DP World in 30-year Tartus redevelopment deal 
DP World has signed a 30-year concession with Syria’s general authority for land and sea ports for the modernisation of the port of Tartus. The USD 800 million project aims to restore Tartus as a regional trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East and North... plus
Singapore tops index for twelfth year
Singapore has retained its top position in the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, marking twelve consecutive years at the summit. Scoring 99.50 out of 100, the city-state is recognised for its strategic location and strong maritime... plus
Stratos delivers widebody for fleet expansion
Stratos, a global aircraft investment specialist and asset manager headquartered in Monaco, has delivered an Airbus A330-300 to Amazon for conversion to a freighter, supporting the e-commerce giant’s dedicated air cargo growth. he aircraft, formerly operated by Corsair,... plus
Intermodal sector set for global growth
According to a recent report by Research and Markets the global intermodal sector is expected to increase significantly, reaching USD 96.4 billion by 2034, up from USD 28.3 billion in 2025, representing an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. Growth drivers include e-commerce,... plus
Turning circle to be expanded in Hamburg
To future-proof the port of Hamburg’s container operations, the turning circle leading to the Waltershof port is being widened from 480 m to 600 m. This will ease access for today’s and tomorrow’s containerships and enhance safety and efficiency along the Elbe. Around... plus
Germany's BPEX warns against flat-rate EU parcel fee
As the EU discusses a flat-rate parcel fee for shipments from non-EU countries, Marten Bosselmann, chair of Germany’s parcel and express association BPEX, has voiced concerns. He welcomed efforts to strengthen customs controls and ensure fair competition, but warned... plus
20 ha PV for Kelheim terminal
BLG Logistics has launched the construction of a photovoltaic plant at its vehicle terminal in Kelheim. Together with project developer Solea, the company will install 53,000 solar modules on 20 ha of parking area, aiming to generate over 23 MW of renewable power. The site... plus
Le peloton de tête
Camion Transport assure la logistique de courses cyclistes. Le mouvement et la responsabilité s’accordent à merveille, comme le montre l’entreprise familiale dans son année de jubilée, avec des partenariats prolongés, une logistique durable et une forte présence en Suisse... plus
CSG opens digital customs hub in Warsaw
The Customs Support Group (CSG) has launched its European ‘TechHub’ in Warsaw (Poland), aiming to further digitalise customs processes and boost automation in its 14-market network. The hub, located in the Koneser Centre, will develop and support AI-powered solutions... plus
Seatrade orders reefer newbuilds
Seatrade has ordered two 2,800 teu container vessels from Huanghai Shipyard in Shandong (China), with delivery scheduled from 2027 onwards. Each ship will have around 1,000 reefer plugs and marks the largest vessel ever ordered by the company. The units will complement... plus