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
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... plus
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... plus
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.... plus
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... plus
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... plus
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... plus