Emirates adding Narita to freighter network 
One month from today, on 24 May 2025, Emirates SkyCargo will take off with a dedicated weekly freighter service from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to Narita International Airport (NRT), marking the first direct and scheduled cargo link between the airport in Tokyo and the... mehr
Cargo JV in Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia
IAG Cargo, Maskargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have announced plans to form a global joint freight business. Subject to regulatory approval, the partnership will enhance connectivity, offer new routes and streamline services for customers worldwide. The joint network will... mehr
Going electric with zero-emission vessels
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has taken a major step towards sustainable port operations by introducing two fully electric tugboats in Abu Dhabi and the GCC’s first all-electric pilot boat. The ‘Artemis EF-12 Pilot’ features hydrofoiling eFoiler technology, cutting... mehr
Zwei Wege um die Welt 
Santos und Manzanillo. Während Reeder-Riese CMA CGM mit Maersk die Ostküste Südamerikas mit China und Vietnam verbindet, tun sich sieben kleinere Anbieter aus dem Fernen und Nahen Osten zusammen, um die mexikanische Industrie transpazifisch anzuschliessen. mehr
ZIM expands LNG fleet with ten new vessels
ZIM has signed long-term charter agreements for ten 11,500 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships, valued at USD 2.3 billion. Seven vessels will be provided by TMS Group affiliate Containers Ventures Holdings Inc., and three by a company linked to Kenon Holdings. The ships will be... mehr
Ein erster Ausgriff?
Zwei Häfen am Panamakanal an US-Investor. Kaum im Amt, hat US-Präsident Donald Trump angekündigt, den USA die zu Silvester 1999 an Panama zurückgegebene Hoheit über den Panamakanal wieder beschaffen zu wollen. Bestärken dürfte ihn der Eigentümerwechsel zweier Häfen. mehr
Changing port congestion trends
Supporting logistics professionals to manage disruption, such as intensified port congestions in 2024, Beacon, a supply chain visibility platform backed by Maersk, now reveals both improvements and persistent challenges worldwide. In Beacon’s latest ‘Port Congestion &... mehr
Supply chain fraud alert
Insurance provider TT Club has issued a warning to forwarders and logistics providers about supply chain credit fraud. Criminals target operators with the promise of lucrative contracts, often beginning with a small shipment paid on time before rapidly escalating to multiple... mehr
Investing millions in Europe and the Middle East
Dubai-based ground-handler Dnata has announced over USD 110 million in new investments, spotlighting major cargo facility launches at the Iata World Cargo Symposium in Dubai, which started today, 15 April. New centres are set to open this year in the UAE, Iraq and the... mehr
NewCold climbs GCCA ranking
NewCold has risen to third place on the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s (GCCA) list of the top 25 largest refrigerated warehousing and logistics providers. As the company has reported, the ranking reflects NewCold’s focus on automation, sustainability and customer-centric... mehr