Milestone for electric shipping straight from Australia 
Incat has launched the world’s largest battery-electric ship, 'Hull 096', at its shipyard in Hobart. Built for Buquebus, the 130 m vessel will transport 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate using only battery power. The Energy Storage System, supplied by... more
Challenge launches freighters to Bangalore
Malta-based Challenge Group has launched a weekly freighter service to Bangalore (India), deploying a Boeing 767-300BDSF with a 50-t capacity there. The new route strengthens Challenge’s southern Indian presence and expands its connectivity between India, the Middle East,... more
TGP appoints Ling Ling to lead new Malaysia office
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has launched a new office in Shah Alam (Malaysia), appointing industry veteran Lim Ling Ling as managing director. With over 30 years of experience, including key roles at Megalift Malaysia, Ling Ling brings deep sector knowledge and proven... more
Kalmar completes STS crane repair at JNPA Mumbai
Kalmar has finalised the repair of a ship-to-shore crane (STS) at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT) in Mumbai, operated under the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). The project, booked in Q2/2024, focused on restoring the crane’s structural integrity and was completed... more
Evergreen expands Southeast Asia–India network
Evergreen Marine launched its new Southeast Asia–eastern India (CIX7) service on 20 April 2025, further strengthening connectivity between Vietnam, Thailand and eastern India. Operated in collaboration with Wan Hai Lines, RCL Feeder and Bengal Tiger Line, the CIX7 will deploy... more
Henan Aviation to launch another dual air cargo hub
11 years after building up a dual air cargo hub together with Cargolux, China Henan Aviation Group has signed an MoU with Saudia Cargo to establish a strategic air cargo corridor linking Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The agreement designates Zhengzhou and... more
Strong March, but fears for May
Cathay Cargo recorded a 10.6% year-on-year increase in tonnage in March 2025, supported by strong demand for specialist products and the end-of-quarter rush. However, the airline is preparing for headwinds from looming changes in US import tariffs and the de minimis rule,... more
PIL welcomes its first 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel
Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named "Kota Oasis", the first of four 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships from its new "O" Class series, at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China. The vessel is part of PIL’s long-term strategy to... more
U-Freight seizes market opportunity
The U-Freight Group is preparing to meet surging demand in e-commerce logistics, with the global market expected to grow by 15.5% in 2025, according to the company. CEO Simon Wong cited a recent Transport Intelligence report, noting that despite tariff threats and ‘de... more
Adding capacities in the Visayan Islands
The Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo (Philippines) has welcomed SITC Container Lines’ revamped China-Philippines Express 7 service (CPX7), now offering weekly calls since last month. The maiden call by the ‘SITC Yokohama’ marked the start of regular sailings... more