Foca flags rising cargo incidents in Swiss skies 
Switzerland’s federal office of civil aviation (Foca) reported a spike in misloaded and lost external cargo in 2024, with 18 incidents – the highest figure in five years. According to Foca’s annual safety report, unsecured or improperly assembled external loads posed a growing... more
Flying Dutchwoman to succeed Belgian Tiaca chair
Roos Bakker, a Dutch national and currently the business development manager of CTSN, has been elected as the next chair of Tiaca. She’ll assume the role after the Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in November, taking over from Belgian air cargo veteran Steven Polmans, who... more
China’s first automated mooring system goes live
Dubai-based Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has secured a contract to supply its ‘AutoMoor’ automated mooring system to a major Chinese container terminal, marking the first deployment of this rope-free technology in China. Designed to streamline vessel docking, it will... more
DSV pilots autonomous trucks
DSV, together with partners DM-Drogerie Markt, Plus and Iveco, has completed a successful pilot programme testing semi-autonomous trucks between logistics hubs in Krefeld and Hennef (Germany). According to DSV the trial marked Germany’s first public road deployment of an... more
Spotlight on inclusive maritime leadership
For the International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May, Interferry honours board member Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, chair of Thailand’s Chao Phraya Express Boat Co. As a third-generation leader in her family’s maritime company, Supapan has championed diversity, innovation... more
Suspected sabotage targeting freight logistics
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor has confirmed the arrest of three Ukrainian nationals suspected of espionage and attempted sabotage targeting freight logistics. The individuals—Vladyslav T., Daniil B., and Yevhen B.—were arrested in Cologne, Constance, and the Swiss canton of... more
Pan-European road network
One year after cargo-partner joined Nippon Express Holdings, the two companies have launched the 'One Road' initiative to unify their road transport operations across Europe. The strategic integration combines cargo-partner’s strengths in Central and Eastern Europe with Nippon... more
UK partners to launch world’s first zero-emission cargo...
UK-based operator RVL Aviation has signed an agreement with ZeroAvia to operate the first hydrogen-electric cargo flights using ZA600-powered Cessna Grand Caravans. Flights are expected to begin once certification is complete, marking the first commercial deployment of... more
Chittagong, Kingston, Tema head global port delay rankings
Beacon’s April Port Performance Report reveals rising inland congestion across global terminals. Chittagong (pictured) leads the global delay chart, with vessels waiting over four days at anchor and containers dwelling more than nine days - seriously impacting South Asian export... more
Not 'for the birds', but 'against the cocks'
CBP officers in Cincinnati intercepted a package from Mexico on 3 May containing ten pairs of cockspur covers and ten knife sheaths used in illegal cockfighting. The parcel, falsely declared as "20 articles for birds," was headed to Corsica, TX. The shipment... more