DB Cargo UK opens green terminal 
DB Cargo UK has reported that it has opened “Britain’s first climate-friendly railfreight terminal” in Cricklewood, North London. The site supports the sustainable transport of construction materials and waste, helping to reduce road congestion and lower emissions, as... more
Singapore’s SeaLead expanding into Spain
SeaLead has strengthened its European footprint by opening a new office in Barcelona (Spain). The move supports its strategy to boost connectivity in Europe and the Mediterranean. Albert Oñate (on the right), with over 40 years in the shipping industry, has been appointed... more
Zeebrugge achieves new draught record
The Belgian port of Zeebrugge reached a new milestone this week with the arrival of the ‘MSC Mina’, setting a record draught of 16.4 m. On 8 April the 400 m vessel (23,656 teu) docked at CSP Zeebrugge as part of MSC’s new Lion service, linking the Far East with Zeebrugge and... more
Yang Ming orders methanol-ready containerships
The Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced the purchase of three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, built by Imabari Shipbuilding. Delivery is expected in 2028 or 2029. The move marks the first phase of Yang Ming’s... more
A second Il-96-400T for Sky Gates Airlines
The Russian full-freighter operator Sky Gates Airlines has expanded its fleet with another Il-96-400T wide-body aircraft. The new unit, with the registration RA-96101, was manufactured by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a part of the Russian state-owned defence... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
A human spine normally has 33 vertebrae, but some people have only 32, whilst others have 34 or even 35 vertebrae. more
‘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... more
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... more
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... more
German supply chain strategies evolving
Yesterday, 9 April, saw logistics experts discuss the resilience of supply chains in an online press conference in preparation for Germany’s ‘Tag der Logistik’ (logistics day) today, 10 April. The IFO Institute’s Dr Klaus Wohlrabe presented new survey findings, showing increased... more