OCP Group and Maersk have signed a new global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), opening the next stage of their strategic cooperation. The partnership strengthens the long-standing ties between the companies and aims to develop sustainable, digital and flexible logistics solutions that support OCP’s international expansion, especially through its Specialty Products & Solutions (SPS) business.
In 2024, KLN (formerly Kerry Logistics Network) almost doubled its profit, reaching HK$1.54 billion (+95%). The company’s revenue increased by 23% to HKD58.3 billion, while underlying net profit increased by 12% to HKD1.36 billion.
Speaking at the Central Asia-European Union summit, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced his readiness to increase exports to the EU for 175 commodity items worth over $2 billion. He recalled that Kazakhstan already provides about 13% of the EU’s oil imports, with the bulk of supplies going through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), the stable operation of which is supported by the EU.
DHL Group and the international e-commerce platform Temu have signed a memorandum of understanding, which solidifies the deepening of their strategic partnership. The main goal of the cooperation is to develop logistics solutions, support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in mature and emerging markets, especially in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Both parties emphasized their commitment to compliance with trade standards and sustainable development.
A delegation from Chengdu Qingbaijiang District, led by Li Jinping, Deputy Secretary of the District Committee, visited the headquarters of Neptune Logistics Group to explore the potential for cooperation in the field of logistics. The delegation included representatives from the archives department, economic information bureau, investment promotion department, port committee and other organizations. Neptune’s management, led by Chairman and CEO Zhu Luzhi, warmly welcomed the guests and held a series of negotiations.
CLdN is investing a multi-million pound upgrade at its Killingholme terminal on the River Humber to support the growth of North Sea shipping. The work is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026. A key element of the project will be a complete overhaul of the logistics processes, increasing the handling and storage capacity of all types of cargo, from trailers and containers to tank containers and refrigerated vehicles.
Multimodal operator Hannibal, part of the Contship Italia group, has received 15 modern Terberg YT223 terminal tractors for domestic transport at the La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT). The new equipment was delivered in two batches – at the end of 2024 and in March 2025 – and is already fully operational.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML) have successfully completed the “Pin Handling mR” project – the development of a mobile robot for the automatic rearrangement of locking pins on container wagons. The tests were carried out under real conditions at the HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT), where the robot demonstrated its ability to move autonomously along a train and perform tasks precisely using a manipulator.
JSC Kedentransservice and the largest transport and investment group of the city of Jinhua (PRC) signed a memorandum of intent to create a modern transport and logistics complex in Almaty. The document was the result of negotiations held at JSC NC KTZ with the participation of the Chinese delegation headed by the Secretary of the CPC Party Committee of the city of Jinhua Zhu Chunlie.
Cirro Fulfillment is strengthening its presence in Europe with the opening of two new fulfillment centers in Spain and Italy. Since January, a 10,000 m² Breeam “Excellent” certified warehouse has been in operation in Madrid. Located in Villaverde, it offers easy access to major transport routes.
