An den Wurzeln packen 

Stahlkorrosion bedroht Nachhaltigkeitsziele. Verborgene Umweltkosten: Der deutsche Korrosionsschutzspezialist Steelpaint warnt vor den erheblichen CO₂-Emissionen durch Stahlkorrosion. So verursache unzureichender Schutz mehr Emissionen als die gesamte Luftfahrtindustrie. mehr
Hafenstaus verschärfen sich 

Globale Studie der maritimen Datenplattform Beacon. Die maritime Datenplattform Beacon hat die Entwicklung an 88 Häfen auf der Welt untersucht. Hat sich letztes Jahr bei 34 davon die Situation mit zusätzlichen Wartezeiten um bis zu zwei Stunden gegenüber 2023 nur leicht... mehr
Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco 

Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses and consumers on around 80% of imports. Key US... mehr
Freight sector under pressure – VNL 

VNL has published its second-quarter 2025 outlook on freight transport developments. The ‘Austrian Supply Chain Pressure Index’ shows a 30% increase, indicating heightened supply risks. In road freight, new customs regulations and a persistent driver shortage are raising... mehr
Driver shortages worsening 

The IRU’s 2024 global truck driver shortage report shows 3.6 million unfilled positions in 36 countries, similar to 2023 levels. However, structural concerns are rising, particularly the widening age gap. The proportion of drivers under 25 fell by 5.8% year-on-year, while... mehr
Milwaukee welcomes first international vessel 

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged ‘Patagonman’ as the first international vessel of the 2025 season on 30 March. The ship arrived after unloading cargo in Canada (Sault Ste Marie ON), following its transit through the St Lawrence Seaway, which reopened on 22 March.... mehr
CPKC sells Panama railway 

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack have sold the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) to APM Terminals, a part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk conglomerate. PCRC, a 50/50 joint venture since 1998, provides ocean-to-ocean freight and passenger services... mehr
Lineage expanding Pacific network 

Lineage has acquired three warehouse facilities in Washington state from Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS). The assets include the ‘Bellingham Waterfront Warehouse Center’, the ‘Orchard/I-5 Warehouse Center’ and a Burlington dry location, totalling around 24 million cbft and... mehr
Tuñón to strengthen IAPH in Latin America 

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has appointed Guimara Tuñón Guerra as development director for Central and South America. In this new role she’ll drive regional engagement and expand membership in key port communities. Tuñón, who served as IAPH’s... mehr
JAL and Kalitta to cooperate on NRT–ORD 

Starting today, 4 April, Japan Airlines (JAL) began offering cargo space on Kalitta Air-operated flights between Tokyo (NRT) and Chicago (ORD). This marks the first phase of a new collaboration effort between the two partners, with a full codeshare agreement also being... mehr