IRS hosts seminar on sustainable ship recycling 
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) held a high-level seminar in Bhavnagar to prepare the domestic recycling sector for the entry into force of the Hong Kong Convention this June. Titled "Sustainable Ship Recycling: Charting India’s Course to Global Leadership", the... more
Lalamove launched in the UAE
Lalamove, a Hong Kong-based on-demand delivery platform, has launched operations in Dubai, marking its entry into the UAE as its 14th global market. With full service in Dubai and drop-offs in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, Lalamove connects SMEs with a wide range of vehicles, from cars... 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
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
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
Anemoi and partners launch rotor sail design study
Anemoi Marine Technologies has joined forces with Hafnia, Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), and DNV in a new joint development project to advance rotor sail integration for future vessel designs. The initiative focuses on the safe and efficient implementation of... more
Thai Airways names new GSSA in Scandinavia
Thai Airways has named HWF Scandinavia and Finland, a subsidiary of ECS Group, as its exclusive GSSA in Sweden and Denmark. Starting today, 15 May 2025, the partnership covers daily widebody services from Stockholm and Copenhagen to Bangkok, connecting Nordic markets with... more
CMA CGM optimises Latin America trade
CMA CGM is enhancing its Asia–Mexico–South America service portfolio with major updates to three loops. The M2X service will now include a direct call at Buenaventura and improved access to West Coast Central America via new MAYA loops, connecting Balboa, Corinto, Puerto Caldera... more
DHL expands robotics rollout
DHL Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with robotics company Boston Dynamics to deploy more than 1,000 additional "Stretch" robots across divisions. Stretch, which automates unloading, can handle up to 700 boxes per hour. Following deployments in North... more
Turkish Cargo partners with Atlas Air for B747F service
Turkish Cargo has signed a long-term agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide to expand its global freighter capacity. Starting this month, a Boeing 747-400F operated by Atlas Air will fly on behalf of Turkish Cargo from Istanbul to key destinations across the Middle East, Asia,... more