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(56 articles)Shandong Port Opens Direct Shipping Route to Americas via Mexico
Shandong Port Group's Bohaiwan Port has inaugurated a new break-bulk shipping route to the Americas, marked by the maiden voyage of the Yan Cheng carrying 15,000 metric tons of cargo from Weifang Port
TC-HICT Milestone: 8.2M TEUs Solidify Northern Vietnam Port Hub
Tan Cang-Haiphong International Container Terminal (TC-HICT) has processed over 8.2 million TEUs since opening in May 2018, establishing itself as a critical deep-water gateway for northern Vietnam. T
Middle Corridor freight traffic poised to triple by 2030
Supply chain leaders gathered in Astana to discuss the strategic role of Azerbaijan and regional infrastructure in expanding the Middle Corridor, a critical trade route connecting China, Central Asia,
DHL Expands Pharma Air Cargo Corridors Across Europe, Asia, US
DHL has introduced six new pharmaceutical air cargo corridors connecting Europe, Asia, and the United States to strengthen connectivity for healthcare logistics. This expansion aims to improve the rel
DHL adds six dedicated healthcare air routes to Asia
DHL Global Forwarding has announced six new dedicated cold chain air routes linking major pharma hubs in Asia with distribution centers in North America and Europe. Three routes operate from Cincinnat
FIATA Report: Geopolitical Risk Drives Supply Chain Resilience Focus
FIATA's release of the 2026 Market Report during its centenary celebrations in Milan underscores a critical industry shift: supply chains are moving from cost optimization to building resilience again
FIATA Launches Handbook on Multimodal Corridors: Middle Corridor Case Study
FIATA has released the User Handbook on Multimodal Transport Corridors, a strategic resource developed to help freight forwarders evaluate and operate transport flows across multimodal corridors from
Russia, Azerbaijan Pursue North-South Transport Corridor
Russia and Azerbaijan are engaging in discussions to develop the North-South transport corridor, a regional initiative aimed at improving cross-border trade connectivity. This development reflects eff
Hong Kong Port Taps Pinglu Canal to Reclaim Cargo Volume
Hong Kong Port is leveraging the newly opened Pinglu Canal as a strategic asset to reverse declining cargo volumes and deepen its position as a critical regional transhipment hub. The canal connects i
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
Railport Strengthens Turkey-Germany Rail Logistics Link
Railport is expanding its role as a critical logistics hub connecting Turkish supply chains with the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany, one of Europe's largest industrial and manufacturing cent
China-Europe Rail Freight Explodes 10.8x in Decade
Over the past decade, China-Europe freight rail services have experienced explosive growth, with trip volumes surging 10.8 times. This dramatic expansion reflects a fundamental shift in how goods move
Direct Container Route Links Nanning & Can Tho
A new direct container shipping route has been established between Nanning (China) and Can Tho (Vietnam), representing a strategic expansion of regional maritime connectivity in Southeast Asia. This d
Yangtze River Ports Expand Ocean Container Routes to Mexico, North Africa
China's Yangtze River ports are making a strategic pivot toward international ocean container shipping, with Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers launching direct services from Jiangyin to Mexico's Man
Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, IAG Launch Global Cargo Partnership
Qatar Airways Cargo, MASkargo, and IAG Cargo have completed their first successful trial shipment and are preparing to commercially launch a landmark trilateral cargo joint venture within weeks. This
Hacis Extends China Direct Service to Vietnam Market
Hacis has extended its SuperLink China Direct service to Vietnam, marking a strategic expansion of its regional logistics footprint in Southeast Asia. This service extension represents an effort to en
Etihad Rail Opens Direct Freight Corridor Between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi
Etihad Rail has launched a new direct freight service connecting Fujairah, a critical UAE port on the eastern coast, with Abu Dhabi, strengthening the backbone of UAE regional logistics infrastructure
CargoSyr 2026: Syria Positions as Key Regional Transport Hub
CargoSyr 2026 represents a strategic initiative to position Syria as a critical node in regional supply chain networks, emphasizing transportation infrastructure and trade facilitation across the Midd
Etihad Rail, AD Ports Launch New Fujairah–ICAD Rail Service
Etihad Rail and AD Ports have jointly launched a new rail freight service connecting Fujairah Port to the Integrated Cargo Village at ICAD (Intermodal Cargo and Logistics Hub). This expansion represen
Multimodal Logistics: Unlocking Trade Routes for Landlocked Africa
This article addresses a critical infrastructure challenge affecting a substantial portion of Africa's economic potential: the isolation of landlocked nations from efficient international trade networ
ECRL Economic Commissioning Begins: New Rail Trade Route
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has begun its economic commissioning phase, marking a pivotal transition from infrastructure completion to operational service delivery. This development signals that t
Varuna Corridor Transforms Varanasi Freight Access
The Varuna Elevated Corridor represents a significant infrastructure investment designed to enhance freight movement efficiency through Varanasi, a critical logistics hub in northern India. This devel
China's Pinglu Canal Opens: New River-Sea Route Reshapes Regional
China's Beibu Gulf Port Group has successfully completed test operations on the Pinglu Canal, validating a strategic new inland waterway link connecting Guigang on the Xijiang River to Qinzhou's conta
Crowley & Port Houston Launch Weekly Central America-US Gulf Service
Crowley Maritime Corporation and Port Houston have jointly launched a new weekly shipping service directly connecting Central America with the U.S. Gulf Coast, marking a strategic expansion of regiona
Maersk Launches Rail Link Between Tangier and Casablanca
Maersk has established a dedicated rail connection between the port cities of Tangier and Casablanca, creating a more efficient multimodal logistics corridor for the Moroccan market. This infrastructu
Rio Brasil Terminal Launches Norcoast Cabotage Service
Rio Brasil Terminal has announced a new cabotage service in partnership with Norcoast, enhancing inter-regional maritime connectivity along Brazil's coast. This expansion represents a strategic effort
Vietnam Launches Rail Freight Corridor to China Targeting 1,500 Containers Annually
Vietnam is establishing a new rail freight service to China with an ambitious target of 1,500 containers per year, signaling a strategic shift toward diversifying transport corridors in Southeast Asia
KLN Opens 10,500-km Europe-Gulf Corridor for Overland Trade
KLN has launched a new 10,500-kilometer road corridor connecting Europe and the Gulf region, representing a significant infrastructure development in overland logistics connectivity. This corridor est
ECRL Final Phase Positions Pahang Rail as Regional Trade Hub
Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is entering its concluding phase, with Pahang state positioning the infrastructure as a transformative logistics and economic corridor. The project represents a
Raya Airways Launches Penang-Maldives Scheduled Cargo Route
Raya Airways has inaugurated a new scheduled cargo service connecting Penang, Malaysia to the Maldives, marking an expansion of air freight capacity in the South and Southeast Asian corridor. This dev
HMM Launches India-East Africa Container Service
HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) has announced a new dedicated container service linking India with East African ports, representing a strategic expansion of connectivity between two rapidly growing trad
Zeebrugge-Romania Rail Corridor Reshapes European Auto Logistics
A newly established rail corridor linking Belgium's Zeebrugge port with Romania's primary automotive manufacturing and distribution hub represents a structural shift in European automotive supply chai
DP World Opens New Rail Corridor Connecting Western and Southeastern Europe
DP World, a leading global logistics and port operator, has unveiled a new rail corridor connecting western and southeastern Europe, marking a significant infrastructure investment in continental frei
Global Road Networks Ranked 2026: Strategic Infrastructure Analysis
GetTransport.com has released a comprehensive ranking of the largest road networks by country for 2026, providing supply chain professionals with critical infrastructure intelligence for logistics pla
Maersk Expands Shuttle Network Across West Coast Latin America
Maersk is significantly expanding its regional shuttle service model to West Coast Latin America, transitioning from a single-vessel Balboa–Posorja operation into a comprehensive three-vessel network.
Historic Direct Rail Link Connects India to Nepal via Container Freight
The Northeast Frontier Railway has inaugurated its first direct container freight service to Nepal, marking a structural expansion of cross-border rail connectivity in South Asia. This historic shipme
Saudi-Australia Direct Cargo Route Launches with 100-Tonne Capacity
Saudi Arabia and Australia have inaugurated their first direct scheduled air cargo route connecting Riyadh and Melbourne, with a 100-tonne capacity per service. This represents a structural expansion
China-Vietnam Rail Corridor Launches 2026: New Freight Route
China and Vietnam are developing the Qinghai-Dong Nai rail corridor, a significant cross-border freight infrastructure project scheduled to become operational in 2026. This direct rail connection will
Latin America's Ocean-Inland Gap: Why Connected Logistics Matters
Maersk has identified a critical gap in Latin America's logistics infrastructure: the disconnect between ocean freight networks and inland distribution systems. This fragmentation creates inefficienci
Kazakhstan-China Rail Freight Surges 9% in H1 2026
The Kazakhstan–China rail corridor experienced a 9% volume increase during the first half of 2026, reflecting strengthening trade momentum along this critical transcontinental route. This growth under
China-Kazakhstan corridor expansion strengthens Asia trade routes
China and Kazakhstan are accelerating the development of logistics corridors that enhance bilateral trade and regional supply chain connectivity. This expansion represents a strategic investment in ov
Italian Rail Corridor Connects Major Ports for Automotive Logistics
Three key logistics players, Automar, FS (Ferrovie dello Stato, Italy's state railway), and GTA, have established an integrated rail logistics corridor connecting multiple Italian ports for automotive
China-Kazakhstan Logistics Corridor Expansion Strengthens Trade
China and Kazakhstan are expanding their logistics corridor infrastructure, deepening bilateral trade and supply chain connectivity across Central Asia. This development represents a structural enhanc
DHL Launches Thrice-Weekly Bangkok-Cincinnati Air Cargo Route
DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new dedicated air cargo route operating three times weekly between Bangkok and Cincinnati, directly addressing capacity constraints on the transpacific trade lane.
DHL Launches Thailand-US Freighter Route to Boost Air Cargo
DHL has established a new dedicated freighter route connecting Thailand and the United States, marking a significant expansion in air cargo infrastructure between Southeast Asia and North America. Thi
Jaxport Launches Asia-LatAm-Med Container Service via ZCP-Amberjack
Zim Integrated Shipping Services and Mediterranean Shipping Co. have launched the ZCP-Amberjack container service, marking a significant expansion of Jacksonville port's global connectivity. The weekl
Air Canada, Avianca Form Strategic Partnership for Network Expansion
Air Canada and Avianca, through parent company Abra Group, have formalized a joint business agreement to create strategic network synergies across their combined operations. This partnership addresses
SolitAir Launches Dubai-Tianjin Air Cargo Route
SolitAir has announced the launch of a new dedicated cargo route connecting Dubai and Tianjin, marking a strategic expansion of its operational footprint in China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
DHL Expands Vietnam-US Air Freight with New Freighter Service
DHL Global Forwarding has announced a new dedicated freighter operation connecting Vietnam and the United States, marking a strategic expansion of transpacific air cargo capacity. This development ref
Egypt Strengthens East Africa Logistics Corridor for Regional Trade
Egypt is positioning itself as a critical logistics hub for East African trade through the development of an enhanced logistics corridor. This strategic infrastructure initiative reflects growing reco