Singapore tops index for twelfth year 
Singapore has retained its top position in the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, marking twelve consecutive years at the summit. Scoring 99.50 out of 100, the city-state is recognised for its strategic location and strong maritime... more
Stratos delivers widebody for fleet expansion
Stratos, a global aircraft investment specialist and asset manager headquartered in Monaco, has delivered an Airbus A330-300 to Amazon for conversion to a freighter, supporting the e-commerce giant’s dedicated air cargo growth. he aircraft, formerly operated by Corsair,... more
Intermodal sector set for global growth
According to a recent report by Research and Markets the global intermodal sector is expected to increase significantly, reaching USD 96.4 billion by 2034, up from USD 28.3 billion in 2025, representing an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. Growth drivers include e-commerce,... more
Chris Hines appointed CEO of Repowr
Repowr has named Chris Hines as its new chief executive officer. Hines brings more than 38 years of experience in transportation and technology to the B2B trailer-sharing platform with him. His previous roles include president of GE Capital/TIP, president/COO at Celadon... more
Latam adds Bogotá–LA link for floral exports
After adding a fourth frequency from Quito to Los Angeles earlier this month, Latam Cargo has launched a new weekly freighter route from Bogotá yesterday, 13 July 2025, raising its total capacity on this corridor by 66%. The move supports flower exporters in Colombia and Ecuador... more
Leadership transition at CVI
CVI, a provider of logistics and trade compliance services from NorfolkVA (USA), has announced a change in its executive leadership, with Michael King stepping down as chief financial officer of CVI and Capes, effective 1 July, after 17 years in the role. He played a... more
OrbitMI joins Smart Maritime Council
OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, has joined the Smart Maritime Council to help drive standardisation and collaboration in maritime digitalisation. The US provider aims to support industry-wide interoperability and connected workflows by engaging... more
Seatrade orders reefer newbuilds
Seatrade has ordered two 2,800 teu container vessels from Huanghai Shipyard in Shandong (China), with delivery scheduled from 2027 onwards. Each ship will have around 1,000 reefer plugs and marks the largest vessel ever ordered by the company. The units will complement... more
MyCrane adds live-auction tool
MyCrane has introduced a new live-auction feature on its digital crane rental platform, aiming to reduce costs and speed up procurement. The tool supports multiple formats, including reverse auctions, allowing customers to receive real-time bids from verified suppliers. The... more
One of the first B777-300ER freighter conversions
AviaAM Leasing, a part of the Avia Solutions Group, is nearing completion of a Boeing B777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, in partnership with US-based Mammoth Freighters. The aircraft, to be delivered by year-end, will be one of the world’s first B777-300ERMFs... more