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Corporate News Letter for  Wednesday  November  04,  2026

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Maersk schedules first India drydocking

Maersk will undertake its first planned drydocking in India, with the container vessel Maersk Chattogram scheduled to enter L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai.

The Singapore-flagged vessel is expected to arrive at the shipyard on 20 October 2026, subject to operational and weather conditions.

The project represents the first operational milestone under the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Maersk and Larsen & Toubro during India Maritime Week 2025.

The agreement established a framework for cooperation covering shipbuilding, vessel repair and the exchange of knowledge relating to international maritime standards and shipyard capabilities.

Maersk Chattogram to undergo special survey

The scheduled drydocking forms part of Maersk Chattogram’s normal lifecycle maintenance programme.

Work will include the vessel’s special survey, together with inspection, maintenance and overhaul activities covering its hull, structure, machinery, equipment and propulsion systems.

L&T Shipbuilding will use its Shiplift system at Kattupalli, described by the companies as the largest in India, to lift the vessel clear of the water.

“The drydocking of Maersk Chattogram in India is a meaningful step towards turning our collaboration with L&T into action,” said Dinesh Kumar Balraj, Head of Fleet Operations East at Maersk.

“We are aligning Maersk’s global technical requirements with India’s growing shipyard, supplier and maritime-service capabilities,” he added.

Project brings together Indian maritime suppliers

The project will involve Maersk’s fleet and technical teams, L&T personnel, Indian subcontractors, suppliers and maritime service providers.

The partners will focus on safety, execution, quality and the exchange of operational knowledge during the drydocking.

“The docking of Maersk Chattogram at Kattupalli advances our strategic partnership under the MoU and Framework Agreement signed between our organisations,” said Arun Ramchandani, Head of Precision Engineering & Systems at L&T.

“Combining Maersk’s global maritime expertise with L&T’s shipbuilding capabilities, we aim to strengthen domestic capabilities and supply chains across the shipbuilding ecosystem,” he noted.

The project moves the Maersk–L&T partnership from an exploratory framework to its first vessel-maintenance operation in India.

SLPA plans new Colombo logistics hub under PPP model

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has decided to develop a new logistics hub within the Port of Colombo under a Public–Private Partnership model.

The authority will pursue the project through a competitive bidding process, subject to the necessary approvals.

The decision follows the discontinuation of the previously proposed South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub project.

Previous joint venture discontinued

The South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub was established in 2023 with the participation of China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, SLPA and Access Engineering PLC.

The project envisaged an investment of approximately US$280 million for the development of a modern logistics facility covering around 150,000 square metres.

Following an assessment of external circumstances, commercial considerations and shareholder interests, the participating parties decided not to proceed with the project.

The shareholders will receive refunds of their respective equity contributions, totalling approximately US$29.8 million. The refunds remain subject to applicable regulatory requirements and operational expenses.

Competitive process planned

SLPA will now pursue an alternative development strategy through a competitive bidding process.

The proposed integrated logistics hub will aim to expand the Port of Colombo’s capabilities beyond container transshipment. It will support a wider range of port-related and value-added logistics services.

According to SLPA, the development is expected to attract private-sector investment and improve the use of port land and infrastructure.

The authority also expects the project to generate sustainable long-term revenue and strengthen Colombo’s position as a leading maritime and logistics hub in South Asia.

Project Cargo East of Suez: Routing Oversized Freight When the Short Way Is Not Simple

Since late 2023, attacks on merchant shipping around the southern Red Sea have changed how many carriers route between Asia, the Red Sea, the Gulf and East Africa. Much of the public discussion has focused on standard containers and headline freight rates.

For shippers of project and oversized cargo, such as machinery, generators, steel structures and plant modules, the change has been more awkward. Their cargo depends on special equipment, careful planning and fewer options.

This piece does not try to predict when conditions will change. It sets out the practical questions we now work through on every out-of-gauge file headed to these regions.

Suez or the Cape: a decision made shipment by shipment

For cargo moving between Asia and Europe or the Mediterranean, many carriers have chosen the Cape of Good Hope over the Suez Canal. That adds sailing time and changes port rotations. For cargo whose destination is itself on the Red Sea, such as Jeddah, Port Sudan, Aqaba or Hodeidah, sailing around the Cape is not the answer. The question becomes which carriers still call, how they call, and through which hub.

This means routing decisions are made shipment by shipment rather than lane by lane. A routing that worked last quarter may not be offered now, and the same carrier may treat different destination ports differently. For oversized cargo, which often has a fixed site date and limited equipment, a quote should state the actual routing and carrier. A generic transit time is not enough.

Hub switching and the extra handling it brings

When direct calls are withdrawn, cargo is often moved through a transhipment hub and then a feeder or regional service. For standard boxes, that mostly means extra time. For project cargo, every extra lift is a risk. A flat rack carrying an over-width unit must be handled, stowed and lashed correctly at each terminal. Not every hub or feeder vessel is equally suited to out-of-gauge units.

Before booking, we ask three things. Will the hub accept the unit’s dimensions and weight? Can the connecting vessel stow it on or under deck as needed? How long is the unit likely to wait for a connection? A switch of hub after booking can mean a new acceptance process, so it pays to confirm acceptance with the carrier for the full routing, not only the first leg.

Flat racks and open tops: equipment is part of the plan

Special equipment is not evenly distributed. Flat racks and open-top containers have to be positioned where the cargo is. When services change, empty special equipment can end up in the wrong place. Shippers should ask early whether the required equipment is available at the loading port for the intended sailing, and plan production around it.

When out-of-gauge acceptance on container services is limited, breakbulk or a combination of containers and breakbulk becomes a real option. For some units, conventional vessels or multipurpose ships offer a more direct route to the destination than a container network that has been redesigned around the disruption. The right answer depends on dimensions, weight, destination port facilities and timing.

War-risk insurance and surcharges

Carriers may apply war-risk or emergency surcharges on affected lanes, and marine insurers may apply additional premiums for voyages through listed areas. These can change at short notice. Shippers should check three things.

Does the freight quote include or exclude these surcharges? Does the cargo insurance policy cover the actual routing, including any listed areas? Who under the agreed Incoterm bears the cost if surcharges are introduced after booking? Agreeing this clearly in the sales contract avoids disputes later.

Documents: small errors, large delays

Rerouting and transhipment add places where documents can cause trouble. Bills of lading must reflect the actual port of discharge and any agreed place of delivery. For project cargo, packing lists should give accurate dimensions and weights for every piece, together with lifting points and centre-of-gravity details where relevant.

Several destinations in the Red Sea, Gulf and East Africa have their own import documentation, pre-shipment certification or registration requirements. These should be confirmed with the consignee and destination agent before the cargo leaves origin, not after it arrives.

What shippers can do now

The common thread is to plan earlier and in more detail. In practice, that means:
– Get routing and carrier details in writing for the specific destination port.
– Confirm out-of-gauge acceptance for every leg, including the hub.
– Check special equipment availability before fixing production dates.
– Compare container and breakbulk options for oversized units.
– Clarify war-risk surcharges and insurance cover against the actual routing.
-Confirm destination document requirements before shipment.

Conditions on these lanes may continue to shift, and I will not try to say how or when. What does not change is that project cargo rewards careful preparation. Shippers who ask these questions early keep more options open when routings move.

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About the author :

Delia Qu is Deputy General Manager at Dalian Yihang Shipping Agency Co., Ltd., a Class-1 international freight forwarder, NVOCC and AEO Advanced Certified customs broker in Dalian, China. She has more than ten years of experience in freight forwarding. Founded in 2020, the company handles ocean FCL and LCL, air freight, China–Europe rail, project and breakbulk cargo, and exhibition cargo to more than 80 countries through 180+ overseas agents.

AD Ports Group reports reduction in emissions intensity in 2025

AD Ports Group has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in its decarbonisation journey as the business continued its global expansion.

Total emissions intensity, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent per AE$ 1 million in revenue across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, fell 6% to 190.68 tCO2e from 203.06 tCO2e in 2024, demonstrating progress in decoupling emissions from business growth during a year in which Group revenue rose 20 percent to AED 20.77 billion.

Total absolute emissions across the Group’s own activities and its full value chain rose 13% to 3,957,755 tCO2e, a rate less than the 20% revenue growth.

The Maritime and Shipping Cluster, which generated 51% of Group revenue, accounted for 50% of Group emissions, followed by Ports at 24 percent, Logistics at 21% and Economic Cities and Free Zones at 5 percent.

The Group also purchased 47,960 MWh of renewable energy certificates and diverted 10,303 tonnes of waste in 2025, a 24 percent increase on 2024.

In 2025, AD Ports Group adopted a decarbonisation pathway covering its operations and value chain, with 139 initiatives planned between 2025 and 2050, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 2°C goal and the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative.

The pathway is backed by a projected USD 636 million investment over 25 years targeting a cumulative reduction of 2.9 million tCO2e.

Specific 2025 initiatives included LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier vessels in the United Global Ro-Ro venture, ship-to-ship LNG bunkering and the launch of plans with Nimex Terminals to develop LNG and LPG terminal hubs at Khalifa Port.

Executive compensation of senior management is linked in part to the achievement of sustainability targets.

Captain Saif Al Mheiri, Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO and Group Chief Sustainability and Risk Officer, described defining a net zero pathway across a business of AD Ports Group’s scale as a significant achievement, expressing conviction that sustainable growth is achievable at scale through the embedding of decarbonisation into corporate strategy and decision-making.

SC Ports handles first Isuzu container shipment through Inland Port Greer

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has handled the first container carrying production equipment for Isuzu North America Corporation’s new manufacturing facility in South Carolina.

The shipment arrived at the Port of Charleston before moving by rail to Inland Port Greer. It marks an early logistics milestone for Isuzu’s planned production operations in Greenville County.

Isuzu selected the location in 2025, partly because of its rail connection to the Port of Charleston. The company expects to begin production at the new facility in 2027.

The plant will manufacture N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric and F-Series Diesel trucks.

Inland Port Greer supports automotive supply chains

Inland Port Greer provides rail connections between the Port of Charleston and industrial customers across the southeastern United States.

The facility operates along the Interstate 85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte. It offers overnight rail service through Norfolk Southern six days a week, alongside 24-hour gate access.

SC Ports completed a $55 million expansion of the inland port in 2025. The project added 9,000 feet of rail infrastructure and increased cargo handling capacity by 50%.

Following the expansion, the terminal can accommodate up to 300,000 rail lifts annually.

“Having a reliable and efficient supply chain is critical to our long-term success as we establish production operations in South Carolina,” said Yoshi Murakami, Chairman and CEO of Isuzu.

SC Ports Director of Vessel Operations & Carrier Sales Tom Boyle, and Chief Commercial Officer Byron Miller recently traveled to Isuzu Global Headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo/SC Ports)

Charleston strengthens automotive logistics connections

The first shipment highlights the role of the Charleston–Greer rail connection in supporting automotive manufacturing investments.

According to SC Ports, its facilities handle approximately 10% of containerised automotive cargo volumes in the United States, based on PIERS data.

The port authority also reported that Inland Port Greer experienced 355% growth during its first decade of operations.

SC Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace welcomed the Isuzu shipment and highlighted the inland port’s role in supporting industrial supply chains.

The latest delivery represents the arrival of production equipment rather than the start of regular component shipments. Isuzu’s manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in 2027.

COSCO Shipping Ports: What is driving its overseas terminal growth?

COSCO Shipping Ports’ overseas terminal portfolio is outperforming its wider network in 2026, although the headline figures conceal significant differences between individual facilities.

According to the latest throughput figures reported by Container News, the company’s overseas terminals, excluding Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT), handled 31.48 million TEUs during January–September, an increase of 18.9% year on year.

This compares with 8.5% growth across the company’s reported monthly throughput portfolio, which reached 93.91 million TEUs over the same period. Overseas terminals also recorded a 20.7% increase in September alone.

The figures indicate that international operations are contributing significantly to the group’s expansion. However, strong gains at some facilities contrast with substantial declines elsewhere, making terminal-level performance essential to understanding the broader trend.

Suez leads in volume, Chancay in percentage growth

The company’s official monthly throughput statistics reveal sharply contrasting performances across its international portfolio.

Terminal	Jan–Sep 2026	YoY change
Suez Canal Container Terminal	4.70 million TEUs	+17.3%
Piraeus Container Terminal	3.09 million TEUs	+1.7%
Euromax Terminal Rotterdam	1.66 million TEUs	−5.5%
CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal	540,700 TEUs	−55.3%
CSP Chancay Terminal	341,400 TEUs	+47.3%

Source: COSCO Shipping Ports, monthly throughput statistics, September 2026.

Chancay recorded the fastest percentage growth among these facilities, with throughput increasing 47.3% during the nine-month period. However, its relatively small volume base limits its contribution to the portfolio’s overall expansion.

Suez presents a different picture. Its 17.3% growth was recorded on a much larger operational base, representing approximately 693,000 additional TEUs compared with the corresponding period of 2025.

By comparison, Chancay’s increase amounted to approximately 110,000 TEUs.

This distinction is important: percentage growth highlights momentum, while absolute volume changes provide a clearer indication of which terminals contribute most to overall expansion.

Piraeus recorded a comparatively modest 1.7% increase over nine months, despite stronger September growth of 15.3%. The latest monthly improvement is notable, but further data will be needed to determine whether it represents a sustained trend.

Abu Dhabi exposes the uneven performance

The most significant negative development among the selected facilities comes from CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal.

Throughput declined 55.3% to approximately 541,000 TEUs during January–September, compared with around 1.21 million TEUs in the corresponding period of 2025.

This represents a reduction of approximately 670,000 TEUs, almost equivalent to the additional volume recorded at Suez over the same period.

The decline is particularly relevant because it illustrates how individual terminals can move in sharply different directions despite strong overall portfolio growth.

In its first-half results, reported by Container News, COSCO Shipping Ports attributed Abu Dhabi’s weaker performance to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The latest statistics show that the terminal’s cumulative decline deepened from 44.3% at the end of June to 55.3% by September.

Euromax Terminal Rotterdam also recorded weaker activity, with throughput falling 5.5% during the nine months.

These contrasting performances highlight the importance of assessing overseas expansion at the individual terminal level, rather than assuming that strong portfolio growth reflects consistent conditions across all markets.

Does higher throughput mean higher profitability?

The company’s financial results provide another perspective on its operational development.

According to COSCO Shipping Ports’ official 2026 interim results, revenue increased 12.3% to US$905.3 million during the first half of the year. Profit though, attributable to equity holders rose 28.5% to US$233.7 million.

Gross profit increased 9.3% to US$239.5 million, although the gross profit margin declined from approximately 27.2% to 26.5%.

The figures demonstrate why throughput growth and financial performance should be assessed separately.

COSCO Shipping Ports operates through a combination of controlling and non-controlling interests. Consequently, an increase in total containers handled does not necessarily translate proportionately into consolidated revenue or profit attributable to shareholders.

The first-half results also reported a 7% increase in equity throughput to 24.49 million TEUs.

However, these financial results cover January–June, whereas the latest terminal-level throughput statistics extend through September. They therefore cannot establish how much of the subsequent overseas growth has contributed to earnings.

There is also a reporting distinction between the company’s interim results and its monthly throughput statistics. The monthly dataset excludes QPI and CTT, resulting in a different reporting scope. Consequently, the two sets of aggregate throughput figures should not be combined when calculating quarterly changes.

What the figures reveal about COSCO’s international portfolio

The latest results show that overseas growth is neither uniform nor driven by a single terminal.

Suez contributes substantial additional volumes and Chancay continues expanding from a smaller base. Piraeus has recorded stronger recent monthly performance despite limited cumulative growth.

At the same time, Abu Dhabi and Euromax demonstrate that significant declines can occur within an otherwise expanding international portfolio.

For COSCO Shipping Ports, the commercial challenge is to convert this uneven operating performance into sustainable financial returns across terminals with different ownership structures, market conditions and growth prospects.

Subsequent financial disclosures will provide a clearer indication of whether stronger international throughput is translating into improved profitability.

COSCO’s overseas expansion is gaining momentum. But the more revealing measure is where additional containers are being handled, where volumes are being lost and how those differences affect the group’s financial performance.

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Edmonton airport breaks ground on 50,000-sq-ft cargo facility

The new facility will expand airside cargo capacity at YEG, handling time-sensitive shipments and supporting the growth of Edmonton’s International Cargo Hub. BySTAT Times|16 Oct 2026 3:20 PM Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Terracap Management have broken ground on a new 50,000-square-foot airside cargo facility in Canada, aimed at expanding the airport’s cargo handling capacity and supporting the growth of its logistics ecosystem.

Developed, owned and managed by Terracap, the facility will be located directly alongside Apron VIII, enabling the efficient movement of cargo between freighter aircraft and the warehouse. It is designed to handle time-sensitive shipments, including e-commerce, perishables, pharmaceuticals and aviation parts.

The project represents private-sector investment following public funding for transportation infrastructure. The Government of Canada has committed $118 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund towards the development of YEG’s International Cargo Hub (ICH) and associated infrastructure.

Spanning more than 2,000 acres of serviced development land, the ICH is intended to accommodate future cargo, logistics and trade-related projects. Terracap’s new facility is expected to complement the broader development and support the airport’s expanding role as a cargo and logistics hub. Myron Keehn, President & CEO, Edmonton Airports, said, “Today’s groundbreaking is a great example of what happens when public investment creates the conditions for private investment.

The International Cargo Hub is helping establish the infrastructure and connectivity needed to support long-term cargo growth at YEG, and we’re now seeing private-sector partners like Terracap respond with investments of their own. This facility will add new airside cargo capacity and strengthen the ecosystem we’re building here at Edmonton International Airport.”

Terracap currently operates approximately 100,000 square feet of airside cargo space at YEG, which is fully leased to major cargo operators, including Air Canada, Cargojet, DHL and Purolator. Larry Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Terracap Management, said, “Terracap Management is proud to partner once again with Edmonton International Airport on our third air cargo distribution facility.

This new 50,000-square-foot building will provide tenants with efficient air cargo handling and distribution, connecting Edmonton businesses to markets across Canada and around the world. This investment reflects our continued confidence in Edmonton and YEG’s growing importance as a major North American air cargo and logistics hub.

We are delighted to expand our longstanding partnership with the Airport Authority and contribute to Edmonton’s economic growth.” Matt Jeneroux, Member of Parliament, Edmonton – Riverbend, said, “When the federal government invests in infrastructure that connects our businesses to the world, it helps create the conditions for private investment to follow.

Terracap’s new cargo facility is a great example of how these partnerships can strengthen Edmonton’s role in global trade, support economic growth, and create new opportunities for Albertans.” Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Terracap is a private equity real estate group with a portfolio valued at $2.4 billion. Founded in 1989, the company’s holdings span multi-residential properties, development land, retail, office, industrial and hotel assets.

LATAM Cargo introduces VR training for 550 staff at Miami hub

The programme includes training for 250 forklift operators and uses simulated warehouse scenarios to improve hazard identification and emergency response. BySTAT Times|16 Oct 2026 12:22 PM LATAM Cargo Group has introduced virtual reality (VR) training for warehouse personnel at its Miami hub to improve operational safety, with the initial phase covering approximately 550 employees, including 250 forklift operators.

The programme uses simulators that replicate the company's ground infrastructure, allowing employees to practise operational procedures and respond to real-time scenarios in a controlled digital environment. The custom-designed simulators were developed in collaboration with Academia LATAM, LATAM Group's internal training arm.

They feature scenarios covering six warehouse pedestrian zones and three specialised modules for forklift drivers. The training covers high-risk procedures, including dangerous goods segregation, cargo handling, pedestrian traffic flow and machinery separation protocols. It also measures employees' responses to contingencies, including response times and their ability to identify and mitigate hazards.

According to the company, the immersive training is designed to improve employees' situational awareness and bridge the gap between theoretical training and field operations. The Miami launch follows an initial rollout of VR-based onboarding training at the Fast Air warehouse in Santiago.

The latest deployment expands the programme to cover a broader range of operational scenarios. LATAM Cargo is assessing the possibility of expanding the VR training system to other strategic hubs across its network, including Brazil. "Integrating Virtual Reality at our Miami hub marks a key step in our operational safety strategy.

By placing our teams in critical operational scenarios within an exact replica of their daily work environment, we significantly close the gap between classroom theory and ramp practice. This directly translates into safer and more efficient cargo handling for our customers," said Daniel Leng, Chief Operating Officer at LATAM Cargo.

Milwaukee Airport completes new air cargo centre

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport completes a 337,000-square-foot cargo facility designed to accommodate five Boeing 747-400 aircraft and boost regional freight capacity. BySTAT Times|15 Oct 2026 6:41 PM Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has completed construction of a new air cargo centre in partnership with real estate developer Crow Holdings, expanding cargo handling capabilities and supporting regional economic growth.

The 337,000-square-foot facility is located at the MKE Regional Business Park on the former site of the 440th Airlift Wing. It is designed to accommodate five Boeing 747-400 aircraft simultaneously, providing additional capacity for cargo operations.

The facility aims to offer businesses an alternative to shipping goods through congested airports in Illinois, potentially helping reduce delays and transport costs for companies across Wisconsin and the surrounding region. Construction began in February 2025 following several years of planning and collaboration between the airport and Crow Holdings.

Investment to support regional cargo growth The project is expected to generate more than $1.3 million annually in aircraft landing fees and over $1 million in annual ground lease rents and fees.

It is also expected to support job creation, attract new businesses and strengthen southeastern Wisconsin’s role in air cargo logistics. Airport Director Brian Dranzik said the project transforms underutilised airport property into an asset for Wisconsin businesses and positions MKE to play a larger role in freight transportation.

Jack Rabenn, Managing Director at Crow Holdings, said the project had taken more than five years to reach completion. He added that outreach to potential users had continued during construction and was expected to increase now that the facility was ready for stakeholders to assess. Public-Private Partnership The Air Cargo Centre was developed through a public-private partnership between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Crow Holdings.

With construction complete, the airport aims to expand cargo operations and better serve Wisconsin’s manufacturers, suppliers and other businesses moving goods across domestic and international markets. The development forms part of MKE’s wider effort to support transportation infrastructure and long-term economic growth across southeastern Wisconsin.

Aramex expands presence in Gujarat with new centre in Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad expansion is part of Aramex's broader India strategy to support businesses across key markets and meet their growing logistics requirements. BySTAT Times|15 Oct 2026 6:15 PM (L-R) Regional CEO of GCCI Abbas Panju, India MD Veena Bhogaonkar, Group CEO Amadou Diallo, CFO Nicolas Sibuet, and CCO Faysal ElHajjami of Aramex.

Aramex has strengthened its presence in Gujarat with a new Ahmedabad office. The expansion will enable Aramex to provide enhanced logistics support to businesses across the state and help them manage shipping more efficiently.

Gujarat is one of India's key industrial and export-oriented states, with a strong presence across sectors including textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering and manufacturing, among other export-driven industries. With Ahmedabad as a key commercial centre, Aramex's expanded presence in the city will give businesses access to reliable logistics solutions and support the movement of goods across domestic and international markets, particularly in the GCC, Africa, and Europe.

The Ahmedabad expansion is part of Aramex's broader India strategy to support businesses across key markets and meet their growing logistics requirements. Through its global network and cross-border logistics expertise, Aramex will support Gujarat-based businesses with solutions across imports and exports, warehousing, freight, express shipments, contract logistics and customised capability-building.

As part of its immediate priorities in the state, Aramex plans to partner with businesses and implement its Accelerate 5X strategy, focused on growth in key markets and strengthening trade corridors to connect businesses in the state with international markets.

The expansion will particularly support MSMEs and growing businesses looking to expand beyond domestic markets and reach customers and partners internationally. With Gujarat's strong manufacturing and export ecosystem, Aramex aims to help businesses simplify cross-border shipments and navigate international logistics requirements more efficiently.

Commenting on the expansion, Veena Bhogaonkar, Managing Director, Aramex India, said, “Gujarat is one of India’s key business and export hubs, and Ahmedabad’s strong commercial ecosystem presents significant opportunities for Aramex to support businesses with cross-border logistics.

With our presence in Ahmedabad, we aim to be closer to businesses across the state and provide them with reliable logistics solutions. As more MSMEs and enterprises from Gujarat look to expand into global markets, we look forward to supporting their growth through our international network and cross-border logistics capabilities.”

Abbas Panju, Regional CEO GCC and Indian Subcontinent, Aramex, said, “India’s importance as a logistics market cannot be overstated, and it continues to be a strategically important market for Aramex.

India’s strong manufacturing base and growing export ecosystem are creating significant logistics opportunities. Gujarat has a particularly prominent role to play in India’s international trade, and we see considerable potential across its diverse business sectors.”

Delta Cargo joins the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program

Freight forwarders using CargoWise can access Delta Cargo rates and schedules, manage bookings and receive shipment status updates through a connected workflow. BySTAT Times|15 Oct 2026 12:27 PM Delta Cargo has joined WiseTech Global’s CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program, allowing freight forwarders to access the airline’s rates, schedules and available cargo capacity, and manage shipments in real time through the CargoWise platform.

The integration uses standardised real-time data exchange to help freight forwarders plan, book, confirm and manage shipments directly within CargoWise. Users can also tailor bookings by commodity, configure routing options and change bookings as customer enquiries arrive.

The connection is intended to improve operational efficiency by reducing reliance on manual processes. It also gives Delta Cargo another digital channel through which freight forwarders can access its services. Peter Penseel, President of Delta Cargo, said “Ensuring that Delta Cargo services are easily accessible wherever freight forwarders prefer to work is at the heart of our digital strategy.”

He added that the connection expands access to Delta Cargo services through platforms customers use every day, providing the real-time visibility and reliability they expect. Jorre Cobelens, Vice President of logistics data, AI and connectivity at WiseTech Global, said the integration creates a live commercial connection between the two operating environments.

He added that access to Delta Cargo’s live data allows freight forwarders to act on available capacity and rates when needed, while Delta Cargo benefits from real-time digital connectivity across its operations. The CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program connects freight forwarders with participating carriers through a single platform integration.

According to WiseTech Global, the programme serves a customer base that includes 23 of the world's 25 largest global freight forwarders. The integration follows a similar move by American Airlines Cargo, which joined the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program in May 2026.

That connection allows freight forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in real time through CargoWise, including access to schedules, rates, capacity and booking changes. The airline’s integration also supports the digital transmission of the Master Air Waybill through to final execution and aligns with the International Air Transport Association’s ONE Record standard for data sharing. In December 2025, WiseTech Global introduced CargoWise Value Packs, a new commercial model that replaced its seat and transaction licensing system.

The packs cover forwarding, customs, warehousing and land transport, with transaction-based charges for logistics jobs. They also include additional platform capabilities, AI automation tools and access to WiseTech Academy training. The Value Packs form part of WiseTech’s wider platform development and are separate from the new Delta Cargo integration.

Delta Cargo has also been expanding its digital booking and shipment management capabilities. In July 2026, it introduced a five-day flexible-date search on its website, deltacargo.com, allowing customers to compare flight options across up to five days in a single search.

The feature provides access to real-time schedules, capacity and pricing, along with applicable customer rate and allotment indicators. Customers can also book through partner platforms, including cargo.one, CargoWise and Freightos. In November 2025, Delta Cargo completed the rollout of IBS Software’s iCargo platform across 252 cargo stations worldwide, moving more than 6,500 users to the system.

The platform replaced a legacy system used for nearly 30 years and covers terminal operations, truck dock management, customs, security and the handling of premium shipments. The rollout was intended to standardise processes, support automation and improve operational visibility across the airline’s cargo activities.

I hope you have enjoyed reading the above news letter.                                                    

Robert Sands

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