Airbus prepares for surge in freighter demand 
Just ahead of the Paris Air Show 2025, which runs from today, 16 June, until 22 June, Airbus released its latest 'Global Market Forecast', projecting a 60% increase in air cargo traffic by 2044. This growth will drive demand for 970 new freighters over the next two decades,... more
Pil appoints new agent in Uruguay
Pacific International Lines (Pil) has appointed Pil Uruguay as its general agency in Uruguay, effective today, 16 June 2025. The move strengthens the Latin American presence of the shipping line, based in Singapore, and aims to bring services closer to regional customers. The... more
Turkish motorway project wins award
The Nakkaş–Başakşehir motorway in Turkey, backed by the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), has won Txf’s ‘Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2024’. The EUR 1.044 billion project involves developing a 35 km greenfield section of... more
Nippon Paint joins RightShip decarbonisation drive
Nippon Paint Marine has joined RightShip’s 'Zero Harm Innovation Partners' programme to promote ESG transparency and accelerate maritime decarbonisation. The agreement includes data sharing and validation for Nippon Paint’s low-friction hull coatings 'Aquaterras', 'Fastar'... more
CSA opens office in London
The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has opened a London representative office. The ceremony was attended by UK-based Chinese officials and senior industry figures including Cosco Shipping's Zhang Yong and ICS’s Guy Platten. The office aims to act as a communication... more
WCA World e-commerce network
WCA World has recently unveiled 'WCA eCommerce Solutions', a new global network uniting its e-commerce and world parcel alliance communities. The platform was revealed at the WCA World regional conference in Miami and connects first, middle and final-mile logistics providers... more
Fast Lines launches Damen CF 3850 freighters
Fast Lines Belgium has launched two of three ordered Damen 'Combi Freighter 3850' vessels at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China. These are the first newbuilds to enter the family-owned shortsea logistics provider’s fleet. The fuel-efficient ships include upgrades such as... more
Global logistics real estate shifts
Cushman & Wakefield’s new report, Waypoint 2025, reveals a global shift in industrial real estate as supply chains evolve. The global share of tenant-favourable markets is set to fall from 52% to 28% by 2028, while landlord-favourable ones rise from 24% to 35%. In the... more
Pil names its next dual-fuel vessel in Singapore
Pacific International Lines (Pil) has celebrated the naming of its 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel 'Kota Ocean' at Singapore’s PSA Terminal. The event, held during Singapore’s SG60 celebrations, highlights Pil’s commitment to greener shipping. Named by Temasek Trust chair Ho... more
Europa CEO urges trade openness
Andrew Baxter (pictured), the CEO of Europa Worldwide, has called on UK businesses to take a global view on trade, following new agreements with the USA, the EU and India. Baxter highlighted Europa’s investment in offices in Delhi and its post-Brexit solution 'Europa Flow',... more