ID 287705014 © Brett Hondow | Dreamstime.com 29 October 2026 Danish freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is set to undertake its largest takeover, agreeing to acquire its US counterpart, OIA Global, in a deal expected to propel SGL into the ranks of the world’s 20 largest freight forwarders. “The acquisition of OIA Global marks

CH Robinson bets its AI army can outflank forwarding rivals CH Robinson is deploying AI agents to recommend freight routings, prepare quotes, and process ocean … AI CH Robinson FreightTech 26 October 2026• 0 Comments• Share  

Photo: VesselFinder 29 October 2026 Intra-Asia and Middle East short-haul trades are seen to be the most sought-after launch pad or entry point for aspiring container shipping entrepreneurs, as the industry becomes more competitive and challenging in an environment of ever-growing trade volatility. The ‘newest kid on the block’ is Jade Pacific Line (JPL), a

Photo: © Andrew Balcombe | Dreamstime.com 29 October 2026 Boluda Shipping is to acquire Samskip, yet another sign of consolidation in the shortsea shipping scene, the deal intended to create a network spanning Northern Europe, the Iberian Peninsula, Canary Islands and West Africa. Subject to regulatory approval, the deal is expected to complete on New

29 October 2026 A recent cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration showed how remote controls can cause physical losses. The warning extends to cold stores, pharmaceutical warehouses and connected reefer fleets. At four in the morning, a delivery driver at an Intermarché in Gradignan, south-west France, found the cold room flooded. Its temperature had climbed to

ID 460819795 © Kannapat Inkhammoon 29 October 2026 Shipping operators face a new compliance burden under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) – a £100 ($133) penalty for every missing allowance, adding financial pressure to a regime that will bring offshore vessels into scope from January. The requirements were outlined in a webinar hosted

AI-generated 29 October 2026 Rising airfreight yields have failed to keep pace with soaring fuel prices, squeezing freighter economics despite a sustained period of strong demand growth, according to Rotate.  Speaking at TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Miami this week, CEO Ryan Keyrouse warned that the strength of the global market concealed sharp differences in

ID 156318278 © Sutthinon Sanyakup | Dreamstime.com 29 October 2026 Last month,  I sent an email to a selected bunch of investors and analysts. I had a question or two, for background only – in case they could share insight. Based on the feedback I got, I said, it doesn’t look like DSV has figured

EXCLUSIVE: SGL’s David Wystrach takes on top airfreight role David Wystrach has taken on a new global head of airfreight role, effective today, marking … Dachser On the merry-go-round Scan Global Logistics Apr 1, 2026• 0 Comments• Share  

Feeder newbuilds make a comeback as A2B aims to bypass CII With an order for two 650 teu newbuilds, A2B-online is demonstrating how feeder operators will … A2B Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Feeder operators International Maritime Organization (IMO) Newbuildings Samskip Jun 14, 2023• 0 Comments• Share