Daikin launches 'Planexia' telematics 
Daikin Reefer has launched 'Planexia', a new telematics brand designed to redefine digital monitoring and control in the reefer container industry. The Japan-based refrigeration specialist, part of Daikin industries, developed Planexia to combine real-time data access with... more
DNV explores nuclear propulsion future
DNV’s latest research paper, "Maritime nuclear propulsion: Technologies, commercial viability, and regulatory challenges for nuclear-powered vessels," concludes that nuclear propulsion could become a viable long-term solution for maritime decarbonization. Although... more
Offshore progress for KLN Project
KLN Logistics group (KLN) reports steady progress on the large-scale 'Wellhead Platform A' (WHPA) development in Libya’s Bahr Essalam offshore field. Acting as consortium leader for Mellitah oil & gas company, the group oversees the EPCI project, valued at over HK$10... more
Judd joins Astral Aviation
The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has appointed Darryl Judd (centre) as executive director and chief strategy & transformation officer (CSTO), based in Dubai (UAE). He will lead the carrier’s shift from mainly charter to a disciplined scheduled-network model... more
UAE logistics growth milestone
Europa Air & Sea, part of the UK’s Europa worldwide group, is marking three years of operations in Dubai with growth and expanded services. Since opening in 2022, the Dubai branch team has grown fivefold and become a hub in Europa’s global Air & Sea network linking the... more
UAB-Online joins forces with DPA
UAB-Online, a digital platform for maritime logistics, has announced a strategic partnership with Digital port agency (Dpa), based in the United Arab Emirates, to accelerate its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The collaboration combines UAB-Online’s... more
Planting an airfreight oasis
Under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz (right), Governor of the Hail Region, Saudia Cargo and the Hail Region Development Authority (HRDA) have signed an MoU to enhance logistics and air cargo services in Hail. His Royal Highness praised the... more
Magaya unveils platform upgrades
Magaya corporation has released a range of new features and product upgrades for its digital freight platform, aimed at enhancing automation, compliance, and visibility across global logistics operations. The updates include improvements to Magaya supply chain, rate management,... more
Turkish Cargo adds four more 777Fs
Turkish Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet with four additional Boeing 777Fs, bringing the total to twelve aircraft by mid-2026. The latest delivery marks the ninth 777F to join the fleet, supporting the carrier’s growth strategy centred on widebody freighters. "This... more
Joint action for maritime future
The Women’s international shipping & trading association (Wista international) and Bimco, representing 64% of global tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on diversity, sustainability, and professional excellence in the maritime... more