In advance of the IMO Day of the Seafarer’s focus on ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, Sailors’ Society is launching a maritime first – a State of the Industry Snapshot focused on bullying and harassment at sea. The Snapshot is packed with previously unpublished statistics, including those gathered from the maritime charity’sContinue Reading
Cyclists are being encouraged to take on ‘Miles for Mariners’ to help raise vital funds for the global maritime charity Sailors’ Society. The one-day fundraiser – ‘Miles for Mariners: one day, one island, one ride’ – on September 27, offers cyclists the opportunity to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight withContinue Reading
When transporting highly specialized cargo, even the smallest delay can jeopardize an entire project. This reality shaped the challenge faced by deugro, which was tasked with delivering 15,500 tons of subsea cable from ports in Japan and Norway to a cable-laying vessel in Abu Dhabi. Working on behalf of SamsungContinue Reading
ECS Group’s subsidiary, AVS GSA Services, has been appointed as the new General Sales Agent (GSA) for DHL Aviation in Malaysia, managing the airline’s scheduled freighter operations from the country. From Kuala Lumpur, DHL Aviation operates flights to Singapore and Hong Kong, while Penang handles services to Hong Kong, withContinue Reading
As U.S. construction booms and highways deteriorate, project cargo specialists are reconsidering reliance on trucks for heavy and oversized shipments. Advances in AI, major rail mergers, and growing interest in sustainable transport suggest that freight railroads may be poised to capture a larger share of the oversized cargo market. Today,Continue Reading
As global trade tensions, tariffs, and protectionist policies reshape supply chains, companies are rethinking where and how they source. Once a secondary option in the China+1 strategy, Vietnam is now emerging as a frontline manufacturing and logistics hub in Southeast Asia. “Over the past decade, Vietnam has evolved into aContinue Reading
Haikou-based Central Airlines has strengthened its cargo capabilities with the addition of a Boeing 777 freighter, expanding its fleet to 11 aircraft, including six 777Fs and several converted 737 freighters. The newly leased 777F, delivered earlier this month, will support Central Airlines’ European hub operations, enhancing the airline’s long-haul cargoContinue Reading
Stena Line has once again been named Best Ferry Company at the 33rd Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards, marking the company’s 32nd win and reinforcing its reputation for reliability and operational excellence—qualities that resonate with cargo and bulk transport operators worldwide. The award recognizes Stena Line’s commitment to efficientContinue Reading
The Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road is a landmark infrastructure project connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, designed to enhance regional trade, transportation efficiency, and economic development. The project involves the construction of 184 kilometers of modern highway—split evenly between Zambia (92 km) and the DRC (92 km)—a 362-meterContinue Reading
Global trade is in the midst of one of its most dramatic transformations in decades. Emerging economies from Asia to Africa are taking centre stage as manufacturers and multinationals diversify away from China, spurred by tariffs, protectionist policies, and the quest for supply chain resilience. A recent industry study highlightsContinue Reading
