{"source":{"name":"RiyadhCargo.com","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com","description":"Independent news monitoring for cargo, freight and logistics across the Middle East — with Saudi Arabia first. Air cargo, sea freight, road & rail, ports and supply chains.","type":"Independent news monitoring service. Not a carrier, forwarder or logistics provider, and not affiliated with Riyadh Air.","since":2024,"contact":"info@riyadhcargo.com","coverage":["Saudi Arabia","Gulf Cooperation Council","Middle East"],"language":"en"},"generated":"2026-08-04T16:22:49.335Z","newestStory":"2026-08-04T16:00:25.000Z","count":150,"attribution":"Headlines and summaries belong to the publisher named in each item. Credit the publisher first and RiyadhCargo.com for the regional monitoring; publisherUrl is the original article.","desks":{"saudi":{"label":"Saudi Arabia","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/saudi-arabia","stories":[{"title":"Former Saudia and EVA Air Boeing 747-400BCF joins Network Airline Management","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1i46dyg-former-saudia-and-eva-air-boeing-747-400bcf-joins-network-airline-management","published":"2026-08-04T15:12:40.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/former-saudia-eva-air-boeing-747-400-network-airline-management","region":"SAUDI","summary":"A Boeing 747-400BCF that previously flew for Saudia and EVA Air has joined Network Airline Management, becoming the… The post Former Saudia and EVA Air Boeing 747-400BCF joins Network Airline…"},{"title":"Despite Houthi Threats, Saudi Tanker Terminal Carries On","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/109x0z0-despite-houthi-threats-saudi-tanker-terminal-carries-on","published":"2026-08-03T22:50:53.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/despite-houthi-threats-saudi-tanker-terminal-carries-on","region":"SAUDI","summary":"The Houthi blockade on Saudi seaports produced visible results last month, cutting daily exports by as much as 40 percent, but shipping appears to be..."},{"title":"Six Saudi Tankers Turn Away From Gulf of Aden, Ship-tracking Data Shows","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/19t9rni-six-saudi-tankers-turn-away-from-gulf-of-aden-ship-tracking-data-shows","published":"2026-08-03T16:56:51.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/six-saudi-tankers-turn-away-from-gulf-of-aden-ship-tracking-data-shows","region":"SAUDI","summary":"Six Saudi-flagged supertankers have changed course in the Gulf of Aden in recent days and are heading to southern Africa following threats by Yemen’s Houthi movement to target Saudi shipping,…"},{"title":"SAL Logistics completes Aviapartner Liège acquisition","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/k5ekrg-sal-logistics-completes-aviapartner-li-ge-acquisition","published":"2026-08-03T10:23:55.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/sal-logistics-completes-aviapartner-liege-acquisition","region":"SAUDI","summary":"SAL Logistics has completed its €28 million acquisition of Aviapartner Liège, marking its first operational presence outside Saudi Arabia. The deal gives SAL a base at Liège Airport and expands its…"}]},"middle-east":{"label":"Middle East","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/middle-east","stories":[{"title":"SolitAir adds Bucharest cargo service as EU network grows","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1hxn4w-solitair-adds-bucharest-cargo-service-as-eu-network-grows","published":"2026-08-04T14:30:00.000Z","publisher":"Freight News","publisherUrl":"https://freightnews.co.za/article/solitair-adds-bucharest-cargo-service-as-eu-network-grows","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Dubai-based cargo airline SolitAir has launched scheduled freighter services to Bucharest, Romania,…"},{"title":"Iran demands inbound control of Hormuz and outbound oversight, source says","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/htl79w-iran-demands-inbound-control-of-hormuz-and-outbound-oversight-source-says","published":"2026-08-04T13:46:42.000Z","publisher":"AL Monitor","publisherUrl":"https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-demands-inbound-control-hormuz-and-outbound-oversight-source-says","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to intervene if necessary, under…"},{"title":"No charge for Bab al-Mandab Strait transits, Houthis tell The Loadstar","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/18cx4e4-no-charge-for-bab-al-mandab-strait-transits-houthis-tell-the-loadstar","published":"2026-08-04T12:02:30.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/no-charge-for-bab-al-mandab-strait-transits-houthis-tell-the-loadstar","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Yemen’s Houthi rebels have rejected reports alleging their intent to impose tolls on transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with carriers seemingly showing more faith in the Iran-backed group as…"},{"title":"Mabux: Middle East tensions drive sharp rise in global bunker prices","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1nxdcb7-mabux-middle-east-tensions-drive-sharp-rise-in-global-bunker-prices","published":"2026-08-04T12:00:07.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/mabux-middle-east-tensions-drive-sharp-rise-in-global-bunker-prices","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"The global bunker market in July was shaped primarily by geopolitical developments, crude price volatility, regional supply dynamics and logistics constraints. The key market drivers included: –…"},{"title":"Six years on, families of those killed in huge Lebanon port blast hope for justice at last","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1oxdgnw-six-years-on-families-of-those-killed-in-huge-lebanon-port-blast-hope-for","published":"2026-08-04T11:46:44.000Z","publisher":"AL Monitor","publisherUrl":"https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/six-years-families-those-killed-huge-lebanon-port-blast-hope-justice-last","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"BEIRUT, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Lebanon on Tuesday marked the sixth year since a deadly blast at Beirut port, with victims and Lebanese officials expressing a renewed but cautious hope that justice could…"},{"title":"Sharp fall in Q1 profits – but ONE’s new network strategy paying off","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/xku2hd-sharp-fall-in-q1-profits-but-ones-new-network-strategy-paying-off","published":"2026-08-04T11:16:58.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/sharp-fall-in-q1-profits-but-ones-new-network-strategy-paying-off","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported a sharp fall in quarterly earnings, despite higher revenue, as rising fuel costs and continued disruption in the Middle East offset improving freight rates and…"},{"title":"US Has Used ‘Virtually All’ of Its Long-Range Precision Missiles During Iran War, Sources Say","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1wls21l-us-has-used-virtually-all-of-its-long-range-precision-missiles-during-iran-war","published":"2026-08-04T10:26:34.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/us-has-used-virtually-all-of-its-long-range-precision-missiles-during-iran-war-sources-say","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about…"},{"title":"Iran and Oman discussing plan to split control of Hormuz shipping routes","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/vx4tyd-iran-and-oman-discussing-plan-to-split-control-of-hormuz-shipping-routes","published":"2026-08-04T10:05:29.000Z","publisher":"Middle East Eye","publisherUrl":"https://middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-and-oman-discussing-plan-split-control-hormuz-shipping-routes","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Iran and Oman discussing plan to split control of Hormuz shipping routes Iran and Oman are discussing a plan that would give Tehran full control over inbound shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a…"},{"title":"Turkey calls on Russia, Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/wdervs-turkey-calls-on-russia-ukraine-to-ensure-black-sea-safety-after-drone-attack","published":"2026-08-04T09:46:43.000Z","publisher":"AL Monitor","publisherUrl":"https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/turkey-calls-russia-ukraine-ensure-black-sea-safety-after-drone-attack","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"ANKARA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Turkey on Tuesday called on Russia and Ukraine to take measures to ensure navigational safety in the Black Sea after a drone attack hit a Turkish-owned vessel and seriously…"},{"title":"Oman Air launches five new routes in a single week","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1t4a5n-oman-air-launches-five-new-routes-in-a-single-week","published":"2026-08-04T09:39:56.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/oman-air-launches-five-new-routes-in-a-single-week","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Oman Air has launched five new routes in one week, expanding cargo connectivity across Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Russia. New services to Singapore and Tashkent strengthen access to key…"},{"title":"Crewmember missing after bulker struck in Hormuz","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1xtbkcm-crewmember-missing-after-bulker-struck-in-hormuz","published":"2026-08-04T08:04:31.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/crewmember-missing-after-bulker-struck-in-hormuz","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"A seafarer is reported missing after a Greek-operated bulk carrier was struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing northbound through the Strait of Hormuz, the latest merchant ship casualty in…"},{"title":"Three crew injured as cargo ship hit by drone attack near Russia's Novorossiysk","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/74eohb-three-crew-injured-as-cargo-ship-hit-by-drone-attack-near-russias-novorossiysk","published":"2026-08-04T05:46:40.000Z","publisher":"AL Monitor","publisherUrl":"https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/three-crew-injured-cargo-ship-hit-drone-attack-near-russias-novorossiysk","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"ISTANBUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Three crew members were seriously injured after a roll-on/roll-off cargo ship was hit in a drone attack near Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Turkey's maritime…"},{"title":"Cargo Ship Attacked in Omani Sector of the Strait of Hormuz","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/149km1x-cargo-ship-attacked-in-omani-sector-of-the-strait-of-hormuz","published":"2026-08-04T02:47:46.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/cargo-ship-attacked-in-omani-sector-of-the-strait-of-hormuz","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"As talks between Iran and Oman on control over the Strait of Hormuz move forwards, a new attack has been reported off the Musandam Peninsula, in the O..."},{"title":"Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/17tv535-shipping-traffic-at-key-gulf-waterways-little-changed-on-uncertain-peace-talks","published":"2026-08-04T02:46:40.000Z","publisher":"AL Monitor","publisherUrl":"https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/shipping-traffic-key-gulf-waterways-little-changed-uncertain-peace-talks","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Shipping traffic at the key Gulf waterways of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz held largely unchanged at the start of the week, shipping data showed, as the progress of…"},{"title":"Fortunes Buoyed by Hormuz Crisis, Clarksons Posts a Record First Half","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1b0emth-fortunes-buoyed-by-hormuz-crisis-clarksons-posts-a-record-first-half","published":"2026-08-04T02:14:29.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/fortunes-buoyed-by-hormuz-crisis-clarksons-posts-a-record-first-half","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Its fortunes buoyed by conflict in the Mideast, world-leading shipbroking firm Clarksons is having a spectacular year, posting its best-ever results f..."},{"title":"Seafarer Happiness Under Pressure Due to Workload and Wages","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1n4vj5-seafarer-happiness-under-pressure-due-to-workload-and-wages","published":"2026-08-03T23:06:37.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/seafarer-happiness-under-pressure-due-to-workload-and-wages","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"The Seafarer Happiness Index continues to slip, reports The Mission to Seafarers, not only due to the shocks from the war in the Persian Gulf but also..."},{"title":"How Iran is Widening Its Pressure Campaign to Force U.S. Concessions","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/vknwwv-how-iran-is-widening-its-pressure-campaign-to-force-u-s-concessions","published":"2026-08-03T16:50:18.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/how-iran-is-widening-its-pressure-campaign-to-force-u-s-concessions","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Iran is betting it can outlast Washington by turning the Middle East's trade routes, shipping lanes and energy infrastructure into pressure points that steadily raise the cost of confrontation,…"},{"title":"Trump Says U.S. Controls Strait of Hormuz as Iran Denies Talks","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1on26sw-trump-says-u-s-controls-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-denies-talks","published":"2026-08-03T16:02:42.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/trump-says-u-s-controls-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-denies-talks","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"President Donald Trump declared Monday that the United States has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz and insisted negotiations with Iran are continuing, even as Tehran denied any talks..."},{"title":"3 factors that may shape air cargo market in H2","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/o9vy3g-3-factors-that-may-shape-air-cargo-market-in-h2","published":"2026-08-03T14:57:54.000Z","publisher":"Supply Chain Dive","publisherUrl":"https://supplychaindive.com/news/3-factors-that-may-shape-air-cargo-market-in-h2/826601","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"The Iran war continues to drive market volatility while artificial intelligence-related cargo fuels growth on the Transpacific trade lane."},{"title":"Seafarer Happiness Slips as Chronic Strain Replaces Crisis, Survey Finds","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/r4cim0-seafarer-happiness-slips-as-chronic-strain-replaces-crisis-survey-finds","published":"2026-08-03T14:03:23.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/seafarer-happiness-slips-as-chronic-strain-replaces-crisis-survey-finds","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Seafarer morale declined sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as the immediate shock of conflict in the Persian Gulf gave way to the grinding pressures of everyday life at..."},{"title":"Clarksons Posts Record First-Half Profit as Hormuz Crisis Drives Shipping Boom","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/kua4yt-clarksons-posts-record-first-half-profit-as-hormuz-crisis-drives-shipping-boom","published":"2026-08-03T13:41:38.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/clarksons-posts-record-first-half-profit-as-hormuz-crisis-drives-shipping-boom","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Shipbroker and maritime services giant Clarksons reported record first-half earnings on Monday, saying disruption caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis helped fuel exceptional trading conditions…"},{"title":"SolitAir launches inaugural flight to Bucharest, expanding European network","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ny7jfr-solitair-launches-inaugural-flight-to-bucharest-expanding-european-network","published":"2026-08-03T11:06:30.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/solitair-launches-inaugural-flight-to-bucharest-expanding-european-network","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"SolitAir has launched cargo services between Dubai World Central and Bucharest, its second destination in the European Union. The route follows the carrier’s recent ACC3 designation and its inaugural…"},{"title":"From strawberries to aircraft engines: Emirates SkyCargo supercharges UK exports","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ku2e5s-from-strawberries-to-aircraft-engines-emirates-skycargo-supercharges-uk-exports","published":"2026-08-03T09:59:02.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/from-strawberries-to-aircraft-engines-emirates-skycargo-supercharges-uk-exports","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"11 percent year-on-year growth in UK exports on Emirates SkyCargo Aerospace, Life Sciences and Perishables driving growth this year High demand for British food and specialty produce Enhanced…"},{"title":"Iran Says No Talks Are Under Way with United States After Trump Calls Off Attacks","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/121a54q-iran-says-no-talks-are-under-way-with-united-states-after-trump-calls-off","published":"2026-08-03T09:59:00.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/iran-says-no-talks-are-under-way-with-united-states-after-trump-calls-off-attacks","region":"MIDDLE EAST","summary":"Iran said on Monday there were no talks under way with the United States and no plans for any meetings, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump who had cited talks he said would take place that…"}]},"air":{"label":"Air Cargo","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/air-cargo","stories":[{"title":"Japan Airlines unveils Tokyo DisneySea 25th anniversary-themed aircraft","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/euvju2-japan-airlines-unveils-tokyo-disneysea-25th-anniversary-themed-aircraft","published":"2026-08-04T13:28:32.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/japan-airlines-unveils-tokyo-disneysea-25th-anniversary-themed-aircraft","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Japan Airlines has unveiled a specially themed aircraft celebrating Tokyo DisneySea’s 25th anniversary, with domestic flights that began… The post Japan Airlines unveils Tokyo DisneySea 25th…"},{"title":"Swiss semi-private aviation startup PeakJet completes first flight","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/74eqly-swiss-semi-private-aviation-startup-peakjet-completes-first-flight","published":"2026-08-04T13:15:38.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/swiss-semi-private-aviation-startup-peakjet-completes-first-flight","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"PeakJet, a new Swiss semi-private airline, has announced that it has completed its first commercial flight between Zürich (ZRH) and Palma de Mallorca (PMI) on August 1,… The post Swiss semi-private…"},{"title":"Qantas Group, Japan Airlines sign deal to reshape Jetstar Japan ownership","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/b503ui-qantas-group-japan-airlines-sign-deal-to-reshape-jetstar-japan-ownership","published":"2026-08-04T12:07:15.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-group-japan-airlines-sign-deal-to-reshape-jetstar-japan-ownership","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a binding agreement to change who owns Jetstar Japan,… The post Qantas Group, Japan Airlines sign deal to reshape Jetstar Japan ownership…"},{"title":"TAAG Cargo launches Lusaka freighter service","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ry46iv-taag-cargo-launches-lusaka-freighter-service","published":"2026-08-04T10:27:51.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/taag-cargo-launches-lusaka-freighter-service","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"TAAG Cargo has launched its first dedicated freighter service to Lusaka, Zambia, strengthening its African cargo network and supporting regional trade. The inaugural Boeing 737-800 Freighter flight…"},{"title":"Boeing 737 MAX 7 gains FAA certification – which airlines placed orders?","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/xtzyce-boeing-737-max-7-gains-faa-certification-which-airlines-placed-orders","published":"2026-08-04T09:47:21.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-737-max-7-gains-faa-certification-which-airlines-placed-orders","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Just over 13 years ago, Boeing and Southwest Airlines came together to launch the 737 MAX 7, the… The post Boeing 737 MAX 7 gains FAA certification – which airlines placed orders? appeared first on…"},{"title":"New aircraft expand regional network","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1owvrk2-new-aircraft-expand-regional-network","published":"2026-08-04T09:45:00.000Z","publisher":"Freight News","publisherUrl":"https://freightnews.co.za/article/new-aircraft-expand-regional-network","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Airlink Cargo is positioning itself for expansion into new regional markets, including West Africa, as…"},{"title":"Japan Airlines joins pilot test to capture CO2 directly from seawater","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/st2szl-japan-airlines-joins-pilot-test-to-capture-co2-directly-from-seawater","published":"2026-08-04T09:34:12.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/japan-airlines-joins-pilot-test-to-capture-co2-directly-from-seawater","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that it has joined Hitachi and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines in signing an agreement to… The post Japan Airlines joins pilot test to capture CO2 directly from seawater appeared…"},{"title":"Top Container Lines Lean Towards Ownership Over Chartering","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1nn9c04-top-container-lines-lean-towards-ownership-over-chartering","published":"2026-08-04T00:29:52.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/top-container-lines-lean-towards-ownership-over-chartering","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"At the outset of the pandemic, ocean carriers chartered-in the majority of their tonnage, giving them the flexibility to grow or shrink their fleets a..."},{"title":"Atlas Air finalizes Air Atlanta investment","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/vlrw8e-atlas-air-finalizes-air-atlanta-investment","published":"2026-08-03T18:18:20.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/atlas-air-finalizes-air-atlanta-investment","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Atlas Air has completed a previously announced deal to take control of Air Atlanta’s freighter fleet and become a minority shareholder in the airline. The post Atlas Air finalizes Air Atlanta…"},{"title":"Network Airline Management expands fleet with Addition of 5th Boeing 747 Freighter","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ryqgsz-network-airline-management-expands-fleet-with-addition-of-5th-boeing-747","published":"2026-08-03T14:38:20.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/network-airline-management-expands-fleet-with-addition-of-5th-boeing-747-freighter","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Network Airline Management has expanded its fleet with the addition of a fifth Boeing 747-400BCF freighter, strengthening its global cargo operations. Based at the company’s Liège hub, the aircraft…"},{"title":"Is Lufthansa giving up on its Airbus A321 cargo fleet?","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/pz8m1z-is-lufthansa-giving-up-on-its-airbus-a321-cargo-fleet","published":"2026-08-03T13:32:34.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/is-lufthansa-giving-up-on-its-airbus-a321-cargo-fleet","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Lufthansa Cargo is trying to unload its four Airbus A321 converted freighters despite repeated assurances it plans to redeploy the aircraft in commercial service, which have been grounded since the…"},{"title":"beOnd Appoints AVIAREPS as Strategic Commercial Partner in Europe","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/wdlzcc-beond-appoints-aviareps-as-strategic-commercial-partner-in-europe","published":"2026-08-03T11:27:18.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/beond-appoints-aviareps-as-strategic-commercial-partner-in-europe","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"beOnd has appointed AVIAREPS as its commercial representative across Europe, expanding a partnership that began in Germany and Switzerland in 2024. The agreement will support the airline’s wider…"},{"title":"Starlux Airlines launches first European route with Taipei-Prague flight","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1fexegk-starlux-airlines-launches-first-european-route-with-taipei-prague-flight","published":"2026-08-03T11:17:48.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/starlux-airlines-launches-first-european-route-with-taipei-prague-flight","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Starlux Airlines launched its first European route on August 1, 2026, with an inaugural flight between Taoyuan International… The post Starlux Airlines launches first European route with…"},{"title":"EU CBEC 2026 Brings Air Cargo Heavyweights Together for Its Industry Leaders Panel","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/5ni13v-eu-cbec-2026-brings-air-cargo-heavyweights-together-for-its-industry-leaders","published":"2026-08-03T11:10:13.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/eu-cbec-2026-brings-air-cargo-heavyweights-together-for-its-industry-leaders-panel","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The EU CBEC Forum will return to Liège from 8–10 September 2026, bringing together air cargo leaders for three days of discussion and networking. A senior industry panel will examine e-commerce,…"},{"title":"Edelweiss appoints new CEO as Bernd Bauer steps down after 12 years","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/142ekub-edelweiss-appoints-new-ceo-as-bernd-bauer-steps-down-after-12-years","published":"2026-08-03T08:11:57.000Z","publisher":"AeroTime","publisherUrl":"https://aerotime.aero/articles/edelweiss-appoints-new-ceo-as-bernd-bauer-steps-down-after-12-years","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss Air has appointed a new CEO as current leader Bernd Bauer prepares to step… The post Edelweiss appoints new CEO as Bernd Bauer steps down after 12 years appeared first…"},{"title":"60 Seconds With … Ghariba Suleiman","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1rhmg25-60-seconds-with-ghariba-suleiman","published":"2026-08-03T01:15:44.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/60-seconds-with-ghariba-suleiman","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Ghariba Suleiman is Cargo and Logistics Director at King Salman International Airport, she focuses on hub creation, attracting local and international cargo and logistics partners, and developing the…"},{"title":"The future role of the GSSA","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1hv49s3-the-future-role-of-the-gssa","published":"2026-08-03T00:30:37.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/the-future-role-of-the-gssa","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The traditional GSSA model is evolving from sales representation towards broader strategic outsourcing partnerships. As airlines gain more direct market access and digital tools reduce the need for…"},{"title":"What Baku and Changi Are Building Together","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/aa6fxy-what-baku-and-changi-are-building-together","published":"2026-08-02T23:45:41.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/what-baku-and-changi-are-building-together","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Silk Way West Airlines’ new multi-year cargo handling agreement with dnata at Singapore Changi Airport goes beyond a handling contract, strengthening a direct airfreight link between Baku and…"},{"title":"GSSA transformation sharpens airline-aligned commercial architecture","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/xx00d8-gssa-transformation-sharpens-airline-aligned-commercial-architecture","published":"2026-08-02T23:37:48.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/gssa-transformation-sharpens-airline-aligned-commercial-architecture","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"GSSAs are evolving from transactional intermediaries into strategic extensions of airline commercial teams. Their role now includes capacity planning, yield management, forecasting and network…"},{"title":"Building community, mobilising for Venezuela","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/18ubcns-building-community-mobilising-for-venezuela","published":"2026-08-02T23:15:39.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/building-community-mobilising-for-venezuela","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The Miami Air Cargo Association (MACA) demonstrated its role as a rapid-response industry network by helping coordinate humanitarian airfreight after earthquakes in Venezuela. By connecting local…"}]},"sea":{"label":"Sea Freight","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/sea-freight","stories":[{"title":"Maersk revises Dragon service proforma","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1uaz6wb-maersk-revises-dragon-service-proforma","published":"2026-08-04T16:00:25.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/maersk-revises-dragon-service-proforma","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Maersk has announced changes to the Dragon service proforma within its Asia-Oceania network. The revised schedule will take effect with ONE SAN DIEGO voyage 634S. The vessel is scheduled to depart…"},{"title":"More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/utain1-more-than-150-people-rescued-in-english-channel-after-boat-catches-fire","published":"2026-08-04T12:47:59.000Z","publisher":"Al Jazeera","publisherUrl":"https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/more-than-150-people-rescued-in-english-channel-after-boat-catches-fire?traffic_source=rss","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel."},{"title":"Torm tied to MR newbuild series in China","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1jaf9ks-torm-tied-to-mr-newbuild-series-in-china","published":"2026-08-04T12:35:03.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/torm-tied-to-mr-newbuild-series-in-china","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Danish product tanker giant Torm has been linked to an order for up to eight MR newbuildings at China’s Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard. Shipbroking sources are reporting a deal covering…"},{"title":"Asia Pacific: cheaper space, but not cheaper shipping, warns Dimerco","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ul9bg6-asia-pacific-cheaper-space-but-not-cheaper-shipping-warns-dimerco","published":"2026-08-04T12:34:36.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/expect-cheaper-space-but-not-cheaper-shipping-warns-dimerco","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Artificial intelligence and semiconductor exports are reshaping Asia-Pacific freight markets, booming technology shipments offsetting weaker consumer demand as global supply chains enter the…"},{"title":"EXCLUSIVE: AI and tech, the MSC way","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/16liq19-exclusive-ai-and-tech-the-msc-way","published":"2026-08-04T11:40:02.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/exclusive-ai-and-tech-the-msc-way","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The third MSC episode out at the end of last week, clearly outlined how the Italians are trying to put pressure on their rivals. The flip side of that narrative is how the leading ocean carrier…"},{"title":"Six years after Beirut port blast, victims' families say 'wound has not healed'","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/v9vnva-six-years-after-beirut-port-blast-victims-families-say-wound-has-not-healed","published":"2026-08-04T11:30:36.000Z","publisher":"AL Monitor","publisherUrl":"https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/six-years-after-beirut-port-blast-victims-families-say-wound-has-not-healed","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Families of victims of the Beirut port explosion gathered on Tuesday demanding answers and accountability on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, in a country long plagued by official impunity.…"},{"title":"ICTSI reports first-half 2026 financial results","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/fhdh3w-ictsi-reports-first-half-2026-financial-results","published":"2026-08-04T11:00:54.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/ictsi-reports-first-half-2026-financial-results","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026. Revenue from port operations increased by 27% to US$1.92 billion from…"},{"title":"Liner price hikes give spot rates on the transpacific a boost","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1w7djph-liner-price-hikes-give-spot-rates-on-the-transpacific-a-boost","published":"2026-08-04T10:46:28.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/liner-price-hikes-give-spot-rates-on-the-transpacific-a-boost","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Transpacific rates have rebounded with the major box lines succeeding in implementing rate hikes. Friday’s Shanghai Containerised Freight Index showed both the Shanghai-US West Coast and Shanghai-US…"},{"title":"Minerva adds to boxship newbuild series","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/vxe67i-minerva-adds-to-boxship-newbuild-series","published":"2026-08-04T10:19:00.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/minerva-adds-to-boxship-newbuild-series","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Greek owner Minerva Dry has returned to China’s Hengli Heavy Industries for another series of containership newbuildings, adding to a rapidly growing boxship orderbook. The Andreas Martinos-led…"},{"title":"Contships Logistics reports second-quarter and half-year results","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1c8n5x1-contships-logistics-reports-second-quarter-and-half-year-results","published":"2026-08-04T10:00:08.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/contships-logistics-reports-second-quarter-and-half-year-results","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Contships Logistics has announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended 30 June 2026. The container feeder shipowner generated revenue of US$84.9 million and a profit of…"},{"title":"Arcadia expands newbuild programme with Hengli LR2 trio","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/wlz52w-arcadia-expands-newbuild-programme-with-hengli-lr2-trio","published":"2026-08-04T09:47:00.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/arcadia-expands-newbuild-programme-with-hengli-lr2-trio","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Greek tanker owner Arcadia Shipmanagement has added three aframax/LR2 newbuildings at China’s Hengli Heavy Industries, taking its tanker orderbook to nine ships. The Panagiotis and George…"},{"title":"E-commerce drives demand","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/56yx5i-e-commerce-drives-demand","published":"2026-08-04T09:44:00.000Z","publisher":"Freight News","publisherUrl":"https://freightnews.co.za/article/e-commerce-drives-demand","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Rapid growth in e-commerce shipments from Asia is reshaping airfreight demand across Airlink Cargo’s…"},{"title":"Yang Ming eyes owned container fleet of 60% to overcome “shortage”","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/14zfcdi-yang-ming-eyes-owned-container-fleet-of-60-to-overcome-shortage","published":"2026-08-04T09:00:45.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/yang-ming-eyes-owned-container-fleet-of-60-to-overcome-shortage","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Yang Ming has ordered 11,850 containers from Dong Fang International Container, intending to increase its proportion of owned containers to 60%. The Taiwanese shipping line is spending between…"},{"title":"Three seriously injured as drone strikes Turkish roro off Novorossiysk","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/9ca38-three-seriously-injured-as-drone-strikes-turkish-roro-off-novorossiysk","published":"2026-08-04T08:33:06.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/three-seriously-injured-as-drone-strikes-turkish-roro-off-novorossiysk","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Three seafarers have been seriously injured after the Turkish-owned roro Nadezhda was struck by a drone close to Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, the latest merchant ship casualty in an…"},{"title":"ONE announces Q1 FY2026 financial results","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/14u83to-one-announces-q1-fy2026-financial-results","published":"2026-08-04T08:00:06.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/one-announces-q1-fy2026-financial-results","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY2026, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026. The container carrier generated revenue of US$4.539…"},{"title":"MSC sues CargoLoop over electric vehicle fire","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/w6eha8-msc-sues-cargoloop-over-electric-vehicle-fire","published":"2026-08-04T07:35:33.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/msc-sues-cargoloop-over-electric-vehicle-fire","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is suing US vehicle logistics specialist CargoLoop for around $273,000 after alleging that improperly secured electric vehicles caused an onboard fire during a voyage…"},{"title":"Shipping Corp of India opens bidding for six LNG-ready boxships","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/3krsi5-shipping-corp-of-india-opens-bidding-for-six-lng-ready-boxships","published":"2026-08-04T07:00:03.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/shipping-corp-of-india-opens-bidding-for-six-lng-ready-boxships","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"State-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has launched a global tender for up to six 8,000 teu containerships in a programme worth an estimated $720m as New Delhi steps up efforts to rebuild a…"},{"title":"Zodiac Maritime lands record price in first capesize sale of the year","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/7y0ukq-zodiac-maritime-lands-record-price-in-first-capesize-sale-of-the-year","published":"2026-08-04T06:17:46.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/zodiac-maritime-lands-record-price-in-first-capesize-sale-of-the-year","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Maritime has completed its first capesize disposal of the year, with brokers telling Splash the company has secured a record price for a vintage vessel. No taker has been linked to…"},{"title":"CK Line signs for up to four 6,400 teu newbuilds in China","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/in8dmb-ck-line-signs-for-up-to-four-6-400-teu-newbuilds-in-china","published":"2026-08-04T05:54:55.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/ck-line-signs-for-up-to-four-6400-teu-newbuilds-in-china","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"South Korea’s CK Line has returned to China’s Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding with an order for up to four containerships, extending a relationship that began with a pair of feeder vessels delivered…"},{"title":"DryDel secures five-year K Line cover for capesize newbuilds","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1n1cyhu-drydel-secures-five-year-k-line-cover-for-capesize-newbuilds","published":"2026-08-04T05:12:52.000Z","publisher":"Splash247","publisherUrl":"https://splash247.com/drydel-secures-five-year-k-line-cover-for-capesize-newbuilds","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Greek owner DryDel Shipping has secured long-term employment for all four of its capesize newbuildings, fixing the vessels to Japan’s K Line years before they are due for delivery. The 182,000 dwt…"},{"title":"Rolls-Royce Presents New Marine Propulsion Systems at SMM 2026","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/171bsuk-rolls-royce-presents-new-marine-propulsion-systems-at-smm-2026","published":"2026-08-04T03:59:00.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/efficient-and-sustainable-rolls-royce-presents-new-marine-propulsion-systems-and-service-at-smm-2026","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"At SMM 2026, Rolls-Royce Power Systems will showcase new technologies for efficient and more sustainable shipping. The focus will be on propulsion sys..."},{"title":"Autonomy Firm Accurate Unveils Workboat With Collision Avoidance Software","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/zymts0-autonomy-firm-accurate-unveils-workboat-with-collision-avoidance-software","published":"2026-08-04T03:56:00.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/indian-marine-autonomy-specialist-accurate-unveils-new-workboat-with-irs-certified-collision-avoidance-software","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"India is taking a major step into the global marine autonomy market after the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) certified Pune based automation specia..."},{"title":"IRClass Academy Delivers Yet Another Successful PFSO Training Program","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1olv26q-irclass-academy-delivers-yet-another-successful-pfso-training-program","published":"2026-08-04T02:02:00.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/irclass-academy-delivers-yet-another-successful-pfso-training-program-in-mauritius","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"IRClass Academy, the training arm of Indian Register of Shipping, successfully conducted an intensive three-day Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)..."},{"title":"Strike Threatens BHP’s Exports from World’s Largest Bulk Export Port","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/puetl-strike-threatens-bhps-exports-from-worlds-largest-bulk-export-port","published":"2026-08-03T22:24:13.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/strike-threatens-bhp-s-exports-from-world-s-largest-bulk-export-port","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"A last-minute meeting on Tuesday, August 4, appears to be the final hope to head off a planned strike set for two days that would bring BHP’s iron exp..."},{"title":"Drone attack on Turkish cargo ship in Black Sea injures four crew members","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/17vte2u-drone-attack-on-turkish-cargo-ship-in-black-sea-injures-four-crew-members","published":"2026-08-03T21:50:36.000Z","publisher":"Al Bawaba","publisherUrl":"https://albawaba.com/news/drone-attack-turkish-cargo-ship-black-1634374","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"ALBAWABA- Four crew members were injured after drones struck a Turkish-flagged cargo vessel in the Black Sea on Monday, with the ship's captain attributing the attack to Ukraine amid escalating…"},{"title":"MSC Sends a Message on Container Fire Safety By Suing a Customer","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/oxodjr-msc-sends-a-message-on-container-fire-safety-by-suing-a-customer","published":"2026-08-03T21:46:12.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/msc-sends-a-message-on-container-fire-safety-by-suing-a-customer","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Cargo fires rank at the top of the list of hazards aboard a modern container ship, in part because the operator has limited control over the cargo. A..."},{"title":"Russia Intensifies Attacks on Civilian Shipping in Ukrainian Ports","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1x5vj10-russia-intensifies-attacks-on-civilian-shipping-in-ukrainian-ports","published":"2026-08-03T21:23:02.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/russia-intensifies-attacks-on-civilian-shipping-in-ukrainian-ports","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The Ministry of Reconstruction, Infrastructure, and Transport of Ukraine asserts that Russia is now trying to intimidate international shipowners and..."},{"title":"Royal Fleet Auxiliary Mariners Secure Above-Inflation Pay Deal","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1t8c2i3-royal-fleet-auxiliary-mariners-secure-above-inflation-pay-deal","published":"2026-08-03T20:21:17.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/royal-fleet-auxiliary-mariners-secure-above-inflation-pay-deal","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel will receive above-inflation pay increases and improved leave benefits after maritime trade unions accepted a new agreement with the UK government aimed at…"},{"title":"France Awards $300M to Ports to Support Floating Offshore Wind Farms","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/yi0ag7-france-awards-300m-to-ports-to-support-floating-offshore-wind-farms","published":"2026-08-03T20:10:05.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/france-awards-300m-to-ports-to-support-floating-offshore-wind-farms","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The French government will provide nearly $300 million in funding to five of the country’s top ports to accelerate the development of infrastructure t..."},{"title":"Sweden Arrests Cargo Ship Captain on Charges of Causing Collision Death","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1agymwr-sweden-arrests-cargo-ship-captain-on-charges-of-causing-collision-death","published":"2026-08-03T17:03:06.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/sweden-arrests-cargo-ship-captain-on-charges-of-causing-collision-death","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Swedish prosecutors confirmed over the weekend that they had requested that the captain of a Norwegian cargo ship be arrested and detained on charges..."},{"title":"Chinese Warships, Bombers Surge to Scarborough Shoal for Drills","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/vcwpir-chinese-warships-bombers-surge-to-scarborough-shoal-for-drills","published":"2026-08-03T16:50:38.000Z","publisher":"USNI News","publisherUrl":"https://news.usni.org/2026/08/03/chinese-warships-bombers-surge-to-scarborough-shoal-for-drills","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Beijing surged an amphibious group and bombers equipped for maritime strike to Scarborough Shoal over the weekend, flexing its power projection capabilities at the disputed…"},{"title":"Sanctioned Russian Cargo Ships Delivering Military Equipment to West Africa","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1qzuduj-sanctioned-russian-cargo-ships-delivering-military-equipment-to-west-africa","published":"2026-08-03T16:17:23.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/sanctioned-russian-cargo-ships-delivering-military-equipment-to-west-africa","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Data put together by the BBC and multiple intelligence monitors on the Internet shows at least one and possibly two Russian cargo ships delivering mil..."},{"title":"EU Warship Boards Another Sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Mediterranean","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1qezqx5-eu-warship-boards-another-sanctioned-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in","published":"2026-08-03T15:55:43.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/eu-warship-boards-another-sanctioned-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-mediterranean","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"European naval forces have boarded another sanctioned tanker linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” marking the latest enforcement action as the European Union ramps up pressure on vessels…"},{"title":"Sugar strike that prompted ports shutdown ends, longshore union returns to negotiations","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ec1k4e-sugar-strike-that-prompted-ports-shutdown-ends-longshore-union-returns-to","published":"2026-08-03T12:00:00.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/sugar-strike-that-prompted-ports-shutdown-ends-longshore-union-returns-to-negotiations","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The International Longshore and Warehouse Union agreed to end their 42-day strike against a major California sugar producer that spurred sympathy walkouts at three ports. The post Sugar strike that…"},{"title":"Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/17667uf-russia-assembles-unprecedented-arctic-oil-convoy-to-bypass-global-shipping","published":"2026-08-03T10:32:14.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/russia-assembles-unprecedented-arctic-oil-convoy-to-bypass-global-shipping-hotspots","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Russia has assembled an unprecedented fleet of oil tankers in the Arctic as it accelerates crude exports to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, with vessels carrying roughly 8 million barrels of oil…"},{"title":"Hungary shuts down evening rail freight amid electricity emergency","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1wtu4n6-hungary-shuts-down-evening-rail-freight-amid-electricity-emergency","published":"2026-08-03T08:23:22.000Z","publisher":"Rail Freight","publisherUrl":"https://railfreight.com/railfreight/2026/08/03/hungary-shuts-down-evening-rail-freight-amid-electricity-emergency","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The ongoing drought is diminishing capacity in the inland waterway shipping sector. Water levels in Europe’s rivers are low. As a result, the loading capacity…"},{"title":"BMT Expands International Maritime Design Expertise with One2three","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/erd10m-bmt-expands-international-maritime-design-expertise-with-one2three","published":"2026-08-03T08:12:00.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/bmt-expands-international-maritime-design-expertise-with-one2three-acquisition","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"BMT’s acquisition of One2three Naval Architects strengthens its globally connected ship design offering across ferries, specialist craft and advanced..."},{"title":"Italian Forces Board Falsely-Flagged Shadow Fleet Tanker","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/82mytc-italian-forces-board-falsely-flagged-shadow-fleet-tanker","published":"2026-08-03T03:16:31.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/italian-forces-board-falsely-flagged-shadow-fleet-tanker","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"A European naval task force has intercepted and briefly boarded a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean, the latest in a series of E..."},{"title":"Study: Asian Ports Need $12B a Year in Investment","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1g3uluu-study-asian-ports-need-12b-a-year-in-investment","published":"2026-08-03T03:06:09.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/study-asian-ports-need-12b-a-year-in-investment","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"As an emerging economic powerhouse, the East Asia and Pacific region has become one of the most trade-dependent regions in the world. At the heart of..."},{"title":"Study: Long Jones Act Waiver Could Cut U.S. Shipbuilding Activity by $2.6B","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1dy0nug-study-long-jones-act-waiver-could-cut-u-s-shipbuilding-activity-by-2-6b","published":"2026-08-03T02:40:35.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/study-long-jones-act-waiver-could-cut-u-s-shipbuilding-activity-by-2-6b","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"In a new study conducted for the Transportation Institute, international consultancy PwC has calculated the potential cost to U.S. maritime capability..."},{"title":"Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard Returns to Profitability as Orders Rise","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/17yipig-sri-lankas-colombo-dockyard-returns-to-profitability-as-orders-rise","published":"2026-08-02T23:04:00.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/sri-lanka-s-colombo-dockyard-returns-to-profitability-as-orders-rise","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Sri Lanka’s biggest shipbuilder, Colombo Dockyard, has returned to profit following several years of restructuring. In a stock exchange filing last we..."},{"title":"Tiny Crystals Reveal Historical Background of the Batavia Mutiny","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/13relfy-tiny-crystals-reveal-historical-background-of-the-batavia-mutiny","published":"2026-08-02T22:12:00.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/tiny-crystals-reveal-historical-background-of-the-batavia-mutiny","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Few episodes occupy a darker place in maritime history than the wreck of the Batavia. Wrecked off the mid-west coast of Western Australia in June 16..."},{"title":"From Runway to Doorstep: How Cargo Airplanes and Expedited Ground Services Work Together","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/3jhf89-from-runway-to-doorstep-how-cargo-airplanes-and-expedited-ground-services-work","published":"2026-08-02T20:30:05.000Z","publisher":"Air Freight","publisherUrl":"https://airfreight.com/blog/cargo-airplanes-expedited-ground-services-work-together","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"A cargo airplane can cross the country in hours, but the shipment does not stop moving when the wheels touch the tarmac. Studies of supply chain disruptions show that unplanned downtime at a…"}]},"road-rail":{"label":"Road & Rail","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/road-rail","stories":[{"title":"Heavy vehicle sales surge 7% as auto exports slump","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/14b0qcy-heavy-vehicle-sales-surge-7-as-auto-exports-slump","published":"2026-08-04T14:50:00.000Z","publisher":"Freight News","publisherUrl":"https://freightnews.co.za/article/heavy-vehicle-sales-surge-7-as-auto-exports-slump","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"South Africa’s commercial road freight and logistics sector showed strong investment momentum in July…"},{"title":"Eurostat data shows rail freight keeps struggling","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/r9ild6-eurostat-data-shows-rail-freight-keeps-struggling","published":"2026-08-04T11:57:47.000Z","publisher":"Rail Freight","publisherUrl":"https://railfreight.com/in-depth/2026/08/04/eurostat-data-shows-rail-freight-keeps-struggling","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"European rail freight cannot seem to stop losing volumes, as the Q1 2026 data from Eurostat highlights. Total tonnes fell by 2.97% while tonne-kilometres decreased…"},{"title":"Spanish rail freight returned to growth in 2025","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/127mu0t-spanish-rail-freight-returned-to-growth-in-2025","published":"2026-08-04T10:00:29.000Z","publisher":"Rail Freight","publisherUrl":"https://railfreight.com/railfreight/2026/08/04/spanish-rail-freight-returned-to-growth-in-2025","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The Spanish National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has published the national rail freight statistics for 2025. The most noteworthy development is a return…"},{"title":"Northampton’s new rail-connected SEGRO Logistics Park completed","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/135bld4-northamptons-new-rail-connected-segro-logistics-park-completed","published":"2026-08-04T06:24:24.000Z","publisher":"Rail Freight","publisherUrl":"https://railfreight.com/uk/2026/08/04/northamptons-new-rail-connected-segro-logistics-park-completed","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The UK-based contractor Winvic has completed its infrastructure programme at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton. With the finalisation of the “Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project”, the East…"},{"title":"€228m funding package enables next step in all-island rail modernisation","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1vsytrb-228m-funding-package-enables-next-step-in-all-island-rail-modernisation","published":"2026-08-04T04:00:00.000Z","publisher":"Rail Magazine","publisherUrl":"https://railmagazine.com/news/-228m-next-step-in-all-island-rail-modernisation","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"New funding package aims to accelerate rail infrastructure projects on both sides of the Irish border."},{"title":"RMT begins strikes over East Midlands Railway '810s' - operator denies safety critical faults","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1c3vxqy-rmt-begins-strikes-over-east-midlands-railway-810s-operator-denies-safety","published":"2026-08-04T03:00:00.000Z","publisher":"Rail Magazine","publisherUrl":"https://railmagazine.com/news/rmt-begins-strikes-over-east-midlands-railway-810s-operator-denies-safety-critical-faults","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Dozens of staff strike as RAIL hears about morale being at 'rock bottom' amid ongoing reliability issues with Class 810s and '222s'."},{"title":"July’s 55.6% PMI highest in 4 years; LTL carriers getting bullish","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/2kbgb4-julys-55-6-pmi-highest-in-4-years-ltl-carriers-getting-bullish","published":"2026-08-03T19:19:14.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/julys-55-6-pmi-highest-in-4-years-ltl-carriers-getting-bullish","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"July’s manufacturing data showed strength not seen in the past four years, a trend that bodes well for less-than-truckload carriers. The post July’s 55.6% PMI highest in 4 years; LTL carriers getting…"},{"title":"$4M worth of cocaine found in Texas commercial truck","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/su6kpo-4m-worth-of-cocaine-found-in-texas-commercial-truck","published":"2026-08-03T16:48:04.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/4m-worth-of-cocaine-found-in-texas-commercial-truck","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The sheriff's office linked the tractor-trailer to an ongoing criminal investigation and valued the drugs at about $4 million. The post $4M worth of cocaine found in Texas commercial truck appeared…"},{"title":"Truck enforcement sweeps hit 32 drivers, 45 vehicles across US","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/19wrugq-truck-enforcement-sweeps-hit-32-drivers-45-vehicles-across-us","published":"2026-08-03T15:53:51.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/truck-enforcement-sweeps-hit-32-drivers-45-vehicles-across-us","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Joint truck inspection operations recently generated hundreds of violations and sidelined commercial vehicles from New England to the Mountain West. The post Truck enforcement sweeps hit 32 drivers,…"},{"title":"CMA CGM withdraws bid for SNCF rail freight stake","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ip2h4i-cma-cgm-withdraws-bid-for-sncf-rail-freight-stake","published":"2026-08-03T12:28:12.000Z","publisher":"Rail Freight","publisherUrl":"https://railfreight.com/business/2026/08/03/cma-cgm-withdraws-bid-for-sncf-rail-freight-stake","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"CMA CGM has pulled out of the race for a minority stake (49%) in Rail Logistics Europe (RLE), which groups all of theFrench state railways…"},{"title":"Around $150 billion currently being invested in Eurasian rail connections","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/z6a3r3-around-150-billion-currently-being-invested-in-eurasian-rail-connections","published":"2026-08-03T12:00:16.000Z","publisher":"Rail Freight","publisherUrl":"https://railfreight.com/railfreight/2026/08/03/around-150-billion-currently-being-invested-in-eurasian-rail-connections","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Asia–Europe logistics is serious business. With the support of governments, international institutions and the private sector, projects worth $345 billion are scheduled in 13 countries…"},{"title":"Heavy Haul Rail inks UK Armed Forces Covenant","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/w9xjqa-heavy-haul-rail-inks-uk-armed-forces-covenant","published":"2026-08-03T09:00:53.000Z","publisher":"Rail Freight","publisherUrl":"https://railfreight.com/policy/2026/08/03/heavy-haul-rail-inks-uk-armed-forces-covenant","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Heavy Haul Rail has become a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, a recognised agreement between the industry and the UK Ministry of Defence. The…"},{"title":"Nuclear Verdicts: $86M awarded despite NO negligence? [Trucking Crisis]","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/iu4tjw-nuclear-verdicts-86m-awarded-despite-no-negligence-trucking-crisis","published":"2026-08-03T04:10:05.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/nuclear-verdicts-86m-awarded-despite-no-negligence-trucking-crisis","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"SummaryView Transcript Trucking leaders David Parker (Covenant Logistics) and Max Fuller (U.S. Xpress) unpack the state of the freight market, from the driver shortage to nuclear verdicts. Discover…"},{"title":"GB Railfreight Class 60s sent for repairs after failing to sell","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/6zrdab-gb-railfreight-class-60s-sent-for-repairs-after-failing-to-sell","published":"2026-08-03T04:00:00.000Z","publisher":"Rail Magazine","publisherUrl":"https://railmagazine.com/news/gb-railfreight-class-60s-sent-for-repairs-after-failing-to-sell","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Fleet set to be reactivated ahead of autumn rail head treatment train season."}]},"global":{"label":"Global Wire","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/global","stories":[{"title":"SAFLA, AMIE SA join forces on meat trade logistics","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/mbfg39-safla-amie-sa-join-forces-on-meat-trade-logistics","published":"2026-08-04T15:32:00.000Z","publisher":"Freight News","publisherUrl":"https://freightnews.co.za/article/safla-amie-sa-join-forces-on-meat-trade-logistics","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) and the Association of Meat Importers and…"},{"title":"Trade surplus widens to R17.8bn as exports climb","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/169fgvr-trade-surplus-widens-to-r17-8bn-as-exports-climb","published":"2026-08-04T15:10:00.000Z","publisher":"Freight News","publisherUrl":"https://freightnews.co.za/article/trade-surplus-widens-to-r178bn-as-exports-climb","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"South Africa recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R17.8 billion in June as exports increased and…"},{"title":"SITC Logistics reviews freight forwarding strategy","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/inpl2i-sitc-logistics-reviews-freight-forwarding-strategy","published":"2026-08-04T15:00:11.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/sitc-logistics-reviews-freight-forwarding-strategy","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"SITC Logistics held its first-half freight forwarding review meeting in Qingdao on 27 July 2026. The meeting assessed the company’s freight forwarding performance during the first six months of the…"},{"title":"Matson reports second-quarter 2026 results","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1olf4ud-matson-reports-second-quarter-2026-results","published":"2026-08-04T14:00:55.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/matson-reports-second-quarter-2026-results","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Matson has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026. The US carrier reported net income of US$129.4 million, or US$4.27 per diluted share. This compared with US$94.7…"},{"title":"K Line reports first-quarter FY2026 results","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1eixgn6-k-line-reports-first-quarter-fy2026-results","published":"2026-08-04T13:00:42.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/k-line-reports-first-quarter-fy2026-results","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY2026, covering the three months ended 30 June 2026. Operating revenue increased by 17.1% to…"},{"title":"Russia preparing shadow fleet ahead of complete EU oil import ban","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/168ccrq-russia-preparing-shadow-fleet-ahead-of-complete-eu-oil-import-ban","published":"2026-08-04T12:20:47.000Z","publisher":"Al Bawaba","publisherUrl":"https://albawaba.com/business/russia-preparing-shadow-fleet-ahead-1634436","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"ALBAWABA - Russia is expanding its shadow fleet network in anticipation of the total and complete European ban on Russian oil and gas exports to the continent coming into effect on 1 January, 2027..."},{"title":"The day DSV rocked confidence in forwarding M&A…","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1p9v4c8-the-day-dsv-rocked-confidence-in-forwarding-m-a","published":"2026-08-04T11:22:00.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/the-day-dsv-rocked-confidence-in-forwarding-ma","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"…was when other deals that could have happened, never came through. Take would-be target JAS Worldwide, a private, highly respected second-tier forwarder from Atlanta, for instance. And so While all…"},{"title":"Rhine Set for More Disruption After Hitting Lowest on Record","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1c74c96-rhine-set-for-more-disruption-after-hitting-lowest-on-record","published":"2026-08-04T10:30:18.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/rhine-set-for-more-disruption-after-hitting-lowest-on-record","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Disruptions on one of Europe’s most important trade arteries are poised to intensify after the Rhine fell to the lowest on record ahead of the peak summer dry season, with conditions likely to worsen…"},{"title":"Kenya the latest to unveil tighter rules for cargo manifests","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/p0rjrj-kenya-the-latest-to-unveil-tighter-rules-for-cargo-manifests","published":"2026-08-04T10:25:12.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/kenya-the-latest-to-unveil-tighter-rules-for-cargo-manifests","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"More countries are streamlining and strengthening their cargo manifest rules to contain misdeclaration of goods and other trade illegalities. The latest push comes from Kenya; since 1 August, the…"},{"title":"Industry shifting to value-dense cargo","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/o9bvuv-industry-shifting-to-value-dense-cargo","published":"2026-08-04T09:42:00.000Z","publisher":"Freight News","publisherUrl":"https://freightnews.co.za/article/industry-shifting-to-value-dense-cargo","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"A transition from Just-in- Time (JIT) to Just-in- Case (JIC) inventory management is impacting global…"},{"title":"Prologis takes over Segro in $18.8bn deal","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1a51gev-prologis-takes-over-segro-in-18-8bn-deal","published":"2026-08-04T09:33:03.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/prologis-takes-over-segro-in-18-8bn-deal","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"US REIT mammoth Prologis today announced that it has reached agreement with Segro on the terms of a recommended acquisition of the UK-based target, valuing Segro’s entire issued and to be issued…"},{"title":"Hacis boosts e-commerce fulfilment with automated storage system","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1b5om5s-hacis-boosts-e-commerce-fulfilment-with-automated-storage-system","published":"2026-08-04T09:08:20.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/hacis-boosts-e-commerce-fulfilment-with-automated-storage-system","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Hacis has launched its new Hacis Storage Control System (HSCS) to enhance automation at its E-commerce Fulfilment Centre in Hong Kong. The automated storage and retrieval solution doubles daily…"},{"title":"ASIC proposes improved pre-IPO advertising flexibility and global alignment","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/w9gvoy-asic-proposes-improved-pre-ipo-advertising-flexibility-and-global-alignment","published":"2026-08-04T08:52:48.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/asic-proposes-improved-pre-ipo-advertising-flexibility-and-global-alignment","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"PRESS RELEASE ASIC proposes improved pre-IPO advertising flexibility and global alignment Published 4 August 2026 Companies listing on Australia’s public market will have greater flexibility to…"},{"title":"Tokyo and Paris MOUs launch cargo securing inspection campaign","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/23cgja-tokyo-and-paris-mous-launch-cargo-securing-inspection-campaign","published":"2026-08-04T07:00:49.000Z","publisher":"Container News","publisherUrl":"https://container-news.com/tokyo-and-paris-mous-launch-cargo-securing-inspection-campaign","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The Tokyo MOU and Paris MoU will conduct a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign focused on the securing of cargo units and cargo transport units. The campaign will run from 1 September to 30…"},{"title":"Dominion Energy Makes Progress on Offshore Wind but Delays Completion Date","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/hpgth7-dominion-energy-makes-progress-on-offshore-wind-but-delays-completion-date","published":"2026-08-03T18:59:02.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/dominion-energy-makes-progress-on-offshore-wind-but-delays-completion-date","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The largest offshore wind energy project in the United States, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), continues to make good progress with its constru..."},{"title":"Distressed Luxury Yacht Builder Italian Sea Group Plans Equity Raise","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1emjdkf-distressed-luxury-yacht-builder-italian-sea-group-plans-equity-raise","published":"2026-08-03T18:53:16.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/distressed-luxury-yacht-builder-italian-sea-group-plans-equity-raise","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Luxury yacht builder The Italian Sea Group has posted a net loss for 2025, and despite a plan to issue shares to bring in more capital, its board of d..."},{"title":"STG drayage drivers to get cash in NJ misclassification case","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/n6k6le-stg-drayage-drivers-to-get-cash-in-nj-misclassification-case","published":"2026-08-03T17:41:06.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/stg-drayage-drivers-to-get-cash-in-nj-misclassification-case","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"STG Logistics drivers in New Jersey will be able to receive a payout for misclassification. The post STG drayage drivers to get cash in NJ misclassification case appeared first on FreightWaves ."},{"title":"Trump Administration Proposes Rolling Back Obama-Era Arctic Drilling Rules","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/rx1u15-trump-administration-proposes-rolling-back-obama-era-arctic-drilling-rules","published":"2026-08-03T17:25:35.000Z","publisher":"gCaptain","publisherUrl":"https://gcaptain.com/trump-administration-proposes-rolling-back-obama-era-arctic-drilling-rules","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed targeted changes to federal regulations governing exploratory oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic offshore, arguing the revisions will reduce…"},{"title":"US manufacturing expands for seventh month in a row: ISM","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1hbrh4u-us-manufacturing-expands-for-seventh-month-in-a-row-ism","published":"2026-08-03T17:17:00.000Z","publisher":"Supply Chain Dive","publisherUrl":"https://supplychaindive.com/news/us-manufacturing-expands-for-seventh-month-in-a-row-ism/826851","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management."},{"title":"Australia military base gets mobile post office during war games","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1egt7v7-australia-military-base-gets-mobile-post-office-during-war-games","published":"2026-08-03T16:30:21.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/australia-military-base-gets-mobile-post-office-during-war-games","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Australia Post has installed a mobile post office and parcel lockers at a defense base to support troops participating in a major military exercise. The post Australia military base gets mobile post…"},{"title":"Farm Rio targets digitized supply chain, improved traceability","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/99gmh-farm-rio-targets-digitized-supply-chain-improved-traceability","published":"2026-08-03T15:16:00.000Z","publisher":"Supply Chain Dive","publisherUrl":"https://supplychaindive.com/news/farm-rio-targets-digitized-supply-chain-improved-traceability/826737","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The apparel brand is using several solutions from software company Inspectorio to automate operations as it looks to scale its international footprint."},{"title":"Walmart, Wing launch drone delivery service in Florida","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/19k8df8-walmart-wing-launch-drone-delivery-service-in-florida","published":"2026-08-03T14:25:00.000Z","publisher":"Supply Chain Dive","publisherUrl":"https://supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-wing-launch-drone-delivery-service-in-florida/826520","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The offering, which will cover five Orlando-area stores, is part of an expanding partnership between the two companies."},{"title":"Chocolate makers rethink supply chains in face of cocoa price swings","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/b5epke-chocolate-makers-rethink-supply-chains-in-face-of-cocoa-price-swings","published":"2026-08-03T14:09:40.000Z","publisher":"Supply Chain Dive","publisherUrl":"https://supplychaindive.com/news/chocolate-makers-rethink-supply-chains-in-face-of-cocoa-price-swings/826772","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Mondelēz International and Hershey are relying on innovation and sourcing diversification to shield themselves from volatility."},{"title":"Amazon to issue tariff refunds in ‘limited set of circumstances’","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/8q4dsj-amazon-to-issue-tariff-refunds-in-limited-set-of-circumstances","published":"2026-08-03T14:02:17.000Z","publisher":"Supply Chain Dive","publisherUrl":"https://supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-to-issue-tariff-refunds-in-limited-set-of-circumstances/826815","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The e-commerce giant also will use the $600 million it has recouped from invalidated tariffs to lower prices for shoppers, per a Thursday earnings call."},{"title":"Louisiana bribery scheme gave 124 people CDLs without training or tests","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1snrj6t-louisiana-bribery-scheme-gave-124-people-cdls-without-training-or-tests","published":"2026-08-03T13:28:35.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/louisiana-bribery-scheme-gave-124-people-cdls-without-training-or-tests","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Applicants paid about $5,000 each as a restaurant owner, training operator and test examiner helped bypass federal licensing requirements. The post Louisiana bribery scheme gave 124 people CDLs…"},{"title":"Florida Lottery: USPS worker accused of stealing winning ticket faces 6 charges","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/aepa5o-florida-lottery-usps-worker-accused-of-stealing-winning-ticket-faces-6-charges","published":"2026-08-03T12:42:42.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/florida-lottery-usps-worker-accused-of-stealing-winning-ticket-faces-6-charges","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Florida Lottery Special Agents and USPS OIG investigators arrested Lekaysha Lockhart on July 23. Authorities say she redeemed the missing ticket at the Miami District Office. The post Florida…"},{"title":"CH Robinson: the most expensive computer error in freight history wasn’t AI – it was a settlement calculator","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1t5wihx-ch-robinson-the-most-expensive-computer-error-in-freight-history-wasnt-ai-it","published":"2026-08-03T12:33:53.000Z","publisher":"The Loadstar","publisherUrl":"https://theloadstar.com/ch-robinson-the-most-expensive-computer-error-in-freight-history-wasnt-ai-it-was-a-settlement-calculator","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Our Adam Clermont writes on LinkedIn: I spent years as a trial attorney in the United States. I tried, mediated, and arbitrated hundreds of personal injury cases. And I can tell you with near…"},{"title":"AI demand tightens Asia airfreight as consumer volumes soften","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ibxal4-ai-demand-tightens-asia-airfreight-as-consumer-volumes-soften","published":"2026-08-03T11:21:47.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/ai-demand-tightens-asia-airfreight-as-consumer-volumes-soften","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Dimerco’s August 2026 Asia Pacific Freight Report shows a market split between strong AI and semiconductor demand and weaker consumer and e-commerce volumes. Airfreight capacity remains tight across…"},{"title":"Reindeer bets Enterprise AI’s next battle isn’t the model","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/115wzpo-reindeer-bets-enterprise-ais-next-battle-isnt-the-model","published":"2026-08-03T11:00:00.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/enterprise-ai-agents-reindeer-naveh","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"With frontier models turning into commodities, one enterprise AI startup says the real competitive moat is keeping agents accurate months after deployment, not the model underneath. The post Reindeer…"},{"title":"Drone Major partners with Contract Finder Pro on SME procurement","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/10yrfy0-drone-major-partners-with-contract-finder-pro-on-sme-procurement","published":"2026-08-03T10:48:45.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/drone-major-partners-with-contract-finder-pro-on-sme-procurement","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Drone Major has integrated Contract Finder Pro into its managed procurement platform for the global drone industry. The partnership uses AI-assisted tools to help UK SMEs identify and bid for public…"},{"title":"Awesome Cargo completes first in-house heavy maintenance C-check","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1aytehi-awesome-cargo-completes-first-in-house-heavy-maintenance-c-check","published":"2026-08-03T10:46:58.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/awesome-cargo-completes-first-in-house-heavy-maintenance-c-check","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Awesome Cargo has completed the first heavy maintenance C-check carried out by its Engineering & Maintenance team. The work was conducted with support and supervision from Mexicana MRO and released…"},{"title":"Neutral Air Partner Launches AERO Logistics Network to Expand Global Airfreight Collaboration","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/sino5z-neutral-air-partner-launches-aero-logistics-network-to-expand-global-airfreight","published":"2026-08-03T06:42:30.000Z","publisher":"Cargo Newswire","publisherUrl":"https://cargonewswire.com/neutral-air-partner-launches-aero-logistics-network-to-expand-global-airfreight-collaboration","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"New global airfreight network: Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has launched AERO Logistics Network, a dedicated global platform designed for airfreight forwarders and cargo solution providers seeking wider…"},{"title":"Cargonet Expands Northern England Presence with Appointment of Kirsty McAndrew as Regional Sales Manager","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1w0tvtu-cargonet-expands-northern-england-presence-with-appointment-of-kirsty-mcandrew","published":"2026-08-03T05:42:39.000Z","publisher":"Cargo Newswire","publisherUrl":"https://cargonewswire.com/cargonet-expands-northern-england-presence-with-appointment-of-kirsty-mcandrew-as-regional-sales-manager","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Key Highlights Cargonet Strengthens Northern Sales Team with Appointment of Kirsty McAndrew Cargonet has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Kirsty McAndrew as Regional Sales…"},{"title":"How ArcBest Defied Expectations with Stellar Q2 Performance","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/oowrl4-how-arcbest-defied-expectations-with-stellar-q2-performance","published":"2026-08-03T04:11:18.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/how-arcbest-defied-expectations-with-stellar-q2-performance","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"SummaryView Transcript ArcBest’s Q2 earnings reveal a significant 650 basis point improvement in its asset-based division. CEO Seth Runser unpacks how the company achieved these impressive numbers,…"},{"title":"Freight Market Update: 5 Signals Capacity Is Tight","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/161lw86-freight-market-update-5-signals-capacity-is-tight","published":"2026-08-03T04:10:55.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/freight-market-update-5-signals-capacity-is-tight","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"SummaryView Transcript Freight market update: 5 pillars explaining why capacity is tight and rates are holding up. Backed by SONAR data and Q2 carrier earnings, this breaks down tender rejections,…"},{"title":"C.H. Robinson: Nuclear Verdict’s Existential Threat to Brokers","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/7w02kx-c-h-robinson-nuclear-verdicts-existential-threat-to-brokers","published":"2026-08-03T04:10:29.000Z","publisher":"FreightWaves","publisherUrl":"https://freightwaves.com/news/c-h-robinson-nuclear-verdicts-existential-threat-to-brokers","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"SummaryView Transcript The C.H. Robinson earnings call was overshadowed by the massive $600M nuclear verdict. FreightWaves’ John Kingston and Max Fuller dive into the lawsuit’s implications, from…"},{"title":"Building an integrated gateway between regional markets and global trade","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/4w8omr-building-an-integrated-gateway-between-regional-markets-and-global-trade","published":"2026-08-03T01:00:47.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/building-an-integrated-gateway-between-regional-markets-and-global-trade","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Cathay Cargo is positioning Hong Kong as the logistics gateway linking the Greater Bay Area (GBA) with global markets. By combining air-air, air-road and air-sea solutions, the carrier provides…"},{"title":"AI in airfreight: After the plane lands","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ileo9h-ai-in-airfreight-after-the-plane-lands","published":"2026-08-03T00:22:46.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/ai-in-airfreight-after-the-plane-lands","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The rapid expansion of US data centres is creating new demand for high-value, time-critical airfreight. While most infrastructure moves by road, critical components such as semiconductors, server…"},{"title":"When cargo delays become missed treatments","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/14rbp28-when-cargo-delays-become-missed-treatments","published":"2026-08-03T00:15:42.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/when-cargo-delays-become-missed-treatments","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The IAEA is calling for radiopharmaceuticals to be treated as priority medical cargo, highlighting that transport delays can directly affect patient treatment. While international safety regulations…"},{"title":"UK Government Ends Royal Fleet Auxiliary Labor Dispute with Pay Increase","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/19zdszs-uk-government-ends-royal-fleet-auxiliary-labor-dispute-with-pay-increase","published":"2026-08-03T00:14:43.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/uk-government-end-royal-fleet-auxiliary-labor-disputes-with-pay-increase","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"The UK government is moving to end the protracted labor disputes that have disrupted the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) in recent years, reaching an agre..."},{"title":"Fiber-Optic Cables Can be Used to Track \"Silent\" Bow Wave Vibrations","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/16cjnzy-fiber-optic-cables-can-be-used-to-track-silent-bow-wave-vibrations","published":"2026-08-02T23:52:00.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/researchers-find-way-to-track-ships-and-whales-by-sound-of-bow-waves","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"A 100-year-old equation and a fibre-optic cable off the coast of Svalbard led researchers to discover they could detect swimming whales — even if they..."},{"title":"Visibility Without Intermediation","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/6oh25m-visibility-without-intermediation","published":"2026-08-02T23:51:43.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/visibility-without-intermediation","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"tricargo is positioning digitalisation as a visibility solution rather than a transactional marketplace. By avoiding control over pricing, bookings or commissions, the platform aims to improve market…"},{"title":"Agility becomes the new currency in pharmaceutical cold chain","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/h49di0-agility-becomes-the-new-currency-in-pharmaceutical-cold-chain","published":"2026-08-02T23:10:31.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/agility-becomes-the-new-currency-in-pharmaceutical-cold-chain","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Pharmaceutical cold chain investment is shifting from permanent infrastructure towards flexible, modular solutions that can adapt to volatile demand. Rising costs, advanced therapies and…"},{"title":"Airfreight’s Core Challenge Lies in Decision-Making","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1sgjfcb-airfreights-core-challenge-lies-in-decision-making","published":"2026-08-02T23:05:35.000Z","publisher":"Air Cargo Week","publisherUrl":"https://aircargoweek.com/airfreights-core-challenge-lies-in-decision-making","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"Airfreight’s biggest failures often originate before execution begins, at the point where quotes and service commitments are made. Despite years of investment in visibility tools and data…"},{"title":"Video: Five Dead, 41 Missing in Fire Aboard Indonesian Ferry","url":"https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1g0zv5v-video-five-dead-41-missing-in-fire-aboard-indonesian-ferry","published":"2026-08-02T21:10:04.000Z","publisher":"Maritime Executive","publisherUrl":"https://maritime-executive.com/article/five-dead-41-missing-in-fire-aboard-indonesian-ferry","region":"GLOBAL","summary":"A fire on board a crowded Indonesian ferry has killed at least five people, according to authorities in Java, and dozens of passengers remain missing...."}]}}}