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APM Terminals to lose control of Salalah transhipment hub in 2028
APM Terminals is facing the prospect of losing control of the Omani deepsea transhipment hub of Salalah. Salalah Port Service Company announced it had “received formal notification from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Informat
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 20:28New mining operations unearth opportunities for logistics in Africa
Mining developments in sub-Saharan Africa are boosting the continent’s infrastructure, which supply chain operators have been crying out for, but significant gaps remain. Data from the OECD shows more than $155bn will be required for upgrad
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 20:09Dray Dog-CargoWise link-up will automate port bookings for drayage
WiseTech Global has integrated its CargoWise Landside transport management systems (TMS) with marine terminal appointment software provider Dray Dog, enabling US drayage operators to automate port bookings and reduce manual data entry. The
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 19:47Airlines strengthen winter freighter links, as forwarders face capacity shuffle
Airlines are strengthening freighter links between Asia, Europe, and the Americas for winter, adding transatlantic flights, connections to Latin American manufacturing and distribution hubs, and capacity serving Asia’s technology exports. A
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 19:34Port of Singapore faces new challenges – but also new opportunities
Singapore’s position as a global container transhipment hub depends on its ability to remain competitive within international liner shipping networks, as rival ports accelerate investment in digitalisation and automation. At the Singapore P
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 19:15‘New MSC’ buy – building a Military Shipping Company unit?
“Deadly missile attacks shut down Riyadh airport. Russian strikes on Ukraine kill more than 100 civilians across the country. Poland warns of the danger of Russian attacks inside the EU causing fatalities. China begins a six-day live-fire e
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 18:47The AI forwarder of the future
Agentic process execution could change the P&L far beyond productivity, and the real gains for forwarders sit in execution quality, margin capture and a new kind of moat. “Innovation and productivity are at the core of what we do.” That was
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 07:01Gemini signals full Suez return by Q1 as it launches new Asia-Med service
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have revealed a further redesign to the Gemini Cooperation’s Asia-Mediterranean network which will see a reorganisation of the regional hub-and-spoke model. Slated for introduction over the course of the second half o
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 22:46Solar power a shining example of export progress across sub-Saharan Africa
Solar energy is becoming increasingly important for bolstering sub-Saharan Africa’s trading potential, with supply chain executives telling The Loadstar that Kenya and Nigeria are two of the fastest-growing markets for the technology. By th
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 20:07‘Redeployment and agility’ key to continued success of LNG transition, says CMA
CMA CGM’s decision to be an early mover in LNG bunkering, amid the decarbonisation push, has paid dividends, according to the French carrier’s VP for bunkering and energy transition, Farid Trad. At last week’s Singapore International Bunker
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 19:59New EU parcel charges add pressure for rethink on cross-border fulfilment
Higher EU parcel charges could further strengthen the case for retailers to hold stock in Europe, as reduced China–Europe freighter capacity and elevated airfreight rates add to the cost pressures facing cross-border supply chains. An addit
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 19:45New report reveals hidden extra costs of cargo crime
Cargo theft is costing businesses far more than the value of the stolen freight; loss of a single €5,000 parcel can potentially generate €35,000 in additional costs, as organised gangs and cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in Europe’s
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 19:40Analysis: The ETS question – did carriers redesign Asia-Europe services to avoid carbon tax?
Would a carrier really design its Asia-Europe network around shaving marginal ETS dollars, which it can recoup through surcharges anyway? In short, carriers did redesign for the ETS – though not around the ETS alone. Carriers have redesigne
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 19:29Shippers eye transloading to ease truck constraints at US-Mexico border
Pressures at the US’s southern border, from rising volumes and diminished trucking capacity, are causing shippers to evaluate transloading. According to Uber Freight, this is turning from an emergency solution into a structural network elem
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 18:44OX: Waiting for K+N & DSV as DHL GF shines; Cyber danger up; US shipbuilding at its best!
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) and DSV go into the next round of their battle this week, reporting their Q3 26 trading updates – while, notably, DHL Group updated the market with preliminary figures last Friday (16 October) after the end of trade in
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 18:25Yang Chen: From ships to ports – inside the Mærsk family’s infrastructure buying spree
Xinde Marine News’ Yang Chen writes on LinkedIn: Investment platforms associated with the family behind Maersk are extending their reach across the infrastructure that supports global trade. On 15 October 2026, A.P. Moller Capital announced
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 15:59News in Brief Podcast | Week 41 2026 | Congestion, cyberthreat and capacity constraint
Port congestion is putting pressure on global supply chains, from West Africa and Europe to the Middle East, while escalating conflict is creating fresh challenges for air cargo. In this episode, Drewry’s head of Ports and Terminals, Eirik
The Loadstar · Published 10/19/2026, 00:00DHL Group raises full-year 2026 earnings guidance
PRESS RELEASE Preliminary results: DHL Group raises full-year 2026 earnings guidance 10/16/2026, 06:19 PM CEST Reported Group EBIT is now expected to exceed EUR 7.0 billion (previously: more than EUR 6.5 billion). Bonn – Today the managemen
The Loadstar · Published 10/17/2026, 01:53Asia-Europe spot rates on the rise ahead of new FAK hikes
Three months of declining container freight spot rates on the Asia-Europe trades were brought to an end this week when pricing reversed ahead of new FAK price hikes this month. This week’s World Container Index (WCI) from Drewry saw the spo
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 20:28DHL Express puts its faith – and its cash – in Africa’s trade potential
DHL Express has committed €300m in investment across Africa through to 2030, as the logistics group urges UK businesses to diversify supply chains and pursue opportunities in an area expected to become a major global growth engine by 2035.
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 19:33AI won’t plug forwarder margin leaks without better data and processes
Freight forwarders must tackle unbilled charges, manual rework, and unreliable data before expecting AI to protect their margins, according to Metro Shipping and Portcast. Speaking on The Loadstar Podcast, Ian Powell, tech and solutions dir
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 19:19We’re ‘shouldering cost burden of green transition’, say carriers
Shipping lines claim they are bearing the cost of investments in alternative fuels and lower-emission vessels, as shippers and their freight forwarders remain reluctant to pay more for greener shipping. That is according to speakers at the
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 19:15JB Hunt riding new pricing cycle – shippers must pay up
Growth alone is not the objective, JB Hunt (JBHT) CEO Shelley Simpson told investors during the Q3 call that took place yesterday after the US market close. Instead: “Sustainable growth – that creates long-term value for our customers, our
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 19:10Ex-India spot rates and surcharges ease as peak comes to an end
Container lines, sensing a gradual slowdown in Indian westbound volumes, are revisiting their surcharges and penalties, indicating a hot market may be turning decidedly cooler. The liners had been increasingly rolling booking cancellation a
The Loadstar · Published 10/16/2026, 18:45
