Frank Dreeke inducted, Hohm honoured 
At the Logistics Hall of Fame event in Berlin, Frank Dreeke was inducted for his contributions to modern seaport logistics, with around 180 guests from diverse sectors in attendance. Parliamentary state secretary Christian Hirte praised Dreeke's strategic foresight and focus on... more
SpeedX unveils Chicago superhub 
AD Ports Group's Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML) and Louis Dreyfus Company Pakistan (LDC) have signed a long-term agreement to develop a modern clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi port. This collaboration aims to... more
Integrated charging solutions boost fleet electrification 
The transition to sustainable mobility remains challenging for corporate fleets. While nearly half of new vehicle registrations last year were alternative drive systems, the number of newly registered electric vehicles dropped by 27.4% after subsidies ended. However, demand for... more
Key trends shaping shipping in 2026 
As the maritime industry adapts to global challenges, four key trends are set to influence shipping in 2026, highlighting resilience and innovation. With evolving emissions regulations and rapid technological advancements, the traditional inflexible vessel design approach is... more
The Swedish Club appoints Markus Johansson 
The Swedish Club has announced the appointment of Markus Johansson as its new chief financial officer. With over 20 years of international financial leadership, Markus joins the club from Elseco, where he served as group CFO, leading M&A initiatives and transforming... more
Airfreight demand grows 5% in November 
November saw a +5% year-on-year boost in global airfreight volumes, signalling early Christmas cheer, according to Xeneta. As the industry heads into its busiest season, September and October also showed solid demand growth of +3% and +4% respectively. However, the demand... more
Louisville & Indiana Railroad advances rail 
John Goldman, president of the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC), recently met with US congresswoman Erin Houchin in Jeffersonville to discuss rail enhancements funded by the Federal Railroad Administration's CRISI programme. Houchin's critical support helped LIRC secure... more
Moldova's e-commerce market thrives 
Moldova's e-commerce market has experienced significant growth in 2025, defying global trends of stabilization. While worldwide online retail is expected to slow to mid-single-digit growth by 2026, Moldova reported a 15% year-on-year increase in online sales, reaching EUR 463.9... more
Bimco and Hunit launch pilot 
Bimco and Hunit have initiated a pilot project to modernise the maritime industry through self-performing standard contracts. This initiative aims to reduce risks and manual workloads while addressing challenges from sanctions, safety regulations and increasing transparency... more
CargoAi enhances digital booking 
CargoAi has launched its CargoMART Interline solution, digitalising and automating interline freight bookings between airlines. This milestone coincides with CargoAi's three-year partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, enhancing digital operations and offering faster interline... more

