The Hamburg-based liner continued to face operational disruptions in the second quarter. Business nevertheless appears to be improving, as reflected in its revised forecast for 2026.

The forwarder tripled throughput in its Chinese “Super Gateway” hub. Now, a new Boeing 767 service will provide up to 50 tonnes of additional daily freight capacity between China and Europe.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani might be on the verge of his first major foray into the European port market. According to media reporting, his group is considering a bid for Associated British Ports, Britain's largest port operator.

With a rise in profit of over 64 per cent, DHL Express recorded the strongest growth. Rising demand and capacity constraints in the air freight market had a positive impact on this.