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DHL Express ramps up India push under Strategy 2030
DHL Express is accelerating its India strategy as part of its global Strategy 2030 plan, targeting a 50% increase in worldwide revenue from the 2023 baseline. India is one of 20 priority markets, with the carrier focusing on high‑growth sectors such as life sciences, new energy, e‑commerce and digital sales, and it has recently added temperature‑controlled assets to support the expansion.
CMA CGM announced a suite of new freight‑all‑kinds (FAK) rates and surcharges that take effect on April 1, 2026, covering Mediterranean origins to Australia, New Zealand and North America. The carrier also introduced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for China‑to‑East‑Africa routes from March 15 to June 14, 2026, with an alternative lower‑level PSS option based on contract terms. Sample rates range from $1,850 for a 20‑foot container from Aliaga to Sydney up to $4,450 for a 20‑foot container from Istanbul to Los Angeles. These changes reflect shifting market dynamics and seasonal demand spikes across key trade lanes.
A second bulk carrier, the Liberia‑flagged Sino Ocean, announced Chinese ownership while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, joining Iron Maiden that did the same earlier this week. Both vessels used destination signals like “CHINA OWNER” to seek safe passage amid...
Carriers have begun issuing "End of Voyage" notices, declaring that ships bound for the Arabian Gulf will divert to alternative ports and cease responsibility for the cargo. The term is not a legal doctrine; it stems from standard Bill of...
Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered the 64,000‑dwt handymax bulk carrier ULTRA DETERMINATION from its Shin Kasado Dockyard in Japan. The vessel features four deck cranes, wide hatch openings and topside hopper tanks, allowing it to transport bulk commodities, steel products and...
My only difference with @ed_fin strategy is this: Vice hitting an Iranian VLCC, we wait until they exit the Strait and seize, a la Venezuelan tankers. Start grabbing these ships as they come out and threaten to impound them and...
China's commerce ministry warned that escalating tensions between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary could spark a new global semiconductor shortage. The dispute intensified after the Dutch headquarters disabled office accounts in China and suspended wafer supplies to the...
We've seen a confirmed drop in Iran's missile attacks, but drones remain the larger LT threat. The complication that I'll be following closely is China's role. With Chinese shipments of drone components still entering Iran, the US will have to...
Pakistan is turning to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea corridor to import crude after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz following recent U.S.–Israeli strikes. The disruption threatens Pakistan’s already tight fuel supply, prompting the government to adopt aggressive conservation policies,...
This is the question every admiral in the Pentagon was asking early this week that the media hasn’t covered. There is outrage in anti-Trump circles after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship because it looked like an unfair fight. While weak...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is expanding its AX4 West Coast South America service to add Qingdao and Ensenada on the eastbound leg and Callao and Ecuador on the westbound leg, effective April 2026. The revised rotation links Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao,...
Sorting Robotics’ founders warn that most robot failures arise from “always‑on” production environments rather than hardware defects. Lab‑validated robots encounter particulate buildup, temperature and humidity shifts, and calibration drift when operating 24/7, especially in regulated sectors such as cannabis. The...
The 2026 Automation Expo in Thailand drew a record 11,723 visitors, a 50% year‑on‑year increase, and featured 150 exhibitors across 7,500 sqm. The show highlighted IIoT, advanced robotics, and smart‑factory solutions in dedicated IIoT Ecosystem and Future‑X zones. Organisers Messe Frankfurt...
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a drone struck a tanker that breached Tehran's newly imposed Strait of Hormuz passage ban. The IRGC claimed the attack was a defensive response to the vessel's unauthorized navigation. The incident comes as Iran's...
Techman Robot Korea and Tesollo unveiled an adaptive robotic gripper solution for high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing at the 2026 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition. The system pairs the TM5S collaborative robot with Tesollo’s DG‑3F‑M three‑finger articulated gripper, offering 2.5 kg pinching...
China’s high‑speed rail “Eight‑by‑Eight” network is nearing completion as a fresh wave of line openings pushes operational mileage beyond 50,000 km in 2025. The latest segments belong to the current five‑year plan, which aims to add another 10,000 km of high‑speed routes...
Glencore signs a binding deal to supply 2,400 t/yr of e-waste to Metallium’s Texas plant. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/glencore-metallium-e-waste-recycling.html
Why are ships suddenly stuck in the Persian Gulf? Ship insurance is already a maze. Add war and it becomes a labyrinth. In 15 minutes I’m going to attempt the impossible: explain ship insurance 101, what’s happening, why ships won’t sail, and...
Armed attacks on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 forced shipping lines to reroute around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. The Cape route, once a contingency, saw usage surge, echoing past disruptions of the...
Should the US Navy Start Targeting & Seizing Iranian Tankers 1⃣Sea Power vs Seapower 2⃣How did the US Torpedo Global Shipping? 3⃣Convoying in the Past 4⃣Current US Naval Situation 5⃣Potential Strategy for the US H/T: @ed_fin @gCaptain @LloydsList @ianellisjones Video: https://t.co/XpwiR2J9Cb
Air War Against Iran Enters Week Two Iran continues to target its neighbors' oil production as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly at a stand still. Latest: https://t.co/EOkyezfgoC
Werner Enterprises announced a restructuring of its One‑Way network, dissolving ECM Transport, which it acquired in 2021. The move reflects a strategic shift toward higher‑margin segments such as expedited, dedicated and cross‑border Mexico freight. Werner’s One‑Way truck count fell 10%...
PMI shows US manufacturing softness. That means supply chains too. What will the Iraq war do?
Could there be more to the new #AI guidelines from the US General Services Administration (GSA) than “a government-wide effort to strengthen #procurement of AI services” and mitigate #supplychain risks? Via @joemillerjr & @GeorgeNHammond @FT https://t.co/nB2mq431A9
The Port of Oakland handled 195,897 TEUs in January 2026, marking a 1.4% year‑over‑year increase and a 9.1% rise from December 2025. Loaded imports grew 4.9% YoY and 15.4% month‑on‑month, while loaded exports were essentially flat, slipping 0.3% YoY. The...
Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz Attack, IMO Chief Warns of Growing Risk to Crews https://t.co/Rb5FINfXKz
Are ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz? YES Who are they? IRANIAN & GREEK Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Affiliated Ships Lead Strait of Hormuz Transits https://t.co/ErnBCy9pVb
John Jovanovic, chairman of the U.S. Export‑Import Bank, outlined a long‑term economic agenda that aligns with former President Trump’s focus on export resilience and strategic stockpiles. He detailed Project Vault, a demand‑driven critical‑mineral reserve designed to curb just‑in‑time vulnerabilities. Jovanovic also...
Okay, why is this a surprise? The Iranians have been loading at Kharg the entire time. It seems like the US could use that experience of seizing 10 Venezuelan tankers and start leveraging that capability against the 38 Iranian VLCCs.
Deja vu to the Red Sea of two years ago. We saw this same exact tactic against the Houthi. Which makes sense as the Iranians backed the Houthis.
India’s air cargo exports are increasingly coming from Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturing centres, now accounting for about 35% of total shipments. Yet most international capacity remains concentrated at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, handling roughly 65% of cargo, leaving a...
Starmer repeatedly says Britain isn’t helping the US Navy Meanwhile his defense minister argues the UK doesn’t need to defend it’s territory because US Navy destroyers are doing it for them Why are 🇺🇸 ships protecting UK territory instead of focusing on...
So, when will ships transit through the Strait? When Greek shipping firms are getting paid $5.4M a week for a Very Large Crude Carrier when the charters a few week ago was for $50k/day.
U.S. critical‑minerals strategy is shifting from mining to processing, and Oklahoma is positioning itself as a domestic hub for refining, smelting and magnet manufacturing. The state is courting major projects, including a $4 billion aluminum smelter by Emirates Global Aluminium at...
China’s annual Two Sessions opened with Premier Li presenting a modest Government Work Report that trims the GDP growth target to 4.5‑5% and signals limited fiscal stimulus. The report re‑affirms the push for technological self‑reliance and new quality productive forces,...
Brazilian steel slab exports more than doubled in February, reaching 835,327 metric tonnes, up 117% year‑over‑year. The United States and the European Union drove the surge, with U.S. shipments rising 54% despite 50% tariffs and EU imports jumping from 50...
Defense Logistics Agency CIO Adarryl Roberts outlined a "connected enterprise" framework that embeds AI across supply‑chain functions, from procurement to finance. The agency is constructing a data‑mesh backbone to feed "control tower" dashboards, giving senior leaders real‑time logistics visibility. Deterministic...
Container shipping giant CMA CGM warned that its 2025 revenue and profit will fall, signalling a tougher outlook for the sector. The company projects only moderate growth in 2026, with freight rates likely to be influenced by escalating tensions in the...
CMA CGM reported a 6% revenue decline to $34.3 billion and a 30% EBITDA drop to $7.9 billion for 2025. Despite the profit slump, the carrier forecasts moderate growth in 2026, relying on diversified services, flexible networks, and strong balance sheets. It highlighted...
Canada’s forced‑labour import prohibition remains largely unenforced, with the CBSA having detained only one shipment confirmed as forced‑labour since 2021. A private‑member Bill C-251 is advancing, proposing a rebuttable presumption that goods from certain entities are tainted unless proven otherwise....
Baker McKenzie highlights a sweeping overhaul of Canada’s trade‑remedies regime, with the CBSA making annual administrative reviews the default for updating normal values, export prices and subsidy amounts. The agency recorded a near‑record number of anti‑dumping and countervailing duty investigations...
Gemini Cooperation announced the suspension of several Middle East services, including routes to Europe and Asia, as well as regional shuttle operations, citing the escalating war in the Gulf. The alliance, which includes Maersk and Hapag‑Lloyd, is launching a new...
Robots were the unofficial mascot of MWC this year. Meanwhile, the real conversations happening in the halls were about something much bigger: the pressure points shaping the next phase of the industry. AI that needs real infrastructure. Supply chains that are...
Hormuz carries about one-fifth of global oil supply But roughly one-third of seaborne oil trade normally pass thru the Strait The real shock is 35% of globally traded oil. Peak oil is today’s reality. #oil #energy #Hormuz #geopolitics #EnergyMarkets https://t.co/ENXgbxfCcf
The Logistics Manager’s Index rose to 61.5 in February, the strongest reading since February 2025 and above the long‑term average of 61.3. Inventory levels slipped to 53.8 while inventory cost pressure eased, yet warehousing utilization accelerated and transportation prices jumped...
The world underestimated TDS and the willingness of European shipowners to deny people fuel and fertilizer to score a brief “win” over Trump.
Electrifying all road freight between Sydney and Melbourne is a no brainer: The payback is less than 4 years #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/c9lBrAwKGN https://t.co/bLDZIjZQQ5
Crane Worldwide Logistics has signed a 992,000 sq ft lease in McCook, Illinois, to store Amazon Web Services data‑center equipment. The warehouse, developed by Bridge Industrial, sits within thirty minutes of O’Hare Airport, offering strategic logistics advantages. The deal follows a wave...
China providing money to 168 ports in 90 countries. Add the very large Chinese Cosco shipping firm. China and control of global trade and international logistics. The silent trade war.
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Logic Robotics unveiled a logistics operating system designed to automate the movement of palletized cargo from terrestrial factories to spaceports and beyond. The platform, called LINK, integrates an AI‑driven digital twin that models facilities, vehicles, and missions in real time,...
