Drydocks World to overhaul West African FPSO 
Drydocks World has been awarded the contract to refurbish and extend the life of FPSO Baobab Ivoirien by 15 years. The eight-month project, starting this month, includes 1,000 t of steel renewal, 250,000 m² of tank coating and 11,500 m of new piping. Once completed, the... more
Henan Aviation to launch another dual air cargo hub
11 years after building up a dual air cargo hub together with Cargolux, China Henan Aviation Group has signed an MoU with Saudia Cargo to establish a strategic air cargo corridor linking Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The agreement designates Zhengzhou and... more
Supernova forges new GSA partnerships
Supernova Airlines, a subsidiary of Ukrainian Nova Poshta Group, is strengthening its international footprint. The airline has appointed Alfa Airlines Services as its exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) for all EU member states, and A.D. Aviation for the Israeli market. Alfa... more
Sibuet appointed Acting CEO of Aramex
Aramex announced that Group CEO Othman Al-Jeda has resigned for personal reasons, effective 24 April 2025. Al-Jeda departs after 31 years at the company, during which he played a key role in Aramex’s growth into a global logistics leader. The Board has appointed Nicolas Sibuet... more
Emirates adding Narita to freighter network
One month from today, on 24 May 2025, Emirates SkyCargo will take off with a dedicated weekly freighter service from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to Narita International Airport (NRT), marking the first direct and scheduled cargo link between the airport in Tokyo and the... more
Cargo JV in Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia
IAG Cargo, Maskargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have announced plans to form a global joint freight business. Subject to regulatory approval, the partnership will enhance connectivity, offer new routes and streamline services for customers worldwide. The joint network will... more
Going electric with zero-emission vessels
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has taken a major step towards sustainable port operations by introducing two fully electric tugboats in Abu Dhabi and the GCC’s first all-electric pilot boat. The ‘Artemis EF-12 Pilot’ features hydrofoiling eFoiler technology, cutting... more
Two paths around the world 
Santos and Manzanillo. While CMA CGM and Maersk link South America’s east coast with China and Vietnam, seven smaller carriers from the Far and Middle East have teamed up to provide Mexico’s industry with links across the Pacific. more
ZIM expands LNG fleet with ten new vessels
ZIM has signed long-term charter agreements for ten 11,500 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships, valued at USD 2.3 billion. Seven vessels will be provided by TMS Group affiliate Containers Ventures Holdings Inc., and three by a company linked to Kenon Holdings. The ships will be... more
Is this the opening gambit?
Two Panama Canal ports go to US investor. Just days after he took office US president Donald Trump announced his intention to restore US control over the Panama Canal, which was handed back to Panama in 1999. The change of ownership of two ports may lend weight to that plan. more