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
Magaya unveils platform upgrades
Magaya corporation has released a range of new features and product upgrades for its digital freight platform, aimed at enhancing automation, compliance, and visibility across global logistics operations. The updates include improvements to Magaya supply chain, rate management,... more
Turkish Cargo adds four more 777Fs
Turkish Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet with four additional Boeing 777Fs, bringing the total to twelve aircraft by mid-2026. The latest delivery marks the ninth 777F to join the fleet, supporting the carrier’s growth strategy centred on widebody freighters. "This... more
Joint action for maritime future
The Women’s international shipping & trading association (Wista international) and Bimco, representing 64% of global tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on diversity, sustainability, and professional excellence in the maritime... more
DHL tracker shows resilient trade
According to the latest 'DHL global connectedness tracker', released with New York University’s Stern School of Business, world trade continues to grow despite growing US tariffs. The study analyses over 20 million data points and shows that global trade expanded faster in the... more
DHL reveals 2025 e-commerce trends
A new DHL study has identified artificial intelligence, social media commerce and sustainability as key drivers of e-commerce growth in 2025. Surveying 4,050 companies across 19 markets, the 'business edition' report highlights how online retailers are adapting to the market.... more
Spliethoff confirms fatality
Dutch shipping company Spliethoff has confirmed the death of a crew member from the 'Minervagracht', who succumbed to injuries sustained during the houthi attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden (pictured) on 29 September. The company expressed its "deepest... more