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One vendor, 38 targets? Shipping's cyber supply chain in focus

Earlier this month, the so-called 'n0n' extortion group named 38 maritime and logistics organizations in minutes. Researchers see signs of a common CyberLogitec-linked data source. That is a compelling warning, not proof that the vendor, or every named company, was hacked. The maritime industry's most uncomfortable cyber scenario is not an attacker breaking into 38 companies separately. It is an attacker finding a single archive that contains information about 38 companies, and presenting each as an individual victim.

Liege and Viracopos partner up to target cargo flights

Liege Airport and Viracopos International Airport have launched a new partnership they hope will attract new freighter services between Belgium and Brazil. The two airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an immediate focus on identifying shared commercial prospects and establishing a framework for regular engagement between the airports' business development teams. The partnership will combine customer targeting with market intelligence, joint promotional activity and discussions with potential airline partners, the airports said. Areas for consideration include "commercial incentives for interested operators and technical and operational studies to help assess opportunities for new all-cargo services". Frederic Brun, vice president for sales and marketing at Liege Airport, said: "By working with Viracopos, we can identify opportunities across Europe, Brazil and onward markets, combining our networks and specialist handling capabilities. "Our priority is to build relationships with airlines and forwarders that can support sustainable route development, while giving shippers efficient connections for pharmaceuticals, technology and other valuable cargo moving between these important trading regions in both directions." The airports see opportunities to implement more direct Europe-Brazil traffic while exploring connections for shipments travelling between Asia and Latin America through Liege. Of the verticals they will target, pharma "will be a priority", they said. Viracopos said the value of its pharmaceutical imports has increased by 43% in 2026 and the airport is building a dedicated cold warehouse that will double its pharmaceutical storage capacity. Maria Fan, chief commercial officer at Viracopos International Airport, explained: "Together, we intend to engage airlines, forwarders and shippers, understand their requirements and develop practical solutions. "We see particular potential in pharmaceuticals, technology and international e-commerce, where reliable handling and connectivity are essential to supporting our customers and their businesses." The airports added that technology shipments offer another "substantial opportunity" and pointed out that Viracopos accounts for 45% of Brazil's airborne high-tech imports. "Growth in digitalisation, artificial intelligence and cloud computing is increasing demand for data centres, supporting imports of server racks and associated equipment," the airports said in a press release. Viracopos also expects Brazil's REData tax regime to encourage further investment. The measure provides for a five-year suspension of federal taxes on qualifying data centre equipment acquisitions. Another target area is e-commerce, with an additional dedicated warehouse covering 20,000 sq m already operational at Viracopos, providing expanded X-ray inspection capabilities and direct apron access. "Closer integration between cargo operators and government agencies has also helped reduce customs bottlenecks at Viracopos," the airport said. The airports added that as part of the MoU they will establish a shared target list, exchange commercial insights and maintain regular calls and face-to-face meetings.

Express faces growing divide between volume growth and profitable growth

The global express and parcels market grew 5.8% in 2025, to €577.3bn ($642.6bn), but mounting pricing pressure, shifting trade flows and intensifying competition are creating a growing challenge for carriers seeking to turn higher volumes into profits. The recent Global Express & Parcels 2026 report by Transport Intelligence predicted that the market would reach €609.1bn this year and €760.1bn by 2030, representing compound annual growth of around 5.7%. But the headline growth masks stark regional differences. Asia Pacific, which in 2024 overtook North America as the largest regional market, is forecast to expand at an annual rate of 8% between 2026 and 2030, while North America is expected to grow 4.1%, and Europe by 3.6%, with several major carriers in mature markets experiencing revenue declines. DHL Express told The Loadstar international cross-border express, particularly time-definite services, remained a growth engine for the group, although its premium proposition was not suited to every B2C shipment. The company reported continued strong volumes into Europe and an uplift in shipments to Latin America, as retailers adjusted their strategies following the removal of the US de minimis exemption for low-value packages. Asia-US B2C volumes, which initially declined after the change, subsequently partially recovered. under its Strategy 2030, DHL Express identified 22 markets with above-average growth potential, including Vietnam, Thailand, Poland, Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, and India, citing opportunities linked to near-shoring, supply chain diversification, and investment. Ti report author Paul Chapman said: "The global parcels market continues to grow, but this masks increasingly divergent performance among operators, particularly in mature markets where pricing pressure, subdued B2B demand, and the shift towards lower-cost services are weighing on revenues." He added that established carriers faced the challenge of converting rising parcel volumes into profitable growth amid intensifying competition and the expansion of in-house delivery networks. This has meant consolidation gathering pace. Ti tracked 136 mergers, acquisitions and investment transactions between May 2023 and August 2026, including the FedEx-Advent consortium's €7.8bn agreement to take InPost private. Meanwhile, 24 of 34 identified artificial intelligence use cases in express and parcels are already operational. On margins, DHL Express told The Loadstar it maintained a strong focus on yield and cost management, arguing that customers continued to pay for speed, reliability, security, and customs expertise. A spokesperson said: "One area where we have seen a significant increase is in heavier-weight goods, with customers that previously might have favoured a forwarding-air cargo solution choosing DHL Express, based on factors such as the guaranteed uplift and capacity, reduced time for inventory in transit, reliable end-to-end delivery and visibility, and transparent, predictable pricing." According to Ti, the B2C segment accounted for 62.8% of global market value in 2025, forecast to rise to 67.3% by 2030. Global parcel volumes are expected to reach 432.5bn by the end of the decade, with Asia Pacific accounting for 80.3% of global volume in 2025. The report also suggests that although the global market will reach €760.1bn by 2030, the growing divide between volume growth and profitable growth looks set to remain a defining challenge for the sector.