New CEOs for SmartSea and Noatum-CSM 
SmartSea, a maritime technology firm backed by the air transport IT specialist Sita, has named Kris Vedat as its new CEO, succeeding Julian Panter. Panter will now lead Noatum-CSM, a joint venture between the AD Ports Group and the Columbia Group. Vedat’s aims are to... more
Resilient alternative fuels orderbook – DNV
New orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million GT in the first half of 2025, up by 78% year-on-year, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI). Although the number of vessels ordered fell slightly from 179 to 151, growth in gross tonnage... more
Alberta’s Bowline Logistics appoints CEO
Bowline Logistics, a Canadian transporter that specialises in heavy haul and project cargo solutions in North America, has appointed Delly McEwan as its chief executive officer. McEwan brings over 25 years of experience in transport, project execution and business development... more
Biodiesel powers Cummins future
Cummins has supported biodiesel for nearly two decades, with its X15 diesel engine approved for blends up to B20. The upcoming 2027 X15, compliant with EPA’s latest standards, aims to further enhance biodiesel compatibility. Industry leaders, including Pepsi and ADM, are now... more
Gothenburg signs new energy deal
The Swedish port of Gothenburg has signed long-term agreements with Inter Terminals Sweden, its third-largest energy sector customer. The 25-year deal includes leases for surface areas and underground caverns, along with a dues agreement based on volume and traffic. This... more
UWL and ESL team up on Sun Chief Express
UWL, a US NVOCC, has named Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as the vessel partner for its Sun Chief Express service, shuttling between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Seattle WA (USA). The move creates increased cargo capacities and supports UWL’s aim of offering weekly sailings,... more
ATC acts as Delta Cargo's GSSA for Germany from today
Delta Cargo has named ATC Aviation Services AG as its new general sales and services agent (GSSA) for Germany, effective 1 July 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen Delta’s footprint in the German airfreight market by leveraging ATC’s local expertise and strong customer... more
Tote reshuffle in Alaska and Florida
The Tote Group, a US transport and logistics services provider, has reshaped its executive leadership team, with Alex Hofeling (pictured on the left), president of Tote Maritime Alaska, named as the new chief commercial officer. He’ll relocate to the group’s headquarters in... more
CBP seizes USD 25 million in fake jewellery in just two...
In two overnight operations on 19 and 20 June, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville intercepted five shipments containing 2,193 counterfeit jewellery items. The seized goods included bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings falsely bearing Cartier and... more
Cosco Shipping lands a Chinese triple whammy
Cosco Shipping has delivered China’s first 16,000 teu methanol dual-fuel containership, the ‘Cosco Shipping Yangpu’. Built by Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou, it is the first vessel of its kind ordered by a Chinese shipowner, built by a Chinese yard and powered by a... more