Ro-ro JV by Noatum and Erkport 
Noatum Maritime, part of the AD Ports Group, has entered into a partnership with the Turkish firm Erkport to launch ‘United Global Ro-Ro’, a joint venture aimed at expanding vehicle logistics and high and heavy cargo transportation. Noatum holds a 60% stake, while Erkport owns... more
Powering a new logistics solution
Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced a specialised logistics product tailored to the aviation, defence and space sectors and called it ‘Aerospace’. Designed for time-critical shipments, it ensures rapid, secure and supervised transport of essential components, including... more
Repeat win of an ESG award
At the ‘Aviation Achievement Awards 2025’ in Dubai (UAE) Avianca Cargo recorded victory in the ‘ESG & Sustainability Award’ for the second year in a row. The airline was recognised for its commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, operating Latin... more
ThPA testing emissions monitoring project
The port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) has become the first in the EU and the Mediterranean to pilot ‘RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal’ (Mep), under a Helmepa-led Metavasea project. The initiative, supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, aims to enhance emissions... more
DHL and IOM enhance humanitarian logistics
DHL and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a global partnership agreement to strengthen humanitarian logistics and disaster response efforts. This formal framework facilitates coordinated projects in regions including Kenya, Lebanon, Sudan... more
IAPH conference agenda unveiled
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced the agenda of the 2025 World Ports Conference, with registration now open. The event, marking the 70th anniversary of the IAPH, will take place from 7–9 October at the hotel Ōkura Kōbe (Japan). The... more
IWSA explores perception of wind propulsion
The International Windship Association (IWSA) reports that it has launched a survey to assess industry perceptions of wind propulsion technology and low or zero-emission vessels. As wind-powered ships gain traction, the study aims to identify barriers to wider... more
Ship managers call for changes to IMO net-zero framework
InterManager reports that it has submitted a proposal to the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83), urging revisions to the net-zero framework. The association argues that the proposed draught of ‘Marpol Annex VI’ incorrectly assigns responsibility for... more
Emirates SkyCargo – more dynamic and flowing design
Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled the first freighter featuring the airline’s refreshed livery, which was introduced in March 2023. The Boeing B777 freighter A6-EFV, delivered without livery in July 2024, has now emerged from Emirates Engineering’s paint shop with the airline’s... more
Animal transports in good hands
The 2025 conference of the Animal Transportation Association (ATA), hosted by Qatar Airways Cargo in Doha, gathered 146 industry experts to discuss live animal transport, focusing on handling, welfare, compliance and innovation. Key moments of the event included a welcome... more