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DP WorldDP World Begins Ecuador Port Berth ExpansionDP World

DP World, the Middle East-based logistics and supply chain solutions giant, has commenced its berth expansion at the Port of Posorja in Guayaquil, Ecuador.The project will significantly increase DP World’s terminal capacity at the deepwater port, consolidating Posorja’s role as a strategic gateway for international trade and driving Ecuador’s economic growth.The expansion will include construction of an additional 232.5 meters of dock, extending the terminal’s berth to 700 meters, which ... [+]

BIFA Urges Caution on Possible EU-UK Trade Reset

News of a possible “reset” in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, due for review in 2026, could raise unrealistic expectations, the British International Freight Association said Feb. 19.Calling “the use of ‘reset’ is regrettable,” BIFA said preparatory work will be undertaken this year in ... [+]

Trailer Bridge Forms Partnership with GenLogs

Trailer Bridge Inc. said it is partnering with freight intelligence company GenLogs to support the transport provider’s growing logistics division.The collaboration leverages GenLogs’ nationwide network of sensors, commercial and open-source datasets to source capacity, identify shippers, and combat fraud in the trucking industry.“We are excited ... [+]

Tariffs, Trade Policies Shippers’ Top Risk

Nearly half of shippers see shifting tariffs and trade policies as the top risks to supply chains in 2025, according to a survey from global logistics provider C.H. Robinson.Survey results also show shippers are actively preparing for changes in tariffs and trade policy, including analyzing ... [+]

DHL Looks Beyond ‘China Plus 1’ Strategy

A recent DHL Global Forwarding white paper highlights the importance of multi-shoring strategies to help companies safeguard their supply chains against global disruptions while strengthening their operational flexibility.                 The ocean and air freight division of DHL Group, in China Plus X: The New Global Supply ... [+]

US Warehousing Responds to Market Dynamics

Warehousing costs are estimated to account for 13 percent of the total supply chain expenses, while last-mile delivery holds the largest share at 41 percent of supply chain costs, according to ITS Logistics.In its first quarter U.S. Distribution and Fulfillment Index, ITS Logistics’ Producer Price ... [+]

Seafarer Safety Top Concern for Shipping Groups

The shipping industry and the international community must help put an end to a rise in unjust treatment and criminalization of its seafarers, said the chairs of the world’s largest shipping industry organizations.The Round Table of International Shipping Associations – which consists of BIMCO, the ... [+]

Imports to Remain High Ahead of Tariffs, NRF

Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain high as retailers continue to bring in cargo ahead of growing tariffs on China and threats against other countries, according to the Global Port Tracker report released Feb. 7 by the National Retail Federation and ... [+]

IATA, 123Carbon to Cooperate on SAF Registries

The International Air Transport Association and 123Carbon announced a strategic collaboration to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, registries.Interoperability will increase transparency, avoid emissions reporting errors – including double issuance – and streamline certificate management across SAF registries.The collaboration between IATA ... [+]

DHL Expands Reverse Logistics, Buying Inmar

DHL Supply Chain said it will become North America’s largest provider of reverse logistics solutions through acquiring Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a returns solutions provider for the retail e-commerce industry.The acquisition will result in 14 return centers and around 800 associates joining the DHL Supply ... [+]

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