Launch of extended BAI Spot 
The Baltic Exchange, in partnership with TAC Innovation, has extended the Baltic Air Freight Spot (BAI Spot) to publish FCA-compliant daily benchmarks on routes ex Hong Kong, India and Korea. Using the Baltic’s panellist-assessment methodology, the indices provide independent... more
Polmans joins Swissport cargo
Swissport has appointed Steven Polmans (pictured) as global senior vice president cargo, effective 15 November 2025. Polmans will lead the company’s worldwide air cargo operations, focusing on strategic growth, innovation and commercial performance. "His extensive... more
Reederei Deymann vessel renewal
Concordia Damen has begun a major refit of 'Hirschhorn', a dry cargo vessel operated by Germany’s Reederei Deymann. The project, now underway at the yard in Werkendam, involves the full renewal of the aft ship and aims to underline Damen’s expertise in sustainable fleet renewal... more
Planned KV hub in Dortmund
Duisport, Captrain and Dortmunder Hafen have announced plans to build a new intermodal terminal in Dortmund’s Westfalenhütte logistics park, creating a hub for trailer handling in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region. The partners intend to form a joint venture, with Duisport and... more
mimic robotics secures $16m
Zurich-based startup mimic has secured $16 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Elaia and Speedinvest, with participation from Founderful, 1st kind, 10X Founders, 2100 Ventures and the Sequoia scout fund. The company has now raised over $20 million to scale its... more
IBA strengthens data and intelligence capabilities
IBA, a leading aviation intelligence and advisory company based near London, has appointed Dr Stuart Hatcher as Chief Data Officer, expanding his current role as Chief Economist. With more than 25 years of experience in science, aviation intelligence, and executive... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Snails and mussels cannot bite, but use their rasping tongues to break down food. more
NPorts unveils Sidas system
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) and Marivation have launched 'Sidas' (Smart infrastructure for digitalisation and safety), a digital assistance system that aims to enhance vessel manoeuvring safety at the port of Cuxhaven. Building on the 'SmartKai project', the system creates... more
Net leads zero-emission haul
New energy transport (Net), Windrose and Multiquip have completed Australia’s longest single-charge electric truck delivery, covering 480 km between Picton (80km south of Sydney) and Beresfield in New South Wales as Net reported. The 36 t journey demonstrated... more
15 years of Pcn
Project cargo network (Pcn) marked its 15th anniversary with a three-day celebration at the Park Plaza Victoria in London, attended by over 200 delegates from around the world. The event, held in the city where PCN was founded, combined networking and business discussions.... more