De Beers Group’s Upstream Technology business has launched a next generation subsea crawler, more than two decades after developing its first underwater mining system for diamond recovery. The new crawler, designed for Debmarine Namibia’s flagship vessel Benguela Gem, marks a significant advancement in marine diamond recovery technology. Rudi Agostinho, NextContinue 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
Asgo, based in Nazareth, USA, has unveiled an upgraded version of its Grip-Trac Rubber Tru-Trainer conveyor belt tracking idlers, designed to boost efficiency, safety, and productivity in bulk material handling operations. The improved idlers combine Asgo’s Tru-Trainer technology with an advanced moulded rubber design. Key features include a unique arrowheadContinue 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
The East African Community (EAC) is often hailed as a model trading bloc in sub-Saharan Africa, with a constitution that inspired the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Yet, despite its promise, logistics across the region still face persistent bottlenecks that slow trade, inflate costs, and hobble efficiency. According toContinue Reading
FedEx has strengthened its presence in Asia with the launch of a new weekly flight linking Incheon (South Korea), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Guangzhou (China) — a strategic move aimed at meeting surging demand across the Asia Pacific air cargo market. The new service, operating every Monday, connects Incheon International AirportContinue Reading
