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EU Carbon Pricing Takes Effect, Adding New Structural Cost to Trans-Atlantic Trade

October 1, 2025 at 8:47 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Emissions Trading System (ETS) began their full-scale financial impact in October, adding a new structural cost to all voyages touching the EU. The initial surrender of allowances for the ETS, covering a portion of 2024 emissions, has introduced a mandatory carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping, […]

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New AI Platform Solves Complexity of Multilevel Warehouses 

September 24, 2025 at 11:37 am | Uncategorized | No comment

A major focus of warehouse technology in late September 2025 was the challenge of automating multilevel warehouses. A new white paper highlights the emergence of sophisticated AI platforms and software that can effectively manage the complexities of vertical movement and sequencing in these structures. This integration of technology with vertical storage solutions is essential for […]

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Feeder refuses $250M pollution payment, warns precedent

September 24, 2025 at 9:37 am | Uncategorized | No comment

X-Press Feeders is raising concerns over a new \$250 million compensation order from the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka related to the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster, stating it cannot comply while honoring existing commitments. The company, which has already paid over \$170 million toward wreck removal and cleanup through channels like the ITOPF, argues this […]

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Vietnam Emerges as Key Air Freight Hub Amid China Decoupling 

September 20, 2025 at 12:15 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

Vietnam is rapidly establishing itself as a major air freight hub for high-tech and e-commerce goods, driven by manufacturers diversifying production away from China due to tariffs. Air cargo capacity on Vietnam-U.S. routes has significantly increased, with new flights being added to handle the surge in exports of electronics, apparel, and footwear, a trend that […]

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Intra-Asia Trade Becomes Key Battleground for Top Carriers 

September 17, 2025 at 12:08 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

The Intra-Asia trade corridor has emerged as one of the most dynamic and competitive shipping markets, with major global carriers significantly increasing their capacity in September 2025. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and Pacific International Lines (PIL) all expanded their deployed capacity in the region, seeking to capitalize on strong regional connectivity and insulate themselves from volatile long-haul […]

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Container Carrier Margins Dip to 18-Month Low Amid Rate War

September 15, 2025 at 12:02 pm | Uncategorized | No comment

The container shipping sector saw a steep drop in profitability in September 2025, with the average operating margin (EBIT) among the nine largest carriers falling to 9.9%. This is the lowest level recorded in 18 months and signals a potential rate war despite persistent geopolitical disruptions. The market’s weakened resilience suggests that overcapacity and soft […]

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Airline offers Axis customers discounted India travel

September 13, 2025 at 9:36 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Sri Lankan Airlines has established a strategic partnership with Axis Bank in India to boost travel demand, offering exclusive benefits to the bank’s extensive 15-million strong customer base. This collaboration, which marks the airline’s first with a private Indian bank, provides Axis Bank credit and debit cardholders an exclusive 10% discount on both Business and […]

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DHL Partners with Manhattan Associates to Revolutionize Warehouse Management

September 12, 2025 at 9:27 am | Uncategorized | No comment

DHL has entered a major partnership with Manhattan Associates to implement its Manhattan Active® Warehouse Management (WM) system across its global operations. This strategic move is a cornerstone of DHL’s “cloud-first” initiative, aiming to transition hundreds of its legacy, on-premise warehouse systems to a single, scalable, cloud-native platform. The collaboration is designed to significantly enhance […]

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Supply Chain AI Adoption Accelerates with New $85M Funding Round

September 8, 2025 at 11:33 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a side experiment in logistics; it is quickly becoming a competitive necessity. This was underscored by the recent announcement that Augment, a San Francisco-based AI startup, secured a new funding round of $85 million in a Series A. The investment will accelerate the company’s push to embed AI directly […]

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Sri Lanka’s Logistics Ambitions Stalled by New De-Consolidation Ban

September 8, 2025 at 11:29 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Sri Lanka’s aspirations to become a logistics hub are facing a significant setback after customs authorities implemented a strict ban on the de-consolidation of goods. The practice, which involves breaking down large shipments into smaller parcels for individual delivery, had been a key driver of the island’s logistics activity. The ban, aimed at preventing under-declaration […]

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