Guidance

ONE trebles profit forecast

Rising freight rates and strong demand have prompted the company's new German CEO, Till Ole Barrelet, to raise the net profit target to 900 million US dollars. The announcement looks ambitious given the recently published first-quarter results: in…

H1 earnings

DB Cargo narrowly misses profit target

State-owned freight operator posts its best result in over a decade, but falling investment, deteriorating punctuality and a stark going-concern warning cloud the outlook.

Drought

Rail freight services suspended in Hungary

The country's only nuclear power station has been largely shut down due to a lack of cooling water. The result is a power shortage with far-reaching consequences: industrial companies are being urged to conserve electricity, and rail freight services…

Drought

Rhine hits record low as regional minister demands federal funding

The German waterway is carrying less water than ever before, which is putting a strain on freight transport and key supply chains. Oliver Krischer, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Transport Minister, is calling on the federal government for funding.

Operations in the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia forms maritime defence coalition amid Houthi attacks

In order to safeguard oil exports, Saudi Arabia intends to ramp up military presence in the Red Sea in conjunction with Kuwait, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey. Two important Gulf states have yet to join the initiative.

Takeover

Zahidi is set to become IATA's new Director General

The economist is taking over as head of the Air Transport Association. Saadia Zahidi joins from the World Economic Forum, where she is currently Managing Director and a member of the Executive Board.

A practical simulation exercise

Red Sea: Houthis are considering ship tolls

The Iranian leadership’s idea of levying tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is gaining support: according to media reports, the Houthi militia apparently intends to impose tolls on the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Land reclamation

The Middle East is back on the air freight map

For the first time since Israel and the US attacked Iran, demand for air cargo has risen, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, the outlook for the second half of the year is fraught with risk.

Air

Air France-KLM increases cargo revenue in the first half of the year

The group saw a significant increase in turnover in the first half of the year. However, the first six months went differently for KLM and Air France. The airline also announced acquisition plans in Europe.

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.