90% of SGL’s global volumes come from air and ocean freight, split almost evenly between the two, said SGL’s Global CEO in a press meet.

Kuehne+Nagel completes 2,000 layoffs and shifts to AI driven cost cutting, with CEO Stefan Paul warning no growth divisions face fresh scrutiny. Strong Q2 results mask ongoing sea freight weakness. #KuehneNagel #StefanPaul #LogisticsNews #AI #FreightForwarding

Ocean saw volume growth & higher freight rates, primarily in Asia exports, reflecting increased supply chain pressure

Flexport successfully defends itself against $33.7 million Peloton claim with the FMC over detention, demurrage and storage charges.

AviationNews – A massive long-range drone attack struck a major Wildberries logistics hub in Russia's Samara region during the night of August 1 to 2, 2026, causing significant structural damage and large-scale fires. The strategic strike targeted one of the country's critical commercial distribution centers, dealing a direct blow to supply chains linking European Russia with eastern territories. The attack focused on a sprawling 178,600-square-meter facility located near the village of…

Contract premium narrowed to ~4% in Q1 2026 from ~8% a year earlier; spot van rates rose and capacity tightened (Yahoo Finance, Apr 3, 2026).

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Lab to serve as the foundation for future research collaboration between MIT CTL and Mecalux.

The site, located near Dubai's Al Maktoum Airport and linked to Jebel Ali Port, will be operational by Q2 of 2025.

From June 25th to 27th, the global logistics and airfreight industry will convene at Shanghai's Expo Centre.

China just fined 16 major shipping companies for freight rate filing breaches. What does this mean for your logistics planning and costs? Stay ahead with the latest industry insights on #ContainerShipping #FreightRates #ChinaRegulation #MaritimeCompliance #LogisticsNews

U.S. container imports face mounting pressure from tariffs and fuel costs despite limited direct impact from Middle East conflict. First half 2026 volumes projected down 1.8%. #ContainerShipping #GlobalTrade #Tariffs #SupplyChain #LogisticsNews

Jeroen Eijsink will take over as CEO of HHLA in October 2025, bringing 25+ years of logistics leadership to the role. #HHLA #JeroenEijsink #logisticsnews #maritimenews #executiveappointments

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#shipping #containers #freight #logisticsnews What should US shippers expect from the new FMC Chair? Laura DiBella, confirmed as Federal Maritime Commission Chair in January 2026, outlines her vision: a shift from continental US focus to global oversight of how American shippers interact with international transportation. "We've changed our pivot over the past couple years to go from not only continental United States, but take it global. And I would love to have it happen a lot more." Her goal: Make commerce move quicker, more efficiently, more competitively. "Our charter is so broad, it allows us to do so much, and I think we've only scratched the surface of what we can actually do." From our EXCLUSIVE interview with FMC Chair Laura DiBella, part of our TPM 26 special episode. https://youtu.be/kZ3NW1UwkhE 🎧 Full interview: https://youtu.be/GlZPTBKUzA4 Produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group. https://dimerco.com/ #FMC #FederalMaritimeCommission #LauraDiBella #GlobalTrade #Shipping #SupplyChain #MaritimePolicy #USShippers #FreightBuyers #Logistics #InternationalTrade #TPM2026

Investing.com -- A steep drop in outbound shipments from China to the U.S. has prompted fresh concerns about inventory shortages, but the retail sector appears well-stocked in the near term due to earlier import surges, according to Bernstein research. China-to-U.S. container volumes fell 35% from March to mid-April, and data from the Port of Los Angeles projects a 30% year-over-year decline in scheduled arrivals for May. Blank sailings by ocean carriers on Pacific routes have surged, rising from 60,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in week 15 to 367,800 across weeks 16 through 19. Freight rates from Asia to the U.S. have dropped by about two-thirds between January and April, reflecting weak shipping demand, Bernstein said. Despite these declines, retailers are not facing immediate stockouts. The slowdown in April and May follows a surge in import activity earlier this year. U.S. importers had boosted orders in late 2024, anticipating policy shifts following the November election. As a result, January through March import volumes rose 10% to 25% year over year across key discretionary categories, with apparel up 14%, home goods up 14%, and footwear up 8%. This early-year pull-forward, particularly from China, was most visible at the Port of Long Beach, where inbound volumes rose 27% year over year in the first quarter. China accounts for roughly two-thirds of cargo entering the port. The backdrop for demand also helps mitigate inventory concerns. Over the last decade, U.S. discretionary goods imports have shown minimal annual growth, about 1% for apparel and footwear and 5% for home goods. This year’s gains, driven by front-loaded shipments, are atypical and provide a buffer against current declines. Bernstein notes that warnings of “Covid-like shortages” are overstated, particularly given the current slowdown in consumer demand. While retailers may be insulated for now, logistics providers are likely to feel the impact sooner. With inbound volumes set to decline sharply, ripple effects are expected across rail intermodal, port drayage, and trucking. “Import volumes are expected to be down 30% or more on the West Coast, with more significant declines expected on the US East Coast,” the brokerage said. Longer term, rising inventory costs from tariffs may increase demand for faster freight solutions, with shippers favoring speed over scale. But in the near term, the steep cut in China freight orders signals weaker shipping and transport activity, not a supply crisis, at least not yet.