April 2026
Shippers should not overreact to recent increases in ocean freight rates linked to the Iran conflict, as current volatility remains below levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants.
Data from Drewry’s Container Freight Rate Insight shows that spot rates on major east-west and north-south trades have risen in recent weeks but are still less volatile and lower than peaks recorded during global supply chain disruptions in 2020.
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DHL Global Forwarding is expanding air freight capacity between Asia and Europe with new dedicated flights, leveraging assets from DHL Express to meet rising demand on the trade lane.
The company said it will launch weekly Boeing 777F services connecting Shanghai and Leipzig, as well as Hong Kong and Liège, with ...
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CEVA Logistics said March 31 it has completed its acquisition of Italy-based Fagioli Group after receiving regulatory approvals and meeting closing conditions.
The companies signed the share purchase agreement on Dec. 15, 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed.
CEVA said the deal strengthens its capabilities in project logistics, particularly in heavy transport, ...
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International airfreight rates surged in March, with some routes rising as much as 95 percent, as reduced capacity and higher fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict pushed prices toward pandemic-era highs, according to Drewry.
Rates from Shanghai to Dubai climbed 95 percent since the start of the war to US$8.60 ...
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AAL Shipping has unveiled its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, and announced two additional newbuildings as it expands capacity for heavy-lift cargo.
The vessel was named at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. In a statement, AAL Shipping said AAL Tianjin and AAL Miami will join the fleet in early 2028, bringing ...
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Log-hub has released version 6.1 of its platform, adding artificial intelligence-driven route optimization and expanded carbon emissions analysis as companies seek more automated and transparent logistics planning tools.
The update introduces AI-powered last-mile route optimization through the company’s Supply Chain Agent, allowing users to generate delivery plans using natural language inputs ...
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., known as “K” Line, said March 31 it has begun using bio-LNG fuel for its liquefied natural gas-powered car carriers under a new long-term procurement agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The company said the agreement will support the continued supply of carbon-neutral liquefied bio methane, ...
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