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Air France KLM Cargo reported a solid performance in Q2, with cargo revenues rising 3.6% year-on-year to €565m, despite extended maintenance on one of its freighters. Cargo traffic increased by 1.1% to 1.6bn revenue tonne kilometers (RTK), while capacity grew 1.4% to 3.6bn available tonne kilometers (ATK). Revenue per ATK improved by 1%, though the load factor dipped slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 45.5%.

The Port of Rotterdam experienced a 4.1% decline in throughput during the first half of 2025, totaling 211.0 million tons. The most significant drops were seen in dry bulk (-8.9%) and liquid bulk (-5.3%), while container throughput in TEU terms grew by 2.7%. However, in tonnage, the container segment recorded a slight decline of 1.0%.

An NVOCC, or Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier, is a company that arranges ocean freight services without owning or operating its own ships. Instead, NVOCCs purchase space on vessels from shipping lines and resell it to shippers, acting as trusted intermediaries in global trade. They also issue their own House Bill of Lading, which serves as a critical document for the shipment, detailing cargo specifics and acting as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the NVOCC.

CMA CGM, the French container shipping and logistics powerhouse, posted a 20% year-on-year decline in shipping EBITDA for Q2 2025, as global trade disruptions and operational challenges in the Red Sea weighed on performance. Despite these headwinds, container volumes held steady, underscoring the company’s resilience.

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has once again proven its position as a key player in India’s air cargo network. For the second consecutive year, the GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has crossed the 1 million ton cargo milestone, handling an impressive 1.109 million tons in the financial year 2025 (FY25). This marks an 11% year-over-year (YoY) growth.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its air cargo market data for June 2025, revealing a modest 0.8% year-on-year increase in global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK). International operations fared slightly better, with a 1.6% rise, while available capacity (ACTK) grew by 1.7% over the same period.

Singapore, the world’s largest transshipment hub, could one day see container ships with a staggering capacity of 35,000 TEU docking at its shores. According to South Africa’s Freight News, citing SeaTrade-Asia, this ambitious vision is technically within reach.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has taken a bold step to deepen its roots in China by launching its first ship management company in the country. Officially established on July 23, 2025, MSC Crewing Services (China) Co., Ltd. is strategically headquartered in the Beilun Free Trade Zone in Ningbo.

As the August 1 US tariff deadline looms, shippers across Asia-Pacific are scrambling to navigate an increasingly unpredictable airfreight landscape. According to Dimerco’s August Asia Pacific Freight Report, the uncertainty surrounding tariff changes is making it nearly impossible for shippers to plan with confidence. Meanwhile, a surge in exports from Southeast Asia to the US is tightening capacity and driving up rates.

Apollo in the Spotlight shines on Rommel Lagmay from Catalyst Logistics, based in Manila, Philippines. With over two decades of experience in shipping and freight forwarding, Rommel brings both deep industry knowledge and a forward-thinking mindset to the Apollo community. In this feature, he shares insights from his journey—from his early days with Maersk to his leadership role at Catalyst—while highlighting his passion for sustainability, collaboration, and empowering the next generation of logistics professionals.

The global fleet is undergoing a seismic shift as changing alliances, geopolitical dynamics, and an aging fleet reshape the landscape. At the center of it all, the Gemini Alliance is making waves, challenging competitors to match its ambitious schedule reliability while shippers and carriers navigate tariff-driven supply chain adjustments.

In a powerful statement underscoring Egypt’s pivotal role in global trade, Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, celebrated the 69th anniversary of the canal’s nationalization. This iconic waterway, often hailed as the lifeline of international shipping, continues to anchor global supply chains and drive economic connectivity.