
Asia Pacific to Europe Airfreight Rates Increase Despite E-commerce Volume Pressure
Airfreight spot rates from Asia Pacific to Europe rose by 1% last week, even as e-commerce volumes faced pressure.
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Airfreight spot rates from Asia Pacific to Europe rose by 1% last week, even as e-commerce volumes faced pressure.

Matthijs Meinders and Wilko Pierik have completed the acquisition of Sintrex Transport Service, becoming the new owners.

TGP managed the complex airfreight of a 24-tonne wellhead and drilling components from Batam to Baku for an offshore energy project

FS Logistix is expanding its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in rail freight operations after successful trials

Saudi Aramco has resumed crude oil loadings and sales from a terminal inside the Strait of Hormuz, with more tankers expected.
CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU vessel completed the world's largest green methanol bunkering at Shanghai Port
Singapore's Hong Lam Marine has launched 'Priority,' the first of four new bunker vessels, at a Chinese shipyard

Hamburg Port is pursuing closer Baltic Sea collaboration to expand heavy cargo and wind turbine transport via the Elbe Lübeck Canal.

Oil supertanker earnings for Persian Gulf to Asia routes are nearing a two-month high, driven by strong demand and security concerns.
Marine insurer NorthStandard has joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative, prioritizing seafarer wellbeing through its Human Risk &…
ISO has published a new standard, ISO 22120:2026, for methanol bunkering transfer systems and equipment

Maritime decarbonization efforts are boosting battery demand, driving investment in critical mineral supply chains

Eco Wave Power's Jaffa pilot showed increased electricity and peak power output during stronger waves

A new planning framework introduces a dedicated policy for freight and logistics, aiming to streamline sector guidelines.
Chancay Port saw container volumes surge over 70% in H1 due to expanded routes and transpacific links
FuelEU Maritime regulations have boosted demand for marine biofuels, creating sustained price premiums in key bunkering hubs.

MacGregor will provide cargo handling systems for six new CMA CGM LNG-powered containerships built in India
ClassNK updated its alternative fuels guidelines, incorporating IMO's interim hydrogen safety standards and a leak frequency table

Iskra Shipyard secured a €2.24 million contract to build a 15-meter high-speed firefighting vessel for Zadar County

Kongsberg Maritime will provide advanced deck machinery for a new FPSO vessel in an Asian offshore development.
Container lines face scrutiny over opaque surcharges linked to Panama Canal draft restrictions, impacting shipping costs.

Dutch authorities warn logistics firms and truckers about the invasive Japanese beetle potentially entering the country via cargo.

Ruitenbeek Transport has expanded its fleet with a new Scania 660S V8 truck featuring a 95 ton-meter crane for heavy lifting.

Maersk appoints Bruno Plantaz as Global Head of Solutions, bringing freight forwarding and contract logistics expertise.

Contargo will increase infrastructure surcharges on rail shipments starting August 19 due to significant rail corridor restrictions
Iraq's oil exports to Asia will continue to rely on the Strait of Hormuz due to significant logistical challenges with alternative routes

Minor freight delays in the automotive industry can halt production lines due to just-in-time manufacturing.

Four ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes are en route to DP World's London Gateway and Southampton terminals in the UK

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine room damage and crew injuries.

Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Monday, remaining in single digits.
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