Report shows steady hull and cargo markets 
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2025 Stats Report, revealing largely stable conditions in the global marine insurance market for 2024, with total premiums rising 1.5% to USD 39.92 bn. Hull and cargo insurance both showed modest growth –... more
Etihad Cargo partners with LODD Autonomous
Etihad Cargo has entered a strategic partnership with LODD Autonomous to trial the use of the next-generation 'Hili' hybrid VTOL unmanned aircraft in the UAE, marking a significant step towards redefining air freight logistics. The "Hili" drone, capable of carrying up... more
15 years of Pcn
Project cargo network (Pcn) marked its 15th anniversary with a three-day celebration at the Park Plaza Victoria in London, attended by over 200 delegates from around the world. The event, held in the city where PCN was founded, combined networking and business discussions.... more
AED 55m auto hub for Dubai
DP world and Cars24 will build a 220,000 sq ft automotive refurbishment centre at Dubai’s national industries park (NIP) under a AED 55 million ($15 million) investment. The solar-powered facility aims to process more than 100,000 vehicles a year and will be connected to DP... more
ACT renews EcoPorts status
Aqaba container terminal (Act) in Jordan has renewed its certification under the 'EcoPorts port environmental review system' (Pers) for the fourth time. A member of EcoPorts since 2013, Act continues to demonstrate commitment to sustainability and environmental performance... more
Salvage completed after ACT Airlines accident
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has completed the recovery of the ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400F operating flight UAE9788 for Emirates SkyCargo, which veered off the North Runway into the sea on 20 October. The aircraft, arriving from Dubai, carried four crew members, all... more
Shipping moves beyond IMO
Following the IMO’s decision to delay amendments to 'Marpol Annex VI' by one year, NatPower marine has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing decarbonisation without waiting for regulation. The vote, taken at the marine environment protection committee’s extraordinary session in... more
ABS expert warns of ransomware risk
Ransomware continues to top the list of maritime cyber threats, according to Michael DeVolld (pictured), Senior Director of maritime cybersecurity at ABS consulting. Despite digital advances, the fundamental risk remains the same, he warns: "Ransomware continues to pose a... more
Riyadh Air names GSA in the UK and Ireland
FlyUs Aviation Group has been appointed general sales agent (GSA) for Riyadh Air in the UK and Ireland, coinciding with the Saudi carrier’s launch of daily Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow on 26 October. "It’s rare to see a new airline start daily... more
Kuehne+Nagel launches cost programme
Kuehne+Nagel has announced a new cost reduction programme worth over CHF 200 million per year to counter market overcapacity and margin pressure. Despite a challenging environment, the group increased net turnover by 3% to CHF 18.5 billion between January and September 2025,... more