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(74 articles)U.S. Rail Freight Surges 4.1% as Steel & Energy Demand Drives
U.S. rail freight volumes demonstrated robust growth in the week ending August 29, 2026, with total carloads and intermodal units reaching 543,212 units—a 4.1% year-over-year increase. The growth was
DHL Expands Latin America Operations to Boost Regional Coverage
DHL is strategically expanding its operational presence throughout Latin America, signaling confidence in the region's e-commerce and trade growth potential. This expansion represents a meaningful inv
BikeWo GreenTech Enters Warehousing & Logistics Infrastructure
BikeWo GreenTech, a player in the automotive and two-wheeler ecosystem, is making a strategic move beyond manufacturing into the warehousing and logistics infrastructure space. This diversification si
Reitar Logtech & Smart Pointer Launch Cold-Chain JV in Hong Kong
Reitar Logtech Holdings and Smart Pointer Logistics Warehouse have established a joint venture to significantly expand cold-chain fulfillment infrastructure across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
RSGT and CMA CGM Invest $434M in Jeddah Port Terminal 4
RSGT and CMA CGM have committed $434 million to develop Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a significant infrastructure investment in Saudi Arabia's maritime gateway. This expansion addresses
RoadOne Expands Port of Charleston Operations via Strategic Acquisition
RoadOne has announced an acquisition that expands its operational footprint at the Port of Charleston, one of the busiest U.S. East Coast gateways. This strategic move signals RoadOne's commitment to
Sallaum Expands European Vehicle Logistics Operations
Sallaum, a logistics provider, has established a dedicated European vehicle logistics division to enhance its automotive transportation footprint across the continent. This strategic move represents a
Sallaum Lines Enters European Automotive Logistics Market
Sallaum Lines has established a dedicated automotive logistics operation in Europe, signaling continued expansion of specialized transportation services for the automotive sector. This strategic move
Jassper Shipping Secures $50M to Expand Project & Bulk Cargo
Jassper Shipping has secured $50 million in growth capital to expand its project logistics and bulk cargo operations, signaling confidence in demand for specialized shipping services. This capital inf
Jassper Shipping Invests $50M to Expand US Project Logistics
Jassper Shipping has announced a substantial $50 million capital investment focused on expanding its project logistics capabilities, signaling confidence in growing demand for specialized heavy-lift a
FedEx Stock Hits Consensus Target on Freight Growth Outlook
FedEx's stock performance aligning with analyst consensus targets indicates growing investor confidence in the freight market's trajectory. The company's positioning around freight-driven growth refle
U.S. Rail Freight Surges on Steel Demand and Tariff Effects
U.S. railroad freight traffic reached 525,099 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending August 15, marking a 2.4% increase year-over-year, with metallic minerals and ores emerging as the stron
DX Expands International Delivery Service for Growth
DX, a leading logistics and delivery operator, is expanding its international delivery capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative. This expansion reflects the increasing demand for reliable
167 Logistics Firms Crack 2026 Inc. 5000 List
The 2026 Inc. 5000 rankings have recognized 167 logistics and transportation companies as among America's fastest-growing private enterprises, highlighting a surge in entrepreneurial activity and inve
Montway Auto Transport Named to Inc. 5000 List
Montway Auto Transport has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This recognition reflects the company's strong op
India Road Freight Market to Triple to $401.9B by 2035
India's road freight transport market is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating growth from USD 165 billion in 2025 to USD 401.9 billion by 2035—representing a compound annual g
Rail Freight Volume Surges 2.4% YoY in Strong 2026
U.S. rail freight traffic posted solid year-over-year growth through the first 30 weeks of 2026, with total weekly carloads and intermodal units reaching 526,410—up 2.4% compared to the same period in
Cyprus Road Freight Activity Surges in Q1 2024
Cyprus's road freight sector is demonstrating sustained growth momentum through the first quarter, indicating strengthening economic activity and logistics demand in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Colis Privé Expands Last-Mile Delivery Into Spain and Portugal
Colis Privé, a major French last-mile delivery operator, is expanding its service footprint by entering the Spanish and Portuguese parcel delivery markets. This geographic expansion represents a strat
Saia's Aggressive Terminal Expansion Cuts Transit Times, Doubles Market Share
Saia Inc. is executing one of the most aggressive physical network expansions in the LTL industry, having opened 70 terminals since 2017 and 40 additional facilities since 2023 alone. CEO Fritz Holzgr
BNSF Rail Freight Earnings Jump 13.9% on Volume and Rate Growth
BNSF Railway delivered solid second-quarter financial results, with pre-tax earnings rising 13.9% to $2.06 billion and revenue climbing 14.6% to $6.56 billion. The growth was driven by a combination o
JNPA Handles 3M TEUs in First Quarter FY27
India's premier container port, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), has demonstrated sustained growth momentum during the first four months of the 2026-27 financial year, processing nearly 3 m
Japan Logistics Market Forecast to Hit 25.36 Trillion Yen in 2025
Market research firm Yano has released a forward-looking assessment of Japan's logistics sector, projecting the market to reach 25.36 trillion yen in 2025. This forecast provides supply chain professi
GXO Posts Strongest Sales Quarter in 3 Years Amid Logistics Surge
GXO Logistics delivered its strongest quarterly commercial performance in three years during Q2 2026, signaling robust demand for contract logistics services despite a cautious global freight environm
VoC Port Sets Record with 100 VinFast EV Shipment Milestone
VoC Port has achieved a significant operational milestone by successfully dispatching 100 VinFast electric vehicles in a single operation, demonstrating growing capacity and expertise in handling auto
Australia Logistics Market Entry: ROI Strategy Guide
IMARC Group has published a strategic guide addressing market entry pathways into Australia's logistics sector, positioning the analysis as a resource for businesses evaluating investment opportunitie
SAL Acquires Aviapartner Liege to Expand European Air Cargo
SAL has announced the acquisition of Aviapartner Liege, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo operations into continental Europe. This move represents SAL's commitment to growing its internat
BVB Freight Expands North American Logistics Network
BVB Freight has announced a significant expansion of its North American logistics operations, positioning itself to capture growing freight demand across the region. This expansion reflects broader in
Manufacturing & Data Centers Drive Freight Shipping Surge
The freight industry is poised for sustained demand growth driven by two powerful trends: a resurgence in domestic and international manufacturing activity, and the explosive expansion of data center
Brazil's Capital Goods Imports Surge Project Cargo Demand
Brazil is experiencing a surge in capital goods imports, creating increased demand for specialized project cargo logistics services. This trend reflects growing investment in infrastructure and indust
SEKO Logistics Expands Midwest & Texas Capacity
SEKO Logistics has announced plans to expand operational capacity across the Midwest and Texas regions, signaling confidence in regional demand growth and strategic positioning within North American s
Southeast Europe Logistics Boom: Investment Flows Despite Infrastructure Gaps
Southeast Europe is experiencing a surge in logistics and warehousing investment despite persistent infrastructure constraints that continue to challenge efficient operations across the region. Compan
CMA CGM Reports 19.2% Q2 Revenue Growth Amid Shipping Surge
CMA CGM, one of the world's leading container shipping lines, announced a substantial 19.2% revenue increase in the second quarter, reflecting strengthened demand across global trade lanes and improve
SEKO Logistics Expands U.S. Warehouse Capacity in Midwest and Texas
SEKO Logistics is reinforcing its U.S. footprint through strategic capacity investments in the Midwest and Texas, signaling confidence in sustained domestic demand and positioning for continued market
CONCOR Sets Record Q1 FY27 Performance with Peak Handling
CONCOR (Container Corporation of India) has reported its strongest quarterly performance in Q1 FY 2026-27, achieving record-breaking handling volumes and revenue figures. This milestone reflects robus
CILT India Highlights Railways' Role in Economic Growth Strategy
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) India has positioned railways as a cornerstone of India's economic growth strategy, presenting this perspective at FICCI's Future Rail India 2
North American Transborder Freight Surges 16.1% YoY in May 2026
North American transborder freight volumes experienced robust double-digit growth of 16.1% in May 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, reflecting strengthening demand across cross-border trade lan
Kuehne+Nagel Lifts Revenue to CHF 23.2B Amid Global Logistics Demand
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's largest third-party logistics providers, has reported net turnover of CHF 23.2 billion, reflecting sustained demand across its global operations. This financial milest
Lazaro Cardenas Port Hits Record H1 Cargo Volumes
The Port of Lazaro Cardenas has reported record cargo volumes for the first half of the year, reflecting robust demand through the primary Mexican Pacific gateway. This achievement underscores the por
Africa Cross-Border Road Freight Market Growth Through 2034
This market research report forecasts the trajectory of Africa's cross-border road freight transport sector through 2034, providing critical intelligence for supply chain professionals operating in or
Mexican Airports See Surge as Air Cargo Routes to Asia Expand
Awesome Cargo's addition of a third A330 freighter and launch of scheduled services between Mexico City and Ezhou (China) via Anchorage represents a structural shift in transpacific air cargo routing.
Davies Turner Launches Hanover Groupage Service in Germany
Davies Turner, a established logistics operator, has expanded its German road freight portfolio by introducing a dedicated groupage service from Hanover. This development represents a strategic move t
Brazil Rail Freight Hits Record 554M Tons in 2025
Brazil's freight rail system achieved a record throughput of 554.48 million useful tons in 2025, representing 2.6% growth year-over-year. This milestone underscores the critical role rail infrastructu
Barings Finances Quad-C's Acquisition of Armstrong Transport
Barings, a prominent investment firm, has provided financing to support Quad-C Partners' acquisition of Armstrong Transport Group, marking another consolidation move in North America's fragmented truc
Sarjak Container Lines Expands Maldives Cargo Services
Sarjak Container Lines has announced a strategic partnership with OGL to expand its cargo service offerings to the Maldives, marking a notable capacity enhancement on this South Asian trade lane. This
Air India Express Launches First Intl Export from Navi Mumbai
Air India has inaugurated its first international cargo export shipment from Navi Mumbai, marking a significant milestone for regional air freight infrastructure. This development enables agricultural
Positive Freight Shipping Trends Transform Africa Trade Routes
MSC has identified several positive developments reshaping freight shipping dynamics to and within Africa, suggesting a structural improvement in continental logistics capacity and connectivity. These
Expeditors Reports Steady Logistics Demand Amid Long-Term Growth
Expeditors International, a major global freight forwarding and logistics provider, has demonstrated consistent demand across its service lines, reflecting broader stability in the logistics sector. T
Grupo Alonso Opens Milan Forwarding Hub to Expand European Logistics
Grupo Alonso, a Spanish-based logistics operator, has announced the opening of Alonso Forwarding Italy in Milan, marking a strategic expansion of its European logistics infrastructure. This move posit
DP World Expands Fleet with 700 Trucks; Jeddah Shipping Line Grows
DP World, a leading global port and logistics operator, has announced a significant expansion of its ground transportation network by deploying 700 additional trucks while simultaneously launching new