‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – the impact 
The new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs imposed by the US administration are set to reshape global trade, according to Keiron Myall (pictured), managing director for the UK and Ireland at the Customs Support Group (CSG). Whilst a 10% tariff applies to UK exports, a 25% tariff on... plus
Clean Earth upgrades fleet
Clean Earth, a division of the Enviri Corporation, has rolled out 132 new class 7 and class 8 straight trucks in the USA and territories. The new fleet features a modular design that aims to extend the life of cargo boxes, supporting sustainability by reducing waste during... plus
Averitt promotes Gantt to RVP for Florida
Averitt, a US supply chain provider with 8,500 associates operating in more than 100 countries, has promoted Stuart Gantt to regional vice-president for its Florida operations. Gantt, who joined Averitt after the integration of Palm Express in 2024, brings over 35 years of... plus
Mark Slade now in Canada – for DP World
DP World has appointed Mark Slade as its new vice-president for freight forwarding in Canada. He’ll be based in Vancouver and will lead the development of the group’s forwarding operations in Canada. Slade brings nearly 30 years of industry experience with him, having held... plus
Rail shippers gathering in Chicago
The North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) will hold its annual meeting from 7-9 May at the Swissôtel in Chicago. Under the theme of ‘A Time for Resilience’ the event will gather leaders from the shipping, regulatory, supplier and carrier sectors to exchange insights... plus
Moins, c’est mieux 
Mini-bateaux à hydrogène. Se pourrait-il que l’exploitation de mini-bateaux autonomes propulsés à l’hydrogène soit rentable? Oui, à partir d’une certaine distance, selon une équipe de recherche de l’université de Münster. plus
OCP and Maersk strengthen collaboration
OCP Group and Maersk have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance their collaboration and develop sustainable, resilient supply chain solutions. The agreement supports OCP’s international expansion, particularly through its business unit entitled specialty products... plus
Agir à la racine du mal
La corrosion menace la durabilité. Steelpaint met en garde contre les émissions massives de CO₂ causées par la corrosion de l’acier, source de coûts invisibles pour l’environnement: Une protection insuffisante génère plus d’émissions que l’ensemble du transport aérien mondial. plus
Embouteillages en hausse
Étude de la plateforme maritime Beacon. La plateforme de données Beacon a analysé l’évolution des délais dans 88 ports mondiaux. En 2023, 34 ports ont connu une légère hausse des temps d’attente (jusqu’à 2 h), mais cinq d’entre eux ont vu ces délais grimper de plus de 10 h. À... plus
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... plus