‘Hands on triggers’ over Gaza a threat to early Red Sea return
There have been “notable increases” in maritime insurance premiums, as ceasefire uncertainty clouds the prospect of…
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Supply Chain
Tariffs on Canada, Mexico would devastate U.S. auto industry: Ford CEO
An article from Dive…
Trucking
Class 8 Vocational Demand Powers Allison Q4 Profit, Revenue
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Rail
Port of Dunkirk to build new combined transport terminal
The Port of Dunkirk is poised to launch construction work on a combined transport terminal, enabling trailers and swap bodies to be loaded onto rail wagons. The facility is scheduled to enter service early next year and its management and operation has been put out to tender. Dunkirk claims to be France’s leading multi-modal port and the project…
Read More...Spain to implement compensation scheme for temporary…
Temporary capacity restrictions are one of the most painful thorns in the spine of the rail freight industry in Europe, where major infrastructure projects are…
Read More...Swedish government approves construction start of major rail…
The Swedish government has given the go-ahead for various major rail projects around the country. Notably, construction works on parts of the Iron Ore Line…
Read More...Kazakh Railways considering a terminal in Georgia’s future…
A visit of Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to Kazakhstan has potentially yielded some positive results for the Middle Corridor, the China – Europe…
Read More...Russia – China rail freight grows by 9% in 2024
Russia’s effort to boost trade with China is still very much ongoing, and that is reflected in rail freight figures. The two countries grew the rail freight…
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TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 will be held in Hong Kong
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the 2025 Executive Summit will be held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025. This global event hosted by Cathay Cargo is expected to draw over 350 senior executives from across…
Cathay Cargo Flies in the Equine Stars of the Hong Kong International Horse Show
Cathay Cargo has flown in around 70 horses that are participating in the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show, which will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo between 14 and 16 February, 2025. The show, which sees top-flight equestrianism and…
EFL Global Doubles Network
SG Holdings, a leading Japanese logistics company, today announced its acquisition of Morrison Express, a global freight forwarding and logistics service provider renowned for its expertise in semiconductor and high-tech logistics. This…
Air Freight Rates Dip Amid Volatile Week
Global air freight rates ended a volatile week a little lower, according to the latest data from TAC Index, the market’s leading price reporting agency. In a week of on-off threats about tariffs on imports to the US – and potential…
Avia Solutions Group Launches Global Services in Manila
Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, led by Gediminas Ziemelis, officially launched its Global Services Philippines centre in Manila, the Philippines.…
Impact of US-China Trade Policy Shift
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 1st imposing a 10% tariff and removing eligibility for use of the de minimis exemption for all Chinese imports to the US. Four days later he temporarily reinstated de minimis…
Flower imports at MIA are in full bloom before Valentine’s Day
Business has been blooming at Miami International Airport in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, with the cargo gateway projecting that more than 1,500 tons of cut flowers will arrive daily between January 1 and the end of…
Skylog Turkiye and ANA launch cargo services
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and ECS Group’s subsidiary, Skylog Turkiye, have signed a GSA contract in the run-up to the airline’s launch of its first direct flights between Japan and Turkey, beginning 12 February 2025. Three Boeing 787-800…
Swissport expands flower logistics capacity ahead of Valentine’s Day peak demand
Swissport International has expanded its ‘Flower Corridor’ infrastructure to key European air cargo destinations. It allows for a fully temperature-controlled, end-to-end process for the transport of fresh flowers from Kenya to Europe,…
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Transport Technology
Converted De Havilland Dash-8 freighter eyes new lease of life
Ethiopian, along with other airlines, could benefit after De Havilland of Canada (DHC) said it was making progress in refining its Dash 8-400 freighter, using large cargo door (F-LCD) conversion kits, ahead of certification this year.
“We…
Flexible vs. Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics
While fixed systems such as conveyor belts and sortation machines have long been the industry standard due to their efficiency, they lack adaptability. They are also costly to modify, and often require significant downtime to…
Airbus heavylift airline demise raises questions over solidity of business plan
The sudden demise of Airbus’s relatively short-lived cargo airline specialising in outsize shipments, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), has raised questions about the solidity of its business plan.
Airbus says AIBT was created, in January…
Lessons must be learned from bitter USEC labour contract dispute
Lessons should be learned from the chaos and animosity that festered throughout the negotiations over a new master contract between US east and Gulf coast port longshoremen and employer association USMX, it was said this week.
A last-minute…
Economic Challenges Slow Mobile Robot Growth, but Outlook Stays Strong
According to the latest research from Interact Analysis, the global mobile robot market is slowing due to economic and political uncertainty. Despite near-term challenges, the long-term outlook remains positive, with shipments…
25 Warehouse Automation Trends to Watch for in 2025
In 2025, warehouses and material handling operations will face new challenges and opportunities driven by rapidly evolving technology, changing consumer expectations, and unpredictable global events. As companies strive to optimize…
Environment
Fifth Circuit Sinks Great Lakes Dredge & Dock’s Jones Act Challenge
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling against Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) in its challenge to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) interpretation of the Jones Act. The ruling maintains CBP’s position that allows foreign-flagged vessels to conduct initial scour protection installation for…
Read More...Baltic States Switch To European Power Grid, Ending Russia…
By Andrius Sytas and Janis Laizans VILNIUS, Feb 9 (Reuters) – The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania completed a switch from Russia’s…
Read More...First LNG Carrier in Five Months Passes through…
Liquid natural gas producers have been avoiding the Red Sea for much of 2024 amid continuous attacks by Houthi militants. This may now be changing as the…
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