Daily International Freight News Brief: Trans-Pacific Service Changes, Port Dredging, Intermodal Growth and Air Cargo Capacity

Container News reported on June 28 that Loconi Intermodal started building a new terminal in Zbąszynek, Poland, to expand its Central and Eastern European network. For cargo distributed through northern European ports, Baltic gateways or inland Central European destinations, the project could eventually add more rail handoff and inland consolidation options. Customers should track launch timing, train frequency, free-time rules, final-mile truck coverage and how the terminal connects with existing port gateways rather than treating it only as long-term infrastructure news.

Container News reported on June 28 that the Port of Long Beach recognised Bali Express Services' work to establish a green truck corridor between Long Beach and Mexico, using a mix of CNG and electric trucks along an approximately 125-mile route. For U.S. West Coast imports, nearshoring and U.S.-Mexico supply chains, port-to-border low-emission trucking can increasingly affect transport compliance, carbon reporting and fleet availability. Cargo imported through the U.S. West Coast and then moved to Mexico should compare standard drayage, low-emission trucking and rail-truck combinations.

Container News reported on June 28 that Swire Shipping will implement a General Rate Increase for shipments from New Zealand to several Pacific Island destinations, applying to cargo with a bill of lading date on or after July 15, 2026. Pacific Islands lanes often have limited port options and lower sailing density, so GRI changes can be especially visible in landed costs for food, building materials, retail replenishment and project cargo. Related export bookings should confirm bill of lading date, equipment type, destination surcharges and whether loading can be completed before the effective date.

Container News reported on June 27 that Regional Container Lines joined the Far East-Red Sea RCS/RCX service operated by Global Feeder Shipping and T.S. Lines. Although published one day before the primary collection window, the service update remains relevant while Red Sea routing and regional transshipment networks are still under close review. Cargo moving from South China or Southeast Asia to Red Sea-adjacent markets should check port rotation, transshipment nodes, insurance and regional security surcharges instead of pricing from an older Middle East routing template.

Container News reported on June 28 that NFI became the first company to earn TAPA freight broker security certification. For high-value goods, electronics, healthcare cargo and automotive components, security standards for brokers, carrier selection, cargo tracking and incident response are becoming part of procurement evaluation. Cross-border logistics quotes should define carrier admission, trailer seals, parking locations, tracking frequency and escalation contacts in addition to price and transit time.

Air Cargo News reported on June 26 that FedEx had returned four MD-11 freighters to operations and expected all MD-11Fs to be back in service by the fourth quarter. The item predates the primary collection window, but it remains useful context for express and mainline airfreight capacity ahead of peak season. For cross-border e-commerce, healthcare, spare parts and high-value cargo, widebody freighter recovery can improve trunk-route resilience, while actual capacity will still depend on screening, hub congestion, fuel and regional airspace limits.