CSA opens office in London 
The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has opened a London representative office. The ceremony was attended by UK-based Chinese officials and senior industry figures including Cosco Shipping's Zhang Yong and ICS’s Guy Platten. The office aims to act as a communication... more
WCA World e-commerce network
WCA World has recently unveiled 'WCA eCommerce Solutions', a new global network uniting its e-commerce and world parcel alliance communities. The platform was revealed at the WCA World regional conference in Miami and connects first, middle and final-mile logistics providers... more
Fast Lines launches Damen CF 3850 freighters
Fast Lines Belgium has launched two of three ordered Damen 'Combi Freighter 3850' vessels at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China. These are the first newbuilds to enter the family-owned shortsea logistics provider’s fleet. The fuel-efficient ships include upgrades such as... more
Global logistics real estate shifts
Cushman & Wakefield’s new report, Waypoint 2025, reveals a global shift in industrial real estate as supply chains evolve. The global share of tenant-favourable markets is set to fall from 52% to 28% by 2028, while landlord-favourable ones rise from 24% to 35%. In the... more
Pil names its next dual-fuel vessel in Singapore
Pacific International Lines (Pil) has celebrated the naming of its 8,200 teu LNG dual-fuel vessel 'Kota Ocean' at Singapore’s PSA Terminal. The event, held during Singapore’s SG60 celebrations, highlights Pil’s commitment to greener shipping. Named by Temasek Trust chair Ho... more
Europa CEO urges trade openness
Andrew Baxter (pictured), the CEO of Europa Worldwide, has called on UK businesses to take a global view on trade, following new agreements with the USA, the EU and India. Baxter highlighted Europa’s investment in offices in Delhi and its post-Brexit solution 'Europa Flow',... more
Mol Plus launches marine desk
Mol Plus has launched the 'Mol Plus Marine Desk', to deepen collaboration between maritime start-ups and the Mol Group. The desk, led by Satoshi Yamane (on the left), who is a member of Mol’s maritime safety division, supports knowledge-sharing, match-making and... more
Airfreight tonnages rebound in May
After a sharp decline in April, global air cargo volumes rose by 4% month-on-month in May, according to World ACD. The recovery was driven by a trans-Pacific rebound, following the partial rollback of new US tariffs on low-value imports from China. Year-on-year, May volumes... more
Ageing fleet means more incidents, DNV warns
DNV’s new report shows maritime casualty incidents surged by 42% from 2018 to 2024, while the global fleet grew by only 10%. The increase is linked mainly to ageing ships and machinery damage, with vessels over 25 years old involved in 41% of all incidents. Machinery failure... more
ONE signs Hamburg shore power deal in Munich
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have signed an agreement to use shore power in Hamburg’s container terminals. The contract was concluded during the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. ONE will be the first carrier to use shore power at... more