Picking and packing are two essential stages of warehouse order fulfilment. Although closely connected, each process serves a different purpose: picking ensures the correct products are collected, while packing prepares them for safe shipment or storage. Understanding the differences between these activities can help warehouse operators improve order accuracy, reduceContinue Reading
Geopolitical disruption is reshaping the marine insurance market, creating new challenges for underwriters as shipping routes, freight rates and cargo risks continue to evolve. These issues featured prominently at the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference held in Rotterdam in September 2026, where industry participants examined the impact ofContinue Reading
DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its DHL Health Logistics Cold Chain Network with six dedicated air corridors connecting Europe and North America to major pharmaceutical and healthcare markets across Asia. The new routes are designed to provide temperature-controlled air cargo capacity, improve routing flexibility and strengthen the reliability of shipmentsContinue Reading
Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) continues to face severe vessel and landside delays following its August migration to a new instance of the Navis N4 terminal operating system. The ongoing disruption has affected terminal operations and contributed to an operational backlog at one of South Africa’s key container gateways. Navis N4Continue Reading
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is driving demand for air cargo capacity while helping support global trade despite tariffs and geopolitical disruptions, according to the latest DHL Globalisation Tracker. The report, produced by DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business, found that strong demand forContinue Reading
Air cargo capacity across Africa increased by 14% in August, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The increase highlights continued expansion in the continent’s air freight market as airlines respond to demand for additional cargo capacity and stronger international connectivity. African Air Freight CapacityContinue Reading
SAS Cargo has appointed Allied Aviation as its General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for India, effective 1 October 2026, supporting the airline’s five weekly cargo services between Mumbai and Copenhagen. SAS Cargo will operate the Copenhagen–Mumbai route using Airbus A330 aircraft, while Allied Aviation will manage cargo sales, supervisionContinue Reading
Stockholm Central Station is set for a major redevelopment as rising passenger numbers and growing rail demand place increasing pressure on Sweden’s largest transportation hub. Foster + Partners, working alongside Swedish architecture firm Marge Arkitekter, is developing plans to expand the area surrounding the station while improving passenger capacity andContinue Reading
Passenger rail services in Durban are set for a major upgrade as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) accelerates infrastructure projects aimed at improving the reliability, safety and capacity of the city’s rail network. PRASA is investing approximately R2 billion in the rehabilitation of the Umlazi Corridor, oneContinue Reading
DHL Express has completed the first direct DHL flight between Bahrain and South Africa with the launch of a weekly Boeing 767 freighter service between Bahrain International and O. R. Tambo International in Johannesburg. The route reinforces DHL’s continued investment in strengthening Sub-Saharan Africa network connectivity, expanding heavier-weight capability, improvingContinue Reading
