FreightWeek

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is deepening its commitment to community-led environmental stewardship through a multi-phase mangrove rehabilitation effort on Carey Island, Malaysia, in partnership with local environmental organization Treat Every Environment Special (TrEES), which is dedicated to empowering communities in the protection and sustainable management of the environment.

DP World's Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions ("Shipping Solutions"), has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a 2,500+ TEU container vessel dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade across India. The addition of DP World Indus further strengthens Shipping Solutions' coastal shipping capabilities in India, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable cargo transportation between key Indian ports.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has appealed for urgent international efforts to secure the safe release of 44 seafarers held captive in Somali waters by pirates and armed robbers. The seafarers are being held aboard three detained vessels: the MT Honour 25 which were hijacked in separate incidents between April and May off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden.

Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has confirmed an order for a third batch of autonomous trucks from Shanghai Westwell Technology Co. Ltd. ("Westwell"), increasing its autonomous truck fleet to 100 vehicles and further strengthening its position as a European leader in the deployment of autonomous vehicle technology at scale.

Transforming a passenger configured 777-300ER into a cargo only aircraft was not simply a matter of removing seats and adding cargo doors. It was a complex process spanning several months that redesigned the aircraft's structure, systems and operating philosophy to meet the demands of cargo transport.

Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management, today announced the launch of its Fire Containment Cover (FCC) Leasing Solutions, providing airlines with flexible access to certified fire containment equipment without requiring ownership.

The CMA CGM Group, a leading global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, today announced an agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, at an enterprise value of $1.4 billion. The acquisition, expected to close in 2026, would nearly triple the size of the North American contract logistics operations of CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group.

Unilode Aviation Solutions is proud to renew its full ULD management partnership with Condor - a partnership shaped by trust, teamwork, and a shared drive to grow together. The partnership renewal reflects a continued commitment to advancing digital solutions, including enhanced tracking capabilities and data-driven insights to optimise ULD performance.

DP World has helped customers cut more than 160,000 tonnes of CO2e savings from UK supply chains in less than three years, driven by a combination of increased rail freight, lower-carbon trucking solutions and innovative carbon inset programmes.

Emirates is marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its cargo fleet by becoming the first airline cargo carrier* to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo.