USA's Ingram Marine Group names inland barges 
The Ingram Barge Co, headquartered in Nashville TN (USA) and a part of the Ingram Marine Group, recently named two inland barges in honour of long-term associates, both of whom are members of the firm's senior leadership team. The MV 'Chuck A. J. Arnold' is named after... more
ODW expands campus near Rickenbacker airport
ODW Logistics, a third-party logistician based in Columbus OH (USA), is expanding its presence near Rickenbacker airport, a cargo hub just outside said city. It is adding a new 864,000 m² distribution centre there, with the site, due to open in June 2026. The move will create... more
Crowley opens Philadelphia–Central America route 
Crowley is launching its first direct ocean route between northeastern USA and Central America. From today, 3 July 2025, LNG-powered Avance class vessels will link the Gloucester Marine Terminal in Philadelphia PA (USA) with Guatemala and Honduras, offering five-day transit... more
Green hub for Amazon in Nagoya
Amazon’s latest fulfilment centre in Nagoya (Japan) uses geothermal technology and vertical solar panels to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency. The facility, Amazon’s largest on-site solar project outside the USA, will harness underground temperatures for... more
New CEOs for SmartSea and Noatum-CSM
SmartSea, a maritime technology firm backed by the air transport IT specialist Sita, has named Kris Vedat as its new CEO, succeeding Julian Panter. Panter will now lead Noatum-CSM, a joint venture between the AD Ports Group and the Columbia Group. Vedat’s aims are to... more
Resilient alternative fuels orderbook – DNV
New orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million GT in the first half of 2025, up by 78% year-on-year, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI). Although the number of vessels ordered fell slightly from 179 to 151, growth in gross tonnage... more
Alberta’s Bowline Logistics appoints CEO
Bowline Logistics, a Canadian transporter that specialises in heavy haul and project cargo solutions in North America, has appointed Delly McEwan as its chief executive officer. McEwan brings over 25 years of experience in transport, project execution and business development... more
Biodiesel powers Cummins future
Cummins has supported biodiesel for nearly two decades, with its X15 diesel engine approved for blends up to B20. The upcoming 2027 X15, compliant with EPA’s latest standards, aims to further enhance biodiesel compatibility. Industry leaders, including Pepsi and ADM, are now... more
Gothenburg signs new energy deal
The Swedish port of Gothenburg has signed long-term agreements with Inter Terminals Sweden, its third-largest energy sector customer. The 25-year deal includes leases for surface areas and underground caverns, along with a dues agreement based on volume and traffic. This... more
UWL and ESL team up on Sun Chief Express
UWL, a US NVOCC, has named Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as the vessel partner for its Sun Chief Express service, shuttling between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Seattle WA (USA). The move creates increased cargo capacities and supports UWL’s aim of offering weekly sailings,... more