Insight
2K Shipping opens in Hamburg as demand stays strong
2K Shipping is opening an office in Hamburg, Germany, as the Turkish multipurpose operator builds on steady demand for its project cargo services. With an active pipeline of energy, infrastructure and industrial investment, the company is looking forward to a “constructive” year ahead.
A profound and positive transformation
The Middle East’s logistics and transportation sector is undergoing a profound and positive transformation, according to Mohamed Ibrahim Elorbany, general manager of Egytrans Arabia. This shift is largely driven by massive government-led spending and ambitious national economic strategies, which are positioning the region as a pivotal global trade hub connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Infrastructure investment fuels project cargo growth in GCC
Investment in civil infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council and the wider Middle East region is surging. Project forwarder Iscotrans expects the sector to be a major driver of activity in 2026 and beyond.
Logisticians fight back on theft
Organised cargo theft groups are adapting to tighter anti-fraud controls, shifting away from complex digital scams towards simpler, high-impact physical theft, according to CargoNet. As criminals target fewer but higher-value shipments, operators are responding with layered tracking, sensor-based monitoring and real-time visibility to close emerging security gaps. Reporting by Gregory DL Morris and Joshua Allen.
HPL One bets on long-term boom
Launched in August 2025 and headquartered in the UAE, HPL One sat down with HLPFI to discuss the Middle East’s evolving project landscape and how the company is positioning itself to fill the gap between global freight giants and local specialists.
Opportunities rise with Africa’s vast scale
The scale and diversity of the African continent poses challenges for project logistics providers – and offers opportunities in renewables, infrastructure, mining and more. Daniel Searle reports.
Big potential, uncertain timing
Decommissioning of upstream oil and gas assets could potentially generate work worth billions of dollars for heavy lift service providers over the next couple of decades. However, timing the market remains a perennial challenge, writes Phil Hastings.
Carrying on the legacy
Anshuman Banka, director at Prism Logistics, sat with HLPFI editor David Kershaw to discuss the company’s growth into a major player in project logistics and heavy transport engineering.
2025: Opportunities and mutually assured disruption
A year defined by geopolitical whiplash reshaped global supply chains – from tariff shocks in Washington to conflict-driven rerouting in the Middle East and ongoing disruption in Europe. Yet amid the turbulence, heavy lift and project logistics found resilience and opportunity.
Red Sea reopening enters wait-and-see phase as carriers weigh risks
A fragile ceasefire and mixed signals from the region have put the Red Sea reopening into a wait-and-see phase. BBC Chartering is taking a measured approach, stressing that safety must be assured before any return, while Drewry warns that a gradual restoration of traffic through Suez could squeeze breakbulk carriers as competition intensifies with container lines.
Plenty of positivity in Polish heavy lift market
From offshore wind and nuclear energy developments to major port expansions and infrastructure investment, Poland offers no shortage of opportunities for project logisticians – and the outlook is undeniably bright. Mike Bryant reports.
Long read: The most difficult and complex market to contract in
A wave of high-profile UK government announcements – from nuclear plants and floating wind farms to airport expansion – paints a picture of progress. Yet, the reality for those tasked with delivering the country’s project cargo is one of delays, spiralling costs and mounting bureaucracy. David Kershaw reports.
