Xeneta, the ocean and air freight rate intelligence solution, has published the Air Freight Outlook 2026 Mid-Year Update, adjusting the full-year 2026 forecast issued in December 2025 to factor in the ongoing impact of conflict in the Middle East on rates, demand and supply. Shipper long-term rates were set to fall 5% to 10% in full-year 2026; however, those rates are now expected to rise 5% to 15%, driven primarily by the supply chain shock caused by the escalation of conflict in the Middle … [Read more...] about Xeneta publishes 2026 air freight outlook update: Long-term rates set to rise 5-15% full-year due to impact of Middle East conflict
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CEVA Logistics extends strategic logistics relationship with Zalando across Europe
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, and Zalando, the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle, announced the extension of several long-standing logistics agreements across Europe. The multi-year contract extensions cover fulfilment centres, return centres and inbound distribution operations in key European markets, further strengthening their long-term partnership. The new agreements ensure continued collaboration through at least 2030, providing a … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics extends strategic logistics relationship with Zalando across Europe
MATRADE and DHL Express deepen strategic partnership to strengthen export resilience of Malaysian MSMEs
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and DHL Express have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending their strategic partnership to strengthen the export readiness and competitiveness of local businesses. The agreement deepens both parties’ role and contribution to enhance the capabilities of Malaysian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to overcome market barriers and expand overseas. Through the initiative, companies registered with MATRADE can … [Read more...] about MATRADE and DHL Express deepen strategic partnership to strengthen export resilience of Malaysian MSMEs
AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that Asia Pacific airlines achieved US$12.1 billion in combined net profits in 2025, driven by firm passenger and cargo demand, while lower fuel prices helped offset cost pressures arising from ongoing supply chain disruptions. For the year, Asia Pacific airlines recorded US$223.7 billion in aggregated operating revenue, a 4.3% increase from US$214.5 billion in 2024. Passenger revenue … [Read more...] about AAPA: Asia Pacific airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
GEODIS strengthens pharmaceutical logistics capabilities in Poland with IATA CEIV Pharma and GDP certifications
GEODIS has reached two important milestones for its pharmaceutical logistics operations in Poland. The company has renewed its IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its air freight operations in Warsaw while also obtaining Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its Stryków Dobra contract logistics site, reinforcing compliance with the highest standards governing the transport, handling and storage of pharmaceutical products. GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, announced … [Read more...] about GEODIS strengthens pharmaceutical logistics capabilities in Poland with IATA CEIV Pharma and GDP certifications
Kuehne+Nagel rolls out cloud-native Contract Logistics solution across over 1,000 sites globally
Kuehne+Nagel is advancing its digital capabilities in Contract Logistics through the evolution of KN SwiftLOG, its warehouse management system, into a cloud-native platform with agentic AI capabilities. Spanning more than 1,000 sites in close to 100 countries, the deployment represents one of the most extensive transformations of warehouse operations in the logistics industry. To support this transformation, the platform is built on Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management Solution, part of the … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel rolls out cloud-native Contract Logistics solution across over 1,000 sites globally
