Outpost has added four new freight terminals, aiming to transition from a single fleet location to a full-service terminal model. These terminals will integrate maintenance, warehousing, and other functions to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce operational costs, while also creating job opportunities for the local economy.
Russian Air Bridge Cargo has launched a new route for freight services from China to Luxembourg, enhancing transport efficiency between China and Europe. The company plans to expand its fleet in response to the growing demand for trade between China and Russia, offering convenient, high-tech product transportation solutions.
Today’s supply chain management faces various challenges and transformation opportunities. Companies need to focus on visibility, flexibility, and sustainability, increasing technology investments to build a collaborative matrix supply chain that operates efficiently in an increasingly complex environment. By actively responding to regulations, geopolitical issues, and market changes, businesses can meet the challenges of the future.
The Atlas Fee is closely related to customs clearance fees for imports into Germany, while the Atlas Computer Fee is associated with the cost of transmitting cargo invoices through the Atlas Computer System. This method is cost-effective and assists carriers in smoothly navigating the customs clearance process in Germany.
Advancements in lithium-ion batteries have made electric forklifts superior to traditional internal combustion forklifts in terms of efficiency, environmental impact, and cost. This has led to an increasing number of companies transitioning to electric forklifts, supporting sustainable development in the industry and enhancing market competitiveness.
Outpost has announced the addition of four new freight terminals, marking its transition from a single fleet site to a comprehensive service center. These new terminals will integrate cross-docking areas, storage, and office space, enhancing delivery efficiency and meeting the growing market demand, helping the company maintain its competitive edge.
French shipping giant CMA CGM is restructuring its global fleet to avoid new U.S. port fee regulations. The company plans to invest $20 billion in the U.S. to strengthen its market competitiveness. Despite facing challenges from the U.S.-China trade war, CMA CGM maintains a positive outlook, anticipating a rebound in trade activity.
In the second half of 2025, the container shipping market is facing multiple challenges including U.S. tariff policies, the situation in the Red Sea, and fleet growth. Experts suggest that container trade may decline, with ship supply exceeding demand, while the market's volatility and uncertainty will significantly impact capacity and freight rates.
COSCO Shipping recently named a new LNG RoRo vessel, "Chengkangkou," in Xiamen. The ship is 199.9 meters long, has 13 decks, and can carry a maximum of 7,500 vehicles, with an expected carbon emission reduction of 27%. The plan is to expand the fleet to 30 vessels in the future, promoting green shipping initiatives.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies have established a joint venture to create a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering facility at the Port of Rotterdam, set to commence operations by the end of 2028. This initiative aims to support green shipping, and it is projected that by 2029, CMA CGM's LNG-powered fleet will expand to 123 vessels.
