Artificial Intelligence

Hyperscalers are driving volume for logistics providers

AI data centres are shooting out of the ground, boosting business for Kühne + Nagel, DSV and the like. The industry is certain, this trend can only go one way. 

Quarterly figures

CMA CGM with strong Q2 earnings

The French shipping giant reported a revenue increase of 22 per cent to almost 10 billion US dollars for their container business. In the logistics sector, things looked different.

Green marine fuels

EU Commission to blacklist more ports

The ports of East Port Said and Tanger Med are blacklisted already in order to prevent ship operators from circumventing sustainable fuel regulations. Now to more ports are set to join the list.  

Customs regulations

Why EU-rules of origin could lead to further trade disputes with the US

Companies trading between the EU and the US must examine which rules apply to their products. As consultancy firm KPMG points out having precise documentation proving the origin of goods, since got more important. 

Container Pricing

Far East rates fall across the board

The shipping companies’ latest round of price increases appears to have failed. After weeks of rising rates, they are now falling again. 

PSA International, APM Terminals & MSC Group

Leading terminal operators grew significantly in 2025

Whilst global trade is grappling with uncertainty, terminal operators are investing in port stakes. A new report by the consultancy Drewry shows how the industry is positioning itself for the years ahead.

Transatlantic trade

The European Commission deems the new US customs acceptable

Trump’s new tariffs hit the European Union once more – on questionable grounds. As long as US sticks to the tariff deal reached on 1 July 2025, Brussels chose not to pour oil into the fire.

Berlin Cabinet reshuffle

New Minister, same old challenges

Chancellor Merz sacked his Minister of Transport - without a replacement. Now, days later and only after the former Minister of Transport handed in his resignation, a successor was found. Steffen Bilger has little time to settle into his new role.

Tariffs

Trump imposes forced labour duties on 60 trading partners

The US administration imposes tariffs of 10 and 12.5 percent including over allegations of unfair trade practices. The new duties cover 99.4 per cent of all US imports, including the European Union and China.  Free to read

Cabinet reshuffle

Speculation about Schnieder’s resignation

Patrick Schnieder (CDU) may be stepping down from his post as Transport Minister. Various media outlets reported this on Friday morning. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) intends to announce further appointments as part of the cabinet reshuffle next…

Fleet planning

MSC Air Cargo orders five Boeing 777-8 freighters

Four years after launching operations, MSC Air Cargo is expanding its fleet at the fastest pace yet. The announcement was made at the Farnborough Airshow.

Supply chains

DSV chief: “Customers are looking for alternatives”

The renewed conflict between the US and Iran is leading shippers to increasingly demand alternative transport routes and solutions, according to Jens Lund. For logistics providers, this represents a lucrative business opportunity in the short term.…

Quarterly figures

Kühne + Nagel puts a period of weakness behind it

The Swiss logistics group has reported strong results for the second half of 2026 and has raised its forecast. However, one of its four divisions is still performing below expectations.

Naval chokepoints

The Black Sea, the Red Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz: maritime regions in a state of escalation

Someone attacked a ship belonging to a Saudi Arabian shipping company in the Red Sea. The US military carried out further strikes against targets in Iran overnight. And, according to Kyiv, a naval war is raging in the Black Sea region. Here is the…

Middle East war

Houthis threaten shipping companies with attacks on ships at Saudi ports

The threat follows the Houthis' announcement on Monday of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front in the wider US-Iran conflict. So far, however, Hapag-Lloyd has told DVZ International it does not plan to change its…