Report shows steady hull and cargo markets 
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2025 Stats Report, revealing largely stable conditions in the global marine insurance market for 2024, with total premiums rising 1.5% to USD 39.92 bn. Hull and cargo insurance both showed modest growth –... 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
Royal Air Maroc Cargo marks 35 years in Brussels
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has celebrated 35 years of uninterrupted service at Brussels Airport, a key gateway in its European network linking Morocco, Africa and Europe. Since its first flight to Brussels in 1990, the airline has steadily expanded operations, now running three... more
Interferry names new board members
Interferry announces that it has strengthened its worldwide representation with the appointment of six new board directors and a new chairman. At its AGM in Sorrento on 6 October, the global ferry association named FRS CEO Götz Becker as chairman and welcomed six new directors... more
transport logistic and ITJ expand cooperation
Messe München—with its exhibitions transport logistic, air cargo and project cargo—and Logismedia Group AG, publisher of the ITJ International Transport Journal, are both active on four continents and reach every segment of logistics, supply chain, and transport. During the BVL... more
Shipping moves beyond IMO
Following the IMO’s decision to delay amendments to 'Marpol Annex VI' by one year, NatPower marine has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing decarbonisation without waiting for regulation. The vote, taken at the marine environment protection committee’s extraordinary session in... more
Chiquita invests in cold chain
Carrier Transicold has secured a 1,000-unit order from great white fleet, the ocean transport arm of Chiquita group, for its 'OptimaLine' container refrigeration system featuring controlled atmosphere (CA) technology. According to Carrier Transicold the CA system called... more
Logistics – a gateway to Africa’s youth employment
As half of all new entrants to the global labour market by 2030 will come from Africa, logistics is emerging as one of the continent’s most promising job sectors. From handling and rail operations to data analytics and green mobility, logistics offers both traditional and... more
ABS expert warns of ransomware risk
Ransomware continues to top the list of maritime cyber threats, according to Michael DeVolld (pictured), Senior Director of maritime cybersecurity at ABS consulting. Despite digital advances, the fundamental risk remains the same, he warns: "Ransomware continues to pose a... more
Kuehne+Nagel launches cost programme
Kuehne+Nagel has announced a new cost reduction programme worth over CHF 200 million per year to counter market overcapacity and margin pressure. Despite a challenging environment, the group increased net turnover by 3% to CHF 18.5 billion between January and September 2025,... more