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The deadline for the 2026 Air Cargo News Awards has been extended, with submissions closing on June 12.
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The deadline for the 2026 Air Cargo News Awards has been extended, with submissions closing on June 12.

Rotterdam Port successfully demonstrated an autonomous inland container ship navigating independently between terminals in busy traffic.
Sanctioned Russian oil tankers are increasingly avoiding the English Channel, seeking alternative routes to evade scrutiny.
Stricter emissions regulations are expected to drive increased adoption of wind-assisted propulsion technologies by shipowners.
Hapag-Lloyd's CEO states that normalizing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will take at least three months post-reopening
Five eBL providers have adopted the DCSA Standard Annex v.2 with IGP&I approval, enabling global eBL exchange
Shipowners are increasingly seeking flexible and efficient vessel solutions for decarbonization, Wärtsilä reports
The IMO Secretary-General condemned the attack on the MT Settebello tanker off Oman, with three crew members missing
DNV highlights the critical need for clear regulations and viable solutions to accelerate the shipping industry's decarbonization efforts
US farmers have nearly completed corn and soybean planting, exceeding both last year's rates and the five-year averages
The Bahamas Maritime Authority underscores Greece's importance in its strategy for fleet quality and attracting new maritime talent.
Crude oil markets experienced significant volatility in 2026, setting a new intraday trading record in March.
European natural gas prices surged to a three-week high of €50.3 per MWh due to escalating US-Iran conflict.
Asian stocks rebounded on Thursday, supported by a recovery in technology shares and hopes for reduced US-Iran tensions.
Multipurpose shipping rates experienced a slight dip in June 2026, according to Toepfer Transport's latest index.

Mechielsen, a Dutch transport company, has added three new Scania trucks to its fleet, enhancing operational flexibility and driver comfort.

Sanders|Fritom and Albert van den Berg of Westerman Multimodal Logistics received top honors for training in 2026

US Senate Democrats are pressing the USTR for clarity on suspended Chinese vessel port fees, potentially reshaping maritime trade policy.
Sea Cargo Charter members maintained stable climate performance in 2025 despite geopolitical disruptions and regulatory uncertainty

St. Louis Regional Freightway reveals a $9.2 billion plan for 29 freight infrastructure projects, including port and airport upgrades.
Eric Gerbi has been appointed Executive Vice President of Geodis' global freight forwarding unit and joined the executive board
BIMCO's new Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties provides a clear framework for the safe use of low-carbon fuels
Sea Cargo Charter signatories are 11.6% behind IMO climate goals, with sustained progress needing global regulation
Royal Caribbean has received its third LNG dual-fuel cruise ship, the Legend of the Seas, built at Meyer Turku shipyard

KEZAD Group is investing AED 112 million to create a new 25,260 square meter SME hub in Abu Dhabi.

European Logistics Month is scheduled to launch in June 2027, promoting the significance of the logistics sector.

Brussels Airport saw a 12% increase in total cargo volume in May, reaching almost 76,000 tons, mainly from flown air freight.

Three Indian seafarers died after a U.S. military strike targeted a tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
China's passenger car exports, especially EVs, soared 73% in May, boosting car carrier charter rates and container demand

The global rail freight market is expected to have 1.4 million tracking devices on rolling stock by 2030.
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