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
Daikin launches 'Planexia' telematics
Daikin Reefer has launched 'Planexia', a new telematics brand designed to redefine digital monitoring and control in the reefer container industry. The Japan-based refrigeration specialist, part of Daikin industries, developed Planexia to combine real-time data access with... more
DNV explores nuclear propulsion future
DNV’s latest research paper, "Maritime nuclear propulsion: Technologies, commercial viability, and regulatory challenges for nuclear-powered vessels," concludes that nuclear propulsion could become a viable long-term solution for maritime decarbonization. Although... more
Offshore progress for KLN Project
KLN Logistics group (KLN) reports steady progress on the large-scale 'Wellhead Platform A' (WHPA) development in Libya’s Bahr Essalam offshore field. Acting as consortium leader for Mellitah oil & gas company, the group oversees the EPCI project, valued at over HK$10... more
Judd joins Astral Aviation
The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has appointed Darryl Judd (centre) as executive director and chief strategy & transformation officer (CSTO), based in Dubai (UAE). He will lead the carrier’s shift from mainly charter to a disciplined scheduled-network model... more
UAE logistics growth milestone
Europa Air & Sea, part of the UK’s Europa worldwide group, is marking three years of operations in Dubai with growth and expanded services. Since opening in 2022, the Dubai branch team has grown fivefold and become a hub in Europa’s global Air & Sea network linking the... more
UAB-Online joins forces with DPA
UAB-Online, a digital platform for maritime logistics, has announced a strategic partnership with Digital port agency (Dpa), based in the United Arab Emirates, to accelerate its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The collaboration combines UAB-Online’s... more
Planting an airfreight oasis
Under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz (right), Governor of the Hail Region, Saudia Cargo and the Hail Region Development Authority (HRDA) have signed an MoU to enhance logistics and air cargo services in Hail. His Royal Highness praised the... more