August 2026

Yusen signs with LA for another 30 years

Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners have approved a 30-year lease with Yusen Terminals, securing the longtime Port of Los Angles marine terminal operator through to 2056 and paving the way for an additional $200 million investment in zero-emission cargo-handling equipment. Yusen Terminals has operated at the Port of Los Angeles since 1991 on a 232 acre site north of the Vincent Thomas Bridge along the Port’s East Basin Channel. ... [+]

Gothenburg matches 2025 record first half

The Port of Gothenburg handled 462,000 TEU in the first six months of the year, in line with the corresponding period in 2025, which was the strongest year by volume in the port’s history. The number of laden containers also increased, while empties decreased so actual cargo volumes rose even ... [+]

Air China available on Cargo.one

Air China Cargo capacity is to be made available on Cargo.one following a partnership with the booking platform. Air China Cargo operates a fleet of 24 freighters alongside significant belly capacity, supported by over 1,500 overland trucking routes. Forwarders using cargo.one in Europe and North America can quote, book and track ... [+]

Passports required for ferries to Ireland from 28 September

From Monday 28 September all ferry passengers, including freight drivers, travelling between Holyhead and Dublin or Fishguard and Rosslare will now need to show their passport on departure. No other forms of ID will be accepted. All passengers will be required to show their passport or passport card, regardless of ... [+]

Ulster trading to go under the spotlight

Allied Group is one of Northern Ireland customs and trade compliance specialist Allied Group is to hold a Beyond Borders Summit at ICC Belfast on Thursday 1 October. Supported by Danske Bank, AbbeyAutoline and Formation Works, it will examine the changes that affect how companies trade, along with customs and carbon ... [+]

Customs expert warns of Norway delays in September

Customs Support Group is warning exporters to Norway that a new clearance system could lead to delays in September. next month. Norway starts the phased rollout of its new Digitoll system on September 15, which will make digital customs clearance mandatory and for all filings to be submitted digitally before goods ... [+]

Opportunity knocks in central Scotland

CBRE has been appointed by Castlebrooke to market a four-unit industrial and logistics development, totalling 377,200sq ft on Scotland’s M8 corridor between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Prime4Eight development has planning consent for four Grade A industrial and logistics units, from 77,200sq ft to 150,300sq ft. CBRE says it is a ... [+]

Dnata in command in Dubai

UAE handling company Dnata has upgraded its existing Dubai cargo control centre into a Cargo Integrated Command Centre (CICC), with enhanced technology and operational data and decision-making capabilities. Located at its Dubai International Airport (DXB), the CICC provides teams with a centralised view of cargo operations across DXB and Dubai World ... [+]

Logistics UK sees signs of recovery

The freight sector is beginning to show green shoots of recovery, says Logistics UK. Following the conflict in the Middle East, firms are reporting greater confidence in business outlook and financial health, according to its latest quarterly Logistics Performance Tracker survey, published on 20 August. Business outlook has improved from 5.8 in ... [+]

CMA CGM to invest $434m in Red Sea gateway

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) and CMA CGM Group have signed definitive agreements to jointly develop and operate Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic Port, in collaboration with the Mawani Saudi Ports Authority. One of the largest foreign direct investments in the Kingdom's maritime sector, it will contribute to its National Transport ... [+]