth
Brazilian waterborne freight transport achieved its strongest performance in five years, recording 374.6 billion tonne-kilometers (TKU) in 2025, representing a 9.81% increase from 2024. This growth re
DHL Expands Cold Chain Network at Cargo Airports
DHL is expanding its cold chain network through enhanced cargo airport and airline services, signaling increased investment in temperature-controlled logistics capacity. This expansion addresses growi
LA Port Breaks 118-Year Record with 1M+ TEU September Surge
The Port of Los Angeles achieved an unprecedented milestone in September 2026, processing 1,042,652 TEUs, surpassing the previous monthly record by more than 20,000 units. This record was part of an e
Record September Imports Signal Extended Peak Season, Warehouse Capacity Tight
U.S. container imports reached a record 2.546 million TEUs in September, up 10.3% year-over-year, extending an unusually prolonged peak shipping season that began early and stretched through summer an
DHL Expands North America Logistics for Data Center Demand
DHL is expanding its logistics infrastructure across North America in response to increasing global demand for data center logistics services. This capacity investment reflects the growing importance
Walmart Opens 5th Automated Fulfillment Center in California
Walmart has officially opened its fifth next-generation automated fulfillment center in Stockton, California, marking a significant expansion of its e-commerce logistics infrastructure. The 900,000 sq
DP World and MOL Expand Automotive Logistics at Jebel Ali
DP World and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) are collaborating to enhance automotive logistics infrastructure at the Jebel Ali port terminal in Dubai, signaling a strategic investment in Middle Eastern auto
Trimac Opens ISO Tank Depot in Houston Chemical Corridor
Trimac, a leading North American transportation and logistics provider, has opened a new ISO tank depot facility in Houston's chemical corridor. This infrastructure investment strengthens the company'
Yantai Port Rail Corridor Hits 10Mt Milestone with African Bauxite
Yantai Port has reached a significant operational milestone with its rail freight corridor handling 10 million tonnes of cargo, including substantial volumes of African bauxite destined for processing
Yantai Port Rail Freight Corridor Exceeds 10M Tons Capacity
Yantai Port has achieved a significant operational milestone by surpassing 10 million tons of annual throughput through its rail freight corridor, reflecting growing momentum in intermodal transportat
3PLs Scale Operations to Meet E-Commerce Acceleration Demands
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are successfully expanding their operational capabilities and service offerings to match the accelerating pace of e-commerce demand. The article highlights how 3P
XPO Logistics Expands Network with Two New Service Centers
XPO Logistics announced the expansion of its service center network with the addition of two new facilities. This capacity expansion represents the company's strategic response to rising demand for in
33 Daily Freighters Show Hyperscaler Boom Reshaping Air Trade
The rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers is creating an extraordinary surge in air cargo demand, with 33 freighters per day now dedicated to moving data center equipment into the United States.
DP World builds $7bn deep-sea port in Nigeria to boost West Africa trade
DP World and the Ogun State government have announced a USD 7 billion investment to construct a deep-sea port in Nigeria, marking a major infrastructure push to enhance West African port capacity and
Craters & Freighters Expands Arizona Shipping Capacity
Craters & Freighters Phoenix has announced an expansion of its commercial shipping support infrastructure across Central and Southern Arizona. This regional logistics provider is reinforcing its capac
COSCO Ports Posts 7.9% H1 2026 Throughput Growth
COSCO SHIPPING Ports, one of the world's largest container terminal operators, has reported a 7.9% increase in throughput during the first half of 2026. This growth reflects strengthening demand in gl
NEXEN TIRE Expands European Warehouse Automation Capacity
NEXEN TIRE, a major global tire manufacturer, is expanding its European supply chain infrastructure through automated warehouse enhancements. This strategic investment reflects growing demand for tire
Accuracy Shipping Secures CFS Expansion at Kandla Port
Accuracy Shipping has secured a letter of intent (LoI) to establish a container freight station (CFS) facility at Kandla port, one of India's major non-major ports. This development represents a strat
Japan Shipbuilding Investment Reshapes Global Ocean Freight Capacity
Japan's renewed commitment to shipbuilding investment signals a structural shift in global maritime capacity and logistics infrastructure. Historically a dominant force in vessel construction, Japan's
Circle Logistics Expands Reefer LTL Shipping Capacity
Circle Logistics has announced an expansion of its refrigerated less-than-truckload (reefer LTL) shipping capabilities, signaling growing market demand for temperature-controlled regional distribution
Circle Logistics Expands Reefer LTL Service for Food & Beverage
Circle Logistics has announced an expansion of its refrigerated less-than-truckload (LTL) service offerings, targeting food and beverage shippers seeking more flexible cold-chain transportation option
MSC Deploys 20,600 TEU Capacity to Asia-Latin America Route
MSC has received two new 10,300 TEU sister vessels, MSC Leticia X and MSC Clelia X, from Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, adding 20,600 TEU of combined capacity to the Asia-Latin America tra
Mexico's Supply Chain Growth Driven by Capacity & Digital Tools
Mexican supply chain operators are positioning themselves for sustained growth by combining physical capacity expansion with digital transformation initiatives. The article highlights that successful
SC Ports Expands Chassis Leasing to Boost Container Logistics
SC Ports has announced an expansion of its chassis leasing program, making additional equipment available to shipping lines and carrier partners. This strategic move addresses growing demand for relia
TAP Air Cargo Launches Nonstop Transatlantic Service to Orlando
TAP Air Cargo, Portugal's flag carrier, has announced a new nonstop cargo service connecting European markets directly to Orlando, Florida. This route expansion represents a strategic investment in tr
Tesla Invests $1.4M in Texas Distribution Hub Through 2028
Tesla is making a significant infrastructure investment with a $1.4 million commitment to build a substantial distribution center in Texas, signaling confidence in regional demand and fulfillment capa
DHL Express Launches Heavyweight Air Cargo Service
DHL Express has introduced a new heavyweight air cargo service designed to address growing demand for express delivery of heavy industrial goods and machinery. This service expansion represents a stra
India Completes 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor
India has successfully completed a 2,843-kilometer **dedicated freight corridor**, a major infrastructure milestone that fundamentally reshapes the country's freight transportation network. This corri
Port of LA Hits Record 3-Month Volume Run in August
The Port of Los Angeles reported record-breaking containerized cargo volumes in August, capping off its strongest three-month volume run in the port's operational history. This surge reflects recoveri
India's DFCs Drive Logistics Transformation & Trade Growth
India's Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) represent a strategic infrastructure investment reshaping the nation's logistics ecosystem. These specialized rail corridors, designed exclusively for freigh
BYD Faces Car-Carrier Shortage Amid Record EV Export Push
BYD, the world's largest new-energy vehicle producer, is confronting a critical logistics constraint that threatens to cap its aggressive overseas expansion ambitions. The company is currently trackin
Nurminen Logistics Doubles Sweden-Italy Rail Capacity
Nurminen Logistics has announced a capacity expansion on its Sweden-Italy rail corridor, introducing two weekly departures and enhanced transport options. This development signals growing confidence i
Western Carriers Expands Kolkata Terminal for EXIM Cargo Growth
Western Carriers has undertaken a significant infrastructure upgrade at its Kolkata terminal facility to accommodate growing export-import cargo volumes. This expansion reflects the increasing demand
Global Container Fleet Expands to 34M TEUs by September
The global container ship fleet is projected to reach 34 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in September, representing a significant expansion of available maritime cargo capacity. This growt
Class 8 Truck Orders Hit 111% YoY Growth as 2027 EPA Transition Looms
North American Class 8 truck orders remained exceptionally strong in August 2026, with preliminary net orders of 18,200 units, up 42% year-over-year despite a 19% sequential decline from July. This ma
APM Terminals Breaks Ground on New Laldia Port Terminal
APM Terminals has initiated groundbreaking for a new terminal facility in Laldia, marking a significant infrastructure investment in South Asia's maritime logistics network. This development represent
Cosco's $3B Ship Order Reshapes Global Container Market
Cosco Shipping's ambitious newbuild program, 18 container vessels totaling approximately $3 billion in orders, represents a strategic pivot to consolidate its position among the world's top three line
Laredo Border Freight Explodes 1000%: Nearshoring Reshapes Trade Lanes
The Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge in Laredo is experiencing an extraordinary surge in cross-border freight movements, climbing from approximately 800 daily loads in 2022 to over 10,000 toda
Walmart Invests $1.3B in Georgia Automated Fulfillment Hub
Walmart is investing $1.3 billion to construct a 1.5-million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Georgia, with groundbreaking expected later this year. This strategic facility represents a sig
Crowley Launches Weekly Central America-Gulf Service via Port Houston
Crowley Maritime Corporation and Port Houston have announced the launch of a new weekly direct shipping service connecting Central America to the U.S. Gulf Coast. This expansion addresses growing dema
Amazon Opens Logistics Network to Rival Retailers
Amazon is strategically expanding its proprietary logistics network to serve third-party companies beyond its own retail operations. This represents a significant structural shift in how Amazon moneti
Malaysia Shipping Boosts Cold Chain with PIL Reefer Fleet
Malaysia Shipping Corporation has announced an expansion of its cold chain logistics capabilities by integrating PIL's reefer fleet into its service offerings. This partnership represents a capacity e
Jassper Shipping Invests $50M to Expand Project & Bulk Cargo
Jassper Shipping's $50 million investment signals strengthening capacity in India's project logistics and bulk cargo segments, addressing growing demand for specialized heavy-lift and breakbulk servic
Kuehne+Nagel Expands SE Asia Capacity with Cambodia Freight Station
Kuehne+Nagel's investment in a new Container Freight Station in Cambodia represents a strategic capacity expansion in Southeast Asia's growing logistics market. This infrastructure investment addresse
BNSF Expands Phoenix-DFW Intermodal Rail Service
BNSF Railway has announced an expansion of its intermodal service connecting Phoenix and the Dallas-Fort Worth region, marking a strategic infrastructure investment in the Southwest corridor. This exp
Laredo Border Gateway Faces Capacity Strain as Mexico Trade Surges
Mexico maintains its position as America's largest trading partner with $89.2 billion in June commerce, significantly outpacing Canada and China. Laredo, Texas continues to serve as the nation's prima