Address root causes 
Steel corrosion threatens sustainability goals. Hidden environmental costs – German corrosion protection specialist Steelpaint warns of the substantial CO₂ emissions caused by steel corrosion. Inadequate protection, it says, results in more emissions than the entire aviation... more
Eva Air expanding with new Airbus widebodies 
Eva Air has finalised an order for six Airbus A350-1000 and three A321neo aircraft, bringing its total backlog to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos. The A350-1000, offering a range of up to 18,000 km and around 20–24 tonnes of bellyhold cargo capacity per flight, will strengthen... more
Nelipak expands in Asia
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging is expanding its direct service to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers a range of custom sterile barrier packaging solutions, including coated roll-stock, lids, sheets, pouches, bags, thermoformed trays and sealing machines.... more
FedEx makes key appointments in Apac region
FedEx has strengthened its Asia Pacific leadership team to drive growth and innovation. Marcus Balzereit (left) has been named Senior Vice President, APAC Sales & Solutions, leading a 2,000-strong team to expand market share and deliver customised solutions. Rumana Rahman... more
Port congestion intensifying
Global study by maritime data platform Beacon. The maritime data platform Beacon has analysed the latest developments in 88 ports worldwide. Whilst 2023 saw 34 of these experience only slight deterioration, with additional waiting times for ships of up to two hours, five hubs... more
Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco
Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses and consumers on around 80% of imports. Key US... more
Freight sector under pressure – VNL
VNL has published its second-quarter 2025 outlook on freight transport developments. The ‘Austrian Supply Chain Pressure Index’ shows a 30% increase, indicating heightened supply risks. In road freight, new customs regulations and a persistent driver shortage are raising... more
Driver shortages worsening
The IRU’s 2024 global truck driver shortage report shows 3.6 million unfilled positions in 36 countries, similar to 2023 levels. However, structural concerns are rising, particularly the widening age gap. The proportion of drivers under 25 fell by 5.8% year-on-year, while... more
Milwaukee welcomes first international vessel
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged ‘Patagonman’ as the first international vessel of the 2025 season on 30 March. The ship arrived after unloading cargo in Canada (Sault Ste Marie ON), following its transit through the St Lawrence Seaway, which reopened on 22 March.... more
JAL and Kalitta to cooperate on NRT–ORD
Starting today, 4 April, Japan Airlines (JAL) began offering cargo space on Kalitta Air-operated flights between Tokyo (NRT) and Chicago (ORD). This marks the first phase of a new collaboration effort between the two partners, with a full codeshare agreement also being... more