Toshiyuki Onuma elected ICAO president 
Toshiyuki Onuma from Japan has been elected as the president of the ICAO council for a three-year term commencing on 1 January 2026, succeeding Italy's Salvatore Sciacchitano, who has served since 2020. The ICAO council, comprising 36 members, plays a pivotal role in uniting the... more
bound4blue expands production capabilities
bound4blue has established outsourced production capabilities in China, enhancing its presence in Asia to meet growing demand for its eSAIL® wind propulsion systems. The company has formed strategic partnerships with leading Chinese firms to boost manufacturing, logistics and... more
Singapore tops first container ports ranking
In the inaugural Leading Container Ports of the World (LCP) report, Singapore has been crowned the world's leading container port, followed by Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan. The report, issued by DNV and Menon Economics, evaluates 160 ports using 35 indicators across five... more
Gebrüder Weiss thrives amid China's slowdown
Despite a cooling economy in China, Gebrüder Weiss is experiencing strong revenue growth, largely driven by the expanding e-commerce sector. The company reported revenues of approximately EUR 330 m in 2024, marking a 24% increase from the previous year. By enhancing its... more
Scania strengthens executive board
Scania has announced three key appointments to its executive board to enhance performance and competitiveness amid rapid industry changes. The company will unify its sales and marketing with commercial operations into a new division called Scania Commercial, effective 1 January... more
Steelpaint and BW Epic Kosan enhance ship care
Steelpaint's partnership with BW Epic Kosan underscores the importance of zinc primers in protecting structural steel on vessels. As shipowners seek coatings that reduce docking time and extend maintenance intervals, BW Epic Kosan's continued reliance on Steelpaint's... more
Emirates reports surge in Kiwi exports
Emirates SkyCargo is witnessing increased demand for premium New Zealand exports as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and New Zealand takes effect. This landmark agreement is facilitating access for Kiwi producers to Middle Eastern markets,... more
NorthPort acquires cranes to enhance capacity
NorthPort, operated by International Container Terminal Services, is acquiring two Konecranes Gottwald ESP 5 mobile harbour cranes to bolster its operational capabilities and support growing domestic trade volumes. These cranes, with a 41-t lifting capacity and 46-m outreach,... more
WFS secures freight handling deal
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of SATS, has secured a contract with China Cargo Airlines for freight handling services at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, coinciding with the airline's resumption of all-freight flights. The contract commenced on 20 November 2025, with WFS... more
Airfreight rates soar
In week 46, airfreight rates increased ahead of Black Friday and Thanksgiving, driven by rising demand from Southeast Asia to the US and Europe. Average spot rates from Asia Pacific rose by 4% week-on-week to USD 4.11 per kg, while tonnages from this manufacturing hub also saw a... more