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Moving goods around the world is an important part of global trade. For people working in project logistics, it is helpful to understand the different types of cargo. Most goods travel in containers, but sometimes, special cargo needs a different method. This is where breakbulk shipping plays a key role. Breakbulk helps move large, heavy, or unusual items that cannot fit in standard containers. These items are very important for big projects in energy, construction, and manufacturing.

We are delighted to welcome Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics, based in Lagos, Nigeria, as the newest member of Apollo Global Experts! Welcome aboard! We are excited to collaborate and build a strong, productive partnership. 🙌

We are delighted to welcome Thruex Srl, based in Milan, Italy, as the newest member of Apollo Global Experts!

Welcome aboard! We are excited to collaborate and build a strong, productive partnership. 🙌

This new initiative adapts the airline’s updated brand identity for its cargo operations, highlighting air freight’s essential role in connecting global communities and economies.

Apollo Cargo Experts, a division of Apollo Global Experts—one of the world’s foremost logistics cooperation platforms—is delighted to announce its partnership with MIFFA (Multinational Independent Freight Forwarders Alliance), a prestigious network of independent freight forwarders.This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Apollo’s mission to deliver premium, relationship-driven logistics networking on a global scale.

In August, the port of Shanghai, known as the world’s busiest for container traffic, achieved a new single-month record by handling 5.02 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).

Despite tariff conflicts, geopolitical instability, and new U.S. port fees, the shipping giant continues its expansion. By adding advanced dual-fuel vessels to its fleet, CMA CGM has secured its position as the world’s second-largest container line.

CMA CGM’s forward-thinking strategy is delivering significant long-term advantages, allowing the company to navigate global economic challenges with notable resilience.

International air cargo experienced a 5.4% year-on-year increase in demand during August, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK). This growth was driven by businesses stockpiling goods to counteract price pressures from tariffs, along with continued strong demand from e-commerce.

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, based in Taiwan, has placed an order with South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean for the construction of seven dual-fuel container vessels.

BIMCO has updated its 2025 ship demand growth forecast, raising it to 4.5–5.5% due to stronger trade activity outside North America. The 2026 forecast remains unchanged at 2.5–3.5%. According to Chief Shipping Analyst Niels Rasmussen, market conditions in 2025 are expected to be weaker than in 2024, with a more balanced outlook anticipated for 2026.

United Cargo has entered into a strategic collaboration with CargoAi, a leading digital platform in the airfreight sector. This partnership represents a major advancement in United Cargo’s efforts to modernize air logistics and provide customers worldwide with a more efficient and transparent digital booking experience.