COSCO Targets Dozen LNG Dual-Fuel Boxships in $2bn Move
China’s state‑run shipping giant COSCO is in advanced talks to order up to 12 LNG dual‑fuel container ships from Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a deal valued between $2 bn and $2.3 bn. The vessels, sized at 14,000 teu neo‑panamax, would cost roughly $170‑190 million each and are slated for deployment by COSCO’s liner arm, OOCL. If finalized, the order would expand COSCO’s already large new‑building pipeline, which already includes $2.7 bn of recent tonnage. The move deepens COSCO’s commitment to LNG as a marine fuel, complementing its methanol‑capable projects.
PKP Intercity Receives the First Modernised Combo Multi-Purpose Railcars
PKP Intercity has taken delivery of the first six of 50 modernised Combo multi‑purpose railcars built by H. Cegielski. The €351 million (≈ $90 million) project, co‑financed by EU funds through Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, adds new bogies, Wi‑Fi, USB, bicycle spaces...
How a Kentucky Farm Cut Truck Use in Half with New Grain Center
Kentucky farmer Tanner Stroup partnered with Adam Services and Mitchell Brothers to build a dual‑purpose grain center near Maceo, delivering roughly 850,000 bushels of storage for corn and soybeans. The facility’s design, featuring separate dump pits, scales, and GSI EVO...
Bangladesh Garment Makers See some Costs Triple in Wake of Iran War
Bangladesh’s garment sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is feeling the ripple effects of the Iran war as key synthetic fibres and chemicals have risen 10 % to 15 % in price. At least one critical input has seen its cost...
Diesel to Breach ₱170 per Liter on Tuesday
Diesel in the Philippines is set to breach ₱170 per liter (about $3.10), underscoring rising fuel costs amid global supply shocks. Meanwhile, the Recto Bank offshore block, estimated to hold 16‑20 TCF of gas and up to 5.4 billion barrels of oil,...
How One Factory in China Learned to Live with Tariffs and Turmoil
Agilian Technology, a $30 million Chinese electronics maker, weathered a turbulent 2025 as U.S. tariffs under President Trump froze more than half its revenue from American clients. The firm diversified by establishing production links in Malaysia and scouting facilities in India,...
Reinventing End-of-Line Inspection with iPhone + AI
Enao Vision’s new end‑of‑line (EOL) inspection system pairs an iPhone with deep‑learning AI to replace traditional rule‑based cameras and fatigued human checks. The AI model learns what a flawless product looks like, flagging any deviation and providing defect descriptions. Installation...
Auto Dealers Say Iran War to Hit Supplies
India’s auto dealers warn that the West Asia conflict is disrupting supplies and inflating costs across the automotive supply chain. Rising oil, gas and metal prices have lifted logistics expenses and prompted manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki to consider price hikes....
Collateral Damage: How the Middle East War Is Deepening Nigeria’s Transport and Food Crises
The escalation of the Middle East conflict has sent global crude prices soaring, pushing Nigeria’s pump price from roughly $1.85 per litre to about $3, a 60% increase. In Abuja, transport fares have more than doubled, with typical rides now...
Mitsubishi Motors to Build HEV in Philippines From 2028
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines announced plans to produce a new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) at its Santa Rosa plant, targeting a mid‑2028 launch pending approval under the government’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS). The automaker will invest in facility upgrades to...
Townsville Port Adds Capacity for Manufacturing, Critical Minerals Cargo
The Port of Townsville has opened a 14‑hectare Project Cargo Laydown Area to store and handle oversized equipment. Built by Mendi Constructions, the facility targets the critical‑minerals and advanced‑manufacturing sectors that rely on regional ports for complex cargo. Officials say...
Automated Single-Piece Workflow Revolutionizes Implant Manufacturing
Orthopedic implant maker Mach Medical has introduced an automated single‑piece workflow that slashes lead times from 20 weeks to three. By standardizing castings and using a Flexxbotics cell with a Universal Robots cobot, vision system, five‑axis machining and in‑process inspection,...
The Iran Shock
Within weeks of the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, Tehran’s near‑shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz halted roughly 20% of global oil and LNG transit, sending crude prices up 55% and gasoline up about $1 per gallon. The disruption exposed the...
Ship Repair Yard Opens in Djibouti
Djibouti inaugurated the Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY), developed with Damen Shipyards and financed by Invest International of the Netherlands. The facility features a 217‑meter long, 43‑meter wide floating dock, making it the largest ship repair yard in the Red...
Oil Crisis Hitting Asia Foreshadows Tough Times for Europe
The war in Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, cutting global oil supplies by about 10 % and pushing Brent crude above $100 per barrel. The disruption also curtails LNG flows, tightening energy inputs for power and fertilizer production....
Insource or Outsource: How FMCG Companies Should Make the Defining Choice
FMCG firms must weigh insourcing versus outsourcing logistics, with the optimal choice hinging on scale, capital, and strategic goals. Larger players can achieve up to 15% cost savings by managing 8,000‑10,000 sqm warehouses in‑house, while startups and smaller brands often outsource...
Chinese Battery-Storage Supplier Sees Shipments Doubling in 2026
Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., a leading Chinese energy‑storage supplier, announced it will more than double its shipments in 2026. The company projects deliveries of 70 gigawatt‑hours, up from 26 GWh in 2025, reflecting strong demand both domestically and internationally. Chairman Jianhui Zhang...
EV Policy Aims to Build, Not 'Supermarket' Market: Experts
Malaysia’s new electric‑vehicle policy mandates foreign manufacturers to add real economic value through localisation, export targets and technology transfer, rather than simply selling imported models. The policy requires BYD’s proposed CKD plant to export at least 80% of its output...
Maintaining Operational Readiness Amid Airspace Closure
Since Russia’s invasion forced the closure of Ukrainian airspace in February 2022, Boryspil International Airport has pivoted from expansion to preservation, keeping runways, terminals, IT systems and certifications fully operational. The airport retained its 2,400‑plus staff, renewed their qualifications, and...
Lim Traders Launches 'The Halal Meat Specialist' To Expand Retail Access to Halal-Certified Meats in Singapore
Lim Traders Pte Ltd has launched The Halal Meat Specialist, a direct‑to‑consumer e‑commerce platform that brings its 40‑year‑old wholesale expertise to Singapore households. The site offers a full range of MUIS‑certified halal meats, from poultry to ready‑to‑cook meals, with free...
Africa’s Pharma Logistics
Pharma.Aero and the International Air Transport Association’s Cargo Committee (TIACA) have highlighted that Sub‑Saharan Africa receives just 2% of global air‑freight capacity despite housing 1.2 billion people. The mismatch between inbound pharmaceutical shipments and outbound perishables, coupled with fragmented regulations, creates...
Global E-Commerce Growth Shifts to Emerging Markets
Global e‑commerce growth is shifting from North America and Western Europe toward emerging regions such as South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The surge in these markets is prompting retailers and logistics providers to adopt...
Corridors Through the Caucasus
Azerbaijan is leveraging its strategic location between Europe and Asia to develop the Middle Corridor, investing heavily in rail, port and aviation infrastructure to become a multimodal logistics hub. The government aims to diversify its hydrocarbon‑dependent economy by capturing high‑value,...
Inspiring Life Sciences Logistics in Vienna
LogiPharma 2026 will be held April 14‑16 in Vienna, introducing a new venue and a dual‑track format that separates Supply Chain and Logistics content. The conference expects 2,500 global pharma and logistics leaders to discuss resilience, artificial intelligence, and global...
Making AIBD the Logistics Hub of Africa
Senegal is positioning Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) as a West African air‑freight hub through a strategic partnership between Air Senegal and Air France that will pool cargo capacity and link regional markets to global routes. The agreement leverages Senegal’s...
On-Demand Manufacturing: A New Direction for Marine & Energy Parts Sourcing
On‑demand manufacturing is reshaping maritime and energy parts supply chains by digitizing designs and leveraging a global network of verified manufacturers. This model allows OEMs to produce legacy and current components closer to the point of need, cutting lead times...
Welfare Risks Move to the Forefront of Animal Logistics
The animal logistics sector is moving from a focus on volume and speed to a relentless emphasis on welfare consistency, driven by tighter regulatory scrutiny and heightened public expectations. Diversified shipment types—pets, livestock, equine, and exotic species—require species‑specific workflows, exposing...
60 Seconds With … Gio Manzella
Gio Manzella heads operations at Equinox Charter, an ARGUS‑certified private aviation brokerage serving entertainment, sports and corporate clients. He oversees global flight planning, logistics and safety compliance, drawing on experience across commercial, charter and cargo sectors. Manzella highlighted a standout...
Podcast: Port Everglades CEO & Port Director Joseph Morris
Port Everglades CEO Joseph Morris highlighted record cruise traffic and robust cargo volumes, noting 4.77 million cruise guests last year and FY 2025 movement of over 130 million barrels of fuel and 1.17 million TEU. He announced a $3.8 billion, 20‑year capital program to upgrade...
Is It True That The Airbus A350’s Price Tag Is 50% Less Than The Boeing 787’s?
The Airbus A350 program cost roughly $15 billion, about half of the Boeing 787’s $30‑32 billion development spend. Boeing’s aggressive outsourcing—about 70 % of the 787’s design and production—triggered supply‑chain bottlenecks, redesigns, and three‑year entry‑into‑service delays. Airbus kept key design and integration in‑house,...
Iran Ramps up Jask Exports, but Still Heavily Reliant on Kharg Island
Iran has increased crude loadings at its Jask terminal, but the port remains a minor supplement to the dominant Kharg Island hub. In March, Jask accounted for only about 4.4% of Iran’s oil exports while Kharg handled roughly 84‑90% of...
Report: Russia Faces Logistical Nightmare in Redirecting Yamal LNG to Asia
Russia’s Yamal LNG is set to redirect most shipments from Europe to Asia starting in 2027, after the EU bans Russian LNG imports. The existing fleet of 25 vessels can only complete 120‑130 voyages a year, roughly half of current...
Amidst War, Iran's Merchant Fleet Is Enjoying Boom Times
Iran’s state‑owned merchant fleet, led by the sanctioned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, is experiencing a surge in activity since the war began on February 28. Daily traffic at Bandar Abbas now exceeds 20 vessels, while oil and LNG price spikes...
Iran Claims to Have Hit an MSC Container Ship in the Mideast
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a drone strike on the MSC Ishyka container vessel, claiming it caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. AIS data, however, places the ship at a berth in Manama, Bahrain, and shows intermittent signal...
Tanker War to Epic Fury — How Iranian Threats Created Permanent U.S. Presence in the Gulf – Can IRGC Undo...
The 1980s Iran‑Iraq "Tanker War" prompted the U.S. Fifth Fleet to enter the Persian Gulf, establishing a permanent military footprint that has grown to roughly 40,000‑50,000 troops across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Iran’s Revolutionary...
Hormuz Tracker: Iraq-Linked Oil Tanker Exits Hormuz Via Iran
On Sunday, a Suezmax tanker named Ocean Thunder, loaded with roughly one million barrels of Iraqi crude, transited the Strait of Hormuz using a northerly passage through Iranian waters. The movement follows Iran’s decision the previous day to exempt Iraq from...
The Rise of UWON Carriers: A Reliable Name in Nationwide Car Shipping
UWON Carriers is emerging as a trusted nationwide auto‑transport provider by centering transparency, upfront pricing, and continuous communication. The company claims to eliminate hidden fees and offers real‑time shipment updates across all 50 states. Its network partners only vetted carriers,...
The Two Materials That Predict Freight Demand Both Just Posted Gains. Here Is What February’s Data Is Telling Us.
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics pallet Producer Price Index has halted its decline and, together with an 84% operating rate in the American Forest & Paper Association’s February packaging paper report, signals a coordinated uptick in freight demand. Both...
Nike May Have Set A Trap For Stores Backdooring The Jordan 1 “Alaska”
Rumors circulating in the sneaker community claim Nike embedded tracking devices in shipments of the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” to pinpoint boutiques that backdoor the shoes to resellers. The allegation stems from a single Instagram video...
Toyota's Made in Japan Plan Might Need Foreign Laborers to Make 1 of 4 Cars
Toyota announced a "Made in Japan" strategy that may require foreign labor to produce one in four vehicles. The automaker plans to build its first new domestic plant since 2012 in Toyota city, Aichi prefecture, with construction targeted for the...
CILT Urges UK Government to Embed Freight in Integrated Transport Strategy
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT(UK)) welcomed the Department for Transport’s Integrated National Transport Strategy, praising its shift toward a system‑wide view of transport. The institute warned that without embedding freight from the outset, integration could become...
DHL Express Sharpens India Focus Under Strategy 2030; Eyes Growth in Sunrise Sectors
International logistics leader DHL Express is accelerating its India strategy under its global “Strategy 2030” roadmap, targeting a 50% increase in worldwide revenue from the 2023 baseline. India is one of 20 priority markets, with the company concentrating on high‑growth sectors...
RI Turns to Africa, India for Naphtha as Middle East Supply Tightens
Indonesia relies on Middle East naphtha for 70% of its petrochemical feedstock, but the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipments. The supply crunch has pushed pack prices up by Rp5,000‑6,000 (≈$0.30) and driven packaging...
MODEX 2026: Datalogic Introduces Mobile Computer, Image Readers and Safety Laser Scanner
At MODEX 2026 Datalogic unveiled a new suite of logistics technologies, including next‑generation mobile computers (Falcon X60/X65 and Skorpio X40/X45), high‑speed Matrix 830/930 image readers, and the world‑first SLS 10m safety laser scanner. The Falcon line returns with enhanced long‑range...
OPEC+ Debates Theoretical Oil Output Hike Amid Iran War Paralysis
OPEC+ is expected to approve a modest output increase for May, but the rise will be largely academic because key producers cannot lift production amid the US‑Israeli war with Iran that has shut the Strait of Hormuz. The closure and...
Borderlands Mexico: Tariff Pressure Shows up in Customs Data Across North America
Customs data for February shows tariffs reshaping North‑American trade flows rather than curbing them. Mexico’s customs revenue fell 13% YoY to about $11.5 billion, with VAT on imports down 22.6%, while the peso’s 15% gain reduced the dollar value of shipments....
The High Price of Everything, Explained
Vox’s Explain It to Me podcast breaks down why everyday essentials—gasoline, coffee, and milk—are hitting record prices. Gas prices surge as the Iran‑Houthi conflict chokes the Strait of Hormuz, limiting crude supplies and forcing the U.S. to import heavier grades...
Australia Receives Fuel Export Guarantees From Singapore, Japan
Australia has secured assurances from Japan, South Korea and Singapore that fuel shipments will continue despite disruptions from the Iran‑Israel conflict. The guarantees come after concerns that Asian exporters might curtail supplies to protect domestic markets. South Korea alone supplies...
TV Industry Bracing for Decline in Sales on Rising Production Costs Amid West Asia Crisis
The Indian TV market is bracing for a sales dip as soaring RAM prices, higher plastic and ocean‑freight costs linked to the West Asia crisis, and rupee depreciation push retail prices up about 20%. An entry‑level 32‑inch set now costs...
Political Risk Insurance to Surge Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
The US‑Israel conflict with Iran is exposing hotels, data centres, pipelines and other assets across the Middle East to heightened war‑related threats, prompting a sharp rise in demand for political risk insurance, according to GlobalData. Insurers anticipate a surge in...