Inside Freight Markets

Cargo throughput in Antwerp falls down in the first half of the year

Strikes, pollution, and the war in the Middle East have shaped the half-year results at the Port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge. Whilst container throughput fell, one sector in particular saw growth.

Inside Freight Markets

Gas leak brings the Port of Antwerp to a standstill

A container on board an MSC freighter triggered a major emergency response in Antwerp. Authorities have since reopened parts of the port to shipping.

Reform package

Germany struggles to ease logistics regulation

The federal cabinet has identified 32 measures to reduce regulatory burdens, some of which have already been implemented. But the transport ministry alone is unlikely to deliver the relief the logistics sector has been seeking.

Pivot to auto industry

Dorothea von Boxberg joins BMW Management Board

The long-serving Lufthansa executive is set to become HR-Chief at BMW. Her successor at Brussels Airlines is joining from ITA Airways.

Global competition

EU Commission to amend rules on foreign subsidies

The European Commission says its foreign subsidies regime is broadly working as intended. However, it now plans targeted changes to ease reporting requirements for lower-risk companies.

EU Emissions Trading and Corsia

Airlines face mounting Corsia carbon costs

As the European Commission reviews Corsia this week, the route ahead for carriers is clear: Whatever the future interaction with the EU emissions trading system, the financial burden looks set to grow.

Contract logistics

Kühne + Nagel hires another DSV manager

Once again, the Swiss logistics group is bringing in reinforcements from Denmark: Albert-Derk Bruin is taking charge of the contract logistics business in the EMEA region.

Company News

Kühne + Nagel retains top spot in global air freight ranking

The Swiss giant has secured the top spot for the fifth year in a row, relegating DSV to second place for the time being. Overall, the air freight volume of the world’s 25 largest freight forwarders increased only marginally. Free to read. 

Gulf of Oman

DP World plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Ongoing fighting over the Straight of Hormuz makes safe passage virtually impossible. To keep cargo flows going, terminal operator DP World has announced plans, to effectively replace their local hub, Jebel Ali. 

War with Iran

Trump suggests having shipowners pay for Hormuz escort

If ships are to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, the US President believes they should pay a hefty fee. This idea is in violation to international maritime law.

Container shipping

Hapag-Lloyd raises its annual forecast

Business is improving at the Hamburg-based shipping line. In light of the recent demand surge, Hapag-Lloyd is significantly revising its profit forecasts for the year ahead.

Fighting resumed in Middle East

Dispute over the Strait of Hormuz escalates

Explosions in Iran, retaliatory strikes on US bases in the Gulf: the dispute between Washington and Tehran over the vital strait is threatening to undermine the ceasefire. All the while, nearly 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the region. The IMO…

Auto giant in crisis

Threat of VW closures sparks insolvency concerns for contractors

Rumours have been circulating for weeks that VW might close some of its plants. This could have far-reaching consequences for logistics professionals. DVZ has spoken to a number of industry insiders.

Updated E-commerce regulations

Why the EU´s new customs rules are unlikely to slow Temu down

Brussels wants to curb the flood of cheap imports from China. However, this will hardly stop the major online retailers from adapting their supply chains. 

Takeover stalled

Israeli Ministry of Defence opposes sale of Zim to Hapag-Lloyd

The planned sale of Zim to Hapag-Lloyd has reportedly been rejected by Israel’s defence ministry on security grounds. Other ministries and the maritime authority had previously raised objections to the deal.