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Maersk reported Q4 profits in line with expectations but warned that continued declines in freight rates will pressure earnings in 2026, signaling ongoing volatility for shippers and forwarders.

Pre-Chinese New Year congestion is causing significant reliability issues at origin ports, with shippers facing potential delays of two to three weeks post-holiday, impacting global supply chain planning.

Air freight demand is strengthening as shippers front-load cargo ahead of Chinese New Year, leading to compressed shipping windows and more concentrated cargo flows, requiring agile logistics strategies.

DSV reports that its integration of Schenker is progressing and driving operational improvements, but warns of margin pressures in air and sea freight as it absorbs costs and seeks synergies.

Logistics Plus is expanding its global footprint by acquiring Evo Supply Chain in India, underscoring India’s growing importance as a logistics and manufacturing hub for international trade.

DHL Supply Chain has signed an MOU with RLCold to develop advanced cold chain infrastructure for food and beverage logistics, aiming to enhance reliability and efficiency in temperature-sensitive supply chains.

European manufacturers are leveraging innovation and operational excellence to carve out a niche in the battery supply chain, addressing scalability challenges and supporting regional electrification goals.

The U.S. government is investing over $30 billion to secure critical mineral supply chains, a move that will impact sourcing strategies for manufacturers and technology firms reliant on rare materials.

A University of Texas spinout is pioneering technology to extract rare earth minerals from industrial and electronic waste, offering new domestic sourcing options for U.S. supply chains.

The Port of Virginia is nearing completion of a major expansion that will create the East Coast’s deepest shipping channel, expected to boost cargo capacity and streamline vessel traffic.