DHL expands dedicated Transpacific air network with new three-times-weekly flights from Bangkok to Cincinnati.
New three-times-weekly Bangkok (BKK) - Cincinnati (CVG) cargo service strengthens Southeast Asia - U.S. connectivity.
"TransPac Connect" solution provides secured capacity, cost predictability, and enhanced supply chain resilience.
Additional coverage from Hanoi and Taipei expands access to key U.S. hubs, supported by end-to-end operational control.
DHL Global Forwarding is further strengthening its global air freight network with the launch of a new dedicated Transpacific service connecting Southeast Asia with the United States, designed to provide customers with greater resilience and predictability in an increasingly volatile market environment.
At the core of the newly introduced "TransPac Connect" solution is a new dedicated cargo service operating three times weekly between Bangkok (BKK) and Cincinnati (CVG). The service offers high-capacity widebody freighter operations with up to 100 tons per flight, complemented by extensive road feeder connectivity across the U.S.
In addition to the new Bangkok-Cincinnati connection, the solution provides customers with broader access to DHL Global Forwarding's Transpacific network through coverage in Vietnam (Hanoi) and Taiwan (Taipei), connecting shipments to key U.S. gateways including Cincinnati (CVG) and Chicago (ORD).
In a market environment often characterized by disruption and fluctuating rates, the dedicated service provides secure main deck capacity, stable schedules, and improved cost predictability, enabling customers to plan their supply chains with greater confidence. The solution is particularly suited for oversized and high-value cargo, supported by end-to-end operational control.
Henk Venema, Global Head of Air Freight at DHL Global Forwarding: "Southeast Asia continues to gain strategic importance as a manufacturing and sourcing region. With our new Bangkok-Cincinnati connection and broader Transpacific network coverage, we are offering customers not only speed and capacity, but also the reliability and control they need to build more resilient supply chains. Expanding our controlled air freight capacity is a key lever to help customers navigate volatility and respond to disruption more effectively."
The "TransPac Connect" service is part of DHL Global Forwarding's broader controlled capacity strategy and is supported by a wider dedicated air freight network spanning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This includes multiple weekly rotations across key hubs such as Frankfurt, Liège, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. The new connections complement DHL Global Forwarding's recent expansion of dedicated air freight capacity between Asia and Europe, further strengthening global trade lanes and enhancing network reliability across key corridors.
By continuously investing in its dedicated air freight network and leveraging synergies across DHL Group divisions and airline partners, DHL Global Forwarding enables customers across industries to build resilience into their supply chains while maintaining flexibility, cost efficiency, and operational stability.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it has set a new June monthly record for transporting Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) in June 2026.
The new June achievement beat the previous tonnage record set in June 2020. The second quarter (April, May and June) also set a record for tonnage and carloads, beating previous highs also set in June 2020.
CPKC previously set records for the movement of Canadian grain in the first quarter and has set monthly records in five of the first six months of 2026. Monthly records earlier this year have been set in January, February, April and May.
Through Week 48 of the 2025-2026 crop year, CPKC transported more than 28.4 MMT of Canadian grain and grain products. These are the largest Canadian grain totals since the record setting 2020-2021 crop year.
In the United States, CPKC also set a monthly tonnage record for grain movements in June, moving 2.5 MMT and exceeding the previous best set in 2022. A record 7.5 MMT moved in the second quarter, exceeding Q2 2022.
Kuehne+Nagel and Mondadori Group inaugurated a new 40,000 sqm fulfilment centre in San Giorgio Bigarello, in the province of Mantova.
The facility is Italy’s largest logistics hub dedicated to educational publishing, supporting the efficient distribution of learning materials to schools, educators and students across the country.
Developed and operated by Kuehne+Nagel, the new fulfilment centre brings together activities previously managed across three locations. The hub also serves Mondadori Group’s educational and retail publishing business, including bookstores, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels. It reflects the growing importance of all-in-one logistics solutions to support the evolution of the publishing market.
By centralising operations, increasing inventory visibility and omnichannel capabilities, the new facility helps Mondadori Group respond more efficiently to changing customer expectations while ensuring reliable distribution of educational materials across Italy. The highly seasonal nature of educational publishing demands precise planning and execution to ensure learning materials reach schools when they are needed.
"This new fulfilment centre is the result of a long-standing collaboration with Mondadori Group and our shared commitment to innovation and the strategic role of logistics," said Eduardo Razuck, Executive Vice President Contract Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel. "By combining logistics expertise, technology and operational excellence, we have created a scalable platform that supports Mondadori’s continued growth. Beyond strengthening the regional economy and creating employment opportunities for young people, we contribute to the future of learning for the next generations."
"Having a single highly specialised facility allows us to coordinate educational and retail publishing activities more effectively, strengthen the integration between physical and digital channels, and improve service quality throughout the entire supply chain. For educational publishing, this means being able to rely on a timely and dependable distribution network capable of meeting the needs of schools, teachers, students and families across Italy," commented Antonio Porro, Chief Executive Officer of Mondadori Group.
The facility became fully operational in June 2026, following a phased transition, ensuring uninterrupted service throughout the implementation process. Innovation and sustainability were central to its design. The LEED Gold-certified site incorporates renewable energy solutions, energy-efficient lighting, CO₂ emissions monitoring systems and sustainable packaging measures, supporting both operational and environmental excellence.
The hub also leverages Kuehne+Nagel’s expertise in managing complex distribution networks and its ongoing investments in technology, automation and innovation.
Business development in the second quarter showed continued growth in demand and, consequently, positive earnings momentum for the Group, particularly in the DHL Express division.
Management today assessed the preliminary Group results for the month of June and Q2 2026 and has adjusted the earnings outlook for the full year 2026.
Business development in the second quarter showed continued growth in demand and, consequently, positive earnings momentum for the Group, particularly in the DHL Express division. Compared with the prior-year quarter, which had been impacted by customs and other trade policy conditions, the Group recorded a return to significant revenue growth. In addition, the reduced cost base resulting from the Fit for Growth measures continued to have a positive effect across the Group, leading to Q2 earnings rising more strongly than market expectation.
Preliminary results for Q2 2026 are as follows: Group revenue increased by more than 10 percent in Q2 2026 year-over-year; Group EBIT reached around EUR 1,850 million (prior year: EUR 1,429 million), corresponding to a year-over-year increase of around 29 percent.
DHL Express reported EBIT of around EUR 1,195 million in Q2, significantly above the prior-year figure (EUR 730 million, which included EUR -30 million Cost of Change), reflecting a very favorable operating leverage effect of the return to weight growth. Results are further supported by around EUR 150 million driven by capacity constraints in the air freight market.
DHL Global Forwarding generated EBIT of around EUR 240 million, including an estimated positive effect of low-to-mid double-digit million from successfully managing market disruptions (prior year: EUR 196 million, including EUR -19 million Cost of Change).
DHL Supply Chain recorded earnings of around EUR 305 million. The prior-year result of EUR 348 million included positive non-recurring effects of EUR 54 million.
DHL eCommerce reported EBIT of around EUR 50 million, slightly below the prior-year level (EUR 56 million, including EUR -8 million Cost of Change). In the Q2 EBIT, a non-recurring positive effect of around EUR 20 million related to M&A in Iberia was offset by other negative non-recurring items.
Post & Parcel Germany achieved EBIT of around EUR 135 million (prior year: EUR 166 million).
In light of the recent earnings momentum and assuming no further worsening of the geopolitical situation, management has decided to raise its outlook for the full year 2026 as follows: Reported Group EBIT is now expected to exceed EUR 6.5 billion (previously: above EUR 6.2 billion).
Expected EBIT for the DHL divisions has been increased to more than EUR 5.9 billion (previously: above EUR 5.6 billion). The outlook remains unchanged for Post & Parcel Germany (EBIT above EUR 900 million) and for Group Functions (around EUR -400 million).
The full Q2 2026 report will be published as scheduled on August 5, 2026.
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the appointment of Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific.
Elliott has led the region on an interim basis since January 2026, having previously served as Regional CFO for Asia Pacific, a role he took up after joining Maersk in 2020.
Before joining Maersk, Elliott was President and Division CFO, Global Forwarding at Toll Global in Singapore, and earlier held senior finance and general management roles at CEVA Logistics across the United States, China, the Netherlands and Australia, giving him a rare combination of operational, commercial and financial leadership across the world's most dynamic trade lanes.
"Asia Pacific is the world's largest regional economy, key to global trade and central to Maersk's growth ambitions. It’s an honour to work with our exceptional team, customers, and partners across the region. We have built strong momentum together, and I look forward to deepening those relationships and supporting our customers' growth." Scott Elliott, Regional Head of Finance, Asia Pacific.
The process of appointing a permanent Regional Head of Finance for Asia Pacific is underway.
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.
The initiative aims to rehabilitate vulnerable coastal ecosystems while empowering the Mahmeri Orang Asli community whose livelihoods depend on them.
Malaysia’s mangrove forest cover has declined from 629,038 hectares in 2017 to about 586,548 hectares today, a loss of roughly 42,500 hectares over eight years, caused by a combination of coastal erosion and human-induced factors such as land-use conversion for coastal infrastructure, aquaculture and agriculture. For the Mahmeri Orang Asli on Carey Island, mangroves are a foundation resource, used for traditional roofing, handicrafts and fishing practices that have been passed down for generations.
This year’s program, the latest chapter in a four-year FedEx and TrEES collaboration, involved 21 FedEx employees across two phases of rehabilitation work on Carey Island. In the first phase, volunteers filled polybags with mud and prepared young mangrove seedlings for the nursery, gaining hands-on experience in propagation and a deeper understanding of how these ecosystems protect coastlines. Seedlings were then nurtured by the Mahmeri Orang Asli community at Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Judah until they were ready for replanting. In the second phase, volunteers planted 180 Pokok Api-api (Avicennia alba and Avicennia marina), 60 Bakau Kurap (Rhizophora mucronata), 210 Bakau Minyak (Rhizophora apiculata), and 50 Nipah (Nypa fruticans) along river reserves. Across both phases, community members from Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Judah guided volunteers with traditional ecological knowledge shaped over generations through their close relationship with the forest.
“At FedEx, we believe sustainability has to be rooted in the realities of each community we serve,” said Tien Long Woon, managing director of FedEx Malaysia. “Being welcomed by the Mahmeri Orang Asli has given our team members the chance to learn directly from the community and contribute in ways that create lasting value. We remain committed to supporting community-driven efforts that strengthen both people and the environment.”
“Partnering with TrEES on this rehabilitation goes beyond planting trees,” said Tien Long Woon, managing director of FedEx Malaysia. “It is about standing alongside the Mahmeri Orang Asli community as they work to protect what sustains them and making sure our team plays a direct role in that effort.”
Leela Panikkar, director of TrEES, said, “This initiative demonstrates how meaningful outcomes can be achieved when multiple stakeholders, including environmental organizations, local communities, companies and government agencies, work together toward a shared goal. Through the support of partners like FedEx, and with the support and involvement of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, we are helping to ensure that mangrove rehabilitation efforts are both effective and sustainable.”
Healthier mangrove forests also contribute to food security through small-scale fisheries, create new eco-tourism opportunities and build stronger local stewardship for long-term climate resilience.
This year’s effort builds on three years of FedEx Malaysia and TrEES collaboration. In 2022, the partnership rebuilt a kindergarten perimeter wall for the Mahmeri Orang Asli community in Pulau Carey using 1,500 ecobricks, creating a safer play area for local children. In 2023 and 2024, volunteers helped plant, harvest and distribute fresh produce through a 1,000-square-foot community vegetable garden in Klang Valley, promoting food security among underserved urban families. The mangrove rehabilitation marks the program’s most ecologically ambitious chapter yet.
These efforts are part of FedEx Cares, the company’s global community engagement program and one-way FedEx lives out its purpose of connecting people and possibilities. FedEx aims to make the world a better place through in-kind shipping, volunteering our time and expertise, and charitable giving.
To further strengthen the execution of the strategy in the Road division, Brian Ejsing has been appointed as the new Division CEO with immediate effect.
Jens H. Lund, Group CEO: "I am glad that Brian Ejsing has accepted to expand his portfolio as our new Road CEO. I am confident in his ability to accelerate the strategy given his experience and proven track record of delivering results in key roles across the company."
"At the same time, I would like to thank Helmut Schweighofer for his efforts since joining the company after the closing of the Schenker acquisition. He has played an important role in the integration and has built a strong foundation, team and strategic direction, and I wish him all the best."
The strategy for Road remains the same for 2030 as outlined on DSV's recent Capital Markets Days, the baton is now being handed over from Helmut Schweighofer:
"I have valued my time with DSV and the opportunity to contribute to the first phase of the DSV and Schenker integration together with the Road team. I am proud of the efforts we have made as a team, and I would like to thank every colleague I have met along the way."
Since joining DSV in 1986, Brian Ejsing has held several positions in the company, including 22 years in the Road Division and as CEO of Contract Logistics.
He was named Group COO in 2024 and will continue in this position alongside his new role.
Brian Ejsing, Group COO and CEO DSV Road: "I am excited to return to my Road roots in DSV and look forward to getting to work. While the integration is on track and the strategy remains the same, we need to strengthen the commercial execution, increase efficiency and consolidate our network."
"The market conditions are tough, but we have a unique position to build on our platform as the leading player on the European road market and expand our footprint and growth in other regions."
With more than 50,000 trucks on the roads every day across 55 countries, DSV Road offers a broad range of services, including groupage shipments, intermodal solutions, LTL and direct transport.
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.
The latest order builds on the successful introduction of autonomous trucks into mixed-traffic container terminal operations at Felixstowe, the first deployment of its kind in Europe.
Commenting on the order, Clemence Cheng, Executive Director of Hutchison Ports and Port of Felixstowe CEO, said:
“This further investment marks another important step in the Port of Felixstowe’s journey towards smarter, safer and more sustainable port operations.
“Expanding our autonomous truck fleet to 100 vehicles demonstrates our confidence in the technology and in the benefits it is already bringing to our customers, colleagues and operations. Felixstowe has led the way in deploying autonomous trucks safely at scale in a live port environment, and this latest order reinforces our commitment to innovation, operational resilience and our target of achieving Net-Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035.”
Kenny Tan, Founder and Chairman of Westwell, said: “We are proud to support Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe as it continues to deploy autonomous truck technology at scale. This latest order marks another important milestone in our partnership and reflects the confidence Felixstowe has placed in Westwell’s technology, products and operational support.
“With 100 autonomous trucks in operation, the Port of Felixstowe is Europe’s leading port for the deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale in live terminal operations. We look forward to continuing our work together to support safer, smarter and more sustainable port operations.”
The new trucks will incorporate enhanced sensor and perception technology, including 128-line LiDAR and advanced camera systems, providing a more detailed understanding of the operating environment and supporting safe, accurate and reliable operation in a busy mixed-traffic terminal environment. Similar technology was referenced in the previous autonomous truck order release as part of the port’s next phase of operational development.
The investment also includes a second automated battery swapping station. The port’s existing station enables autonomous trucks to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged units in just five to six minutes, helping to maximise fleet availability and minimise operational disruption.
Supporting this capability is the port’s private 5G network, one of the largest industrial private 5G deployments in the UK. The network provides fast, secure and highly reliable communications, enabling real-time connectivity between autonomous trucks, control systems and terminal infrastructure, ensuring safe, efficient and responsive operations across both autonomous and conventional equipment.
The autonomous trucks are fully electric. The port has used only electricity certified as being from renewable sources since April 2023, and the expanded fleet will support the port’s target of achieving Net-Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035.
“Bea Hsu has the experience, leadership and commitment to Los Angeles to serve on the Harbor Commission and continue the important work happening at the Port of Los Angeles,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “As an economic engine for our city, region and country, our Harbor Commissioners play an important role in executing a forward-looking vision that keeps the Port competitive in the global economy. I'm confident that Bea Hsu will help achieve that goal.”
Hsu is the founder and principal of BCH Group, a provider of independent advisory services in real estate strategy, investments and development. She also serves as the Board Director and is the Founding CEO of Builders Alliance, a non-profit organization established to accelerate home rebuilding and community recovery following the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. In addition, she is a board member at the James Campbell Company, a privately-held real estate firm headquartered in Hawaii.
Her prior experience includes service as a Board Member, Board President and Interim CEO for Los Angeles World Airports; Executive Vice President of Development for Brookfield Properties in Los Angeles; and Senior Vice President, Development and Forward Planning at Related California, a Los Angeles-based real estate firm specializing in urban infill development, including affordable housing, mixed income housing, public-private projects and commercial mixed-use development.
Hsu began her career as a Senior Legislative Deputy for then Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti. She earned bachelor’s degrees in both political science and history at Yale University, and was a public affairs fellow at CORO Southern California.
Hsu replaces John A. Pérez, who resigned from the Harbor Commission to take a seat on the City of Los Angeles Fire Commission.
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.
The acquisition reinforces CMA CGM's more than 25-year commitment and investment in the United States supply chain and accelerates its strategy to provide comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions. By integrating FedEx Supply Chain’s assets and nearly 10,000 team members, CEVA Logistics will become a leading contract logistics provider in North America. The combined entity would operate approximately 150 warehouses, expanding CEVA’s overall presence in North America to a combined workforce of 20,000 people located at more than 240 locations.
Following the execution of this transaction, CMA CGM and FedEx also expects to enter into multi-year commercial agreements related to air and ocean freight. CMA CGM will become a preferred ocean carrier for FedEx, offering ocean transport and carrier services under a non-exclusive agreement. The companies will also work together on select air cargo capacity solutions to enhance their respective global networks in the interest of higher aircraft utilization and flexible long-haul capacity.
Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, stated: “The acquisition and partnership with FedEx represent a major step in the development of CEVA Logistics and our logistics activities in North America. We are strengthening our ability to provide customers with integrated supply chain solutions. These deals also reinforce our long-term commitment to investing in the United States and supporting the resilience and efficiency of its supply chain.”
Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx, added: "Today’s announcement enables FedEx to further increase our focus on providing our unique expertise for high-value verticals, including healthcare, automotive, aerospace and data centers. By streamlining our portfolio, FedEx is better positioned to execute our long-term vision and continue to serve as the heartbeat of the industrial economy, delivering unmatched connectivity, reliability, and value to our customers globally. We look forward to leveraging our complementary relationship with global logistics solutions provider CMA CGM to support the next chapter for FedEx Supply Chain and its team members. "
The acquisition is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The air cargo and ocean freight agreements are expected to commence in different phases between now and 2028. Morgan Stanley and Messier & Associés are acting as financial advisors to CMA CGM, and Cleary Gottlieb is acting as legal counsel to CMA CGM. JPMorgan is acting as financial advisor to FedEx, and Baker McKenzie is acting as legal counsel to FedEx.
DP World has launched EcoRoute, a suite of solutions that helps businesses optimise supply chain performance while reducing emissions by combining network design, lower-carbon logistics solutions, emissions measurement and strategic partnerships.
Freight and logistics account for approximately 10% of global energy-related CO₂ emissions. At the same time, tightening regulations, investor scrutiny, and customer expectations are raising expectations of supply chain performance.
To respond to these challenges, EcoRoute offers our customers:
1. Optimised supply chain networks, balancing cost, speed and emissions to create more efficient and resilient supply chains. In Africa, through our centralised Logistics Control Tower solution, DP World helped a major retailer increase transported volumes by 45% while increasing fleet size by only 5%, improving vehicle utilisation to 88%, operational efficiency and supply chain resilience.
2. Lower carbon solutions through modal shift programmes, alternative fuel and electric transport solutions, and lower carbon warehouses and facilities. In India, DP World helped a customer reduce transport emissions by 78% on the Chennai–Kolkata corridor through a multimodal rail to coastal solution, while improving reliability and lowering logistics costs.
3. Carbon Insetting programmes to help our customers reduce emissions within their own supply chains, addressing Scope3 emissions. Through our carbon inset programmes at Southampton and London Gateway, in 2025 alone we generated more than 9,400 tonnes of verified CO₂ insets across 257,000 TEU of cargo flows, helping deliver emissions reductions within customers' own logistics value chains unlike traditional offsetting models.
4. Emissions measurement and visibility through our Carbon Emissions Calculator, powered by EcoTransIT World and aligned with ISO 14083. The Carbon Emissions Calculator provides end-to-end visibility of emissions across transport modes, helping customers identify reduction opportunities.
Through EcoRoute, we also collaborate with our customers and strategic partners to extend sustainability impact beyond business operations. By linking lower carbon supply chains with social and environmental initiatives, customers can advance their ESG goals while creating positive outcomes for communities and ecosystems.
Beat Simon, DP World Group Chief Operating Officer, Logistics, said: “At DP World, we believe a well-connected supply chain is a more sustainable one. EcoRoute helps customers reduce emissions while improving efficiency and resilience by combining connectivity, data and operational expertise across our global network.”
Ayla Bajwa, DP World Group Senior Vice President – Sustainability, said: “EcoRoute is about turning ambition into action. It gives our customers the tools, insights and partnerships needed to reduce emissions across complex supply chains, while also delivering broader environmental and social impact. By connecting sustainability with real operational change, we are helping businesses build supply chains that are fit for the future.”
