ESTA Celebrates 50 Years Advocating for European Heavy Transport
ESTA celebrates 50 years of unifying European heavy transport, standardizing regulations for oversized cargo across borders.
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ESTA celebrates 50 years of unifying European heavy transport, standardizing regulations for oversized cargo across borders.

Habib Turki has been officially appointed as the new Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU)

Airlines are questioning the EU's plan to reward contrail avoidance under the ETS, citing insufficient scientific and verification methods.

RWE is reportedly exploring an agreement with the Trump administration to relinquish its US offshore wind leases.
ClassNK has updated its guidelines for onboard CO2 capture and storage systems to support "OCCS-ready" vessel designs

Salerno Container Terminal is deploying a new digital gate system with CERTUS Automation to boost efficiency and cut truck turnaround times

A new kilometer-based truck toll in the Netherlands, effective July 1st, will raise operational costs for transport companies.

Container shipping lines saw their Q1 2026 EBIT fall significantly to US$1.35 billion, according to Sea-Intelligence data

Transnet Port Terminals has deployed 12 new Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers at its Port Elizabeth container terminal

A new UK rail freight operator, GoExpress, is set to introduce high-speed intermodal services, starting with trials from the Midlands.

X-Press Feeders has commenced a new weekly container service at Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo in Italy's Port of Giammoro

Tideworks' IPRO Intermodal TOS offers comprehensive visibility and control for optimizing terminal operations.
The EU Emissions Trading System for shipping is distorting maritime trade, potentially impacting offshore energy and military logistics.
Hong Kong's Yiulian Dockyard has reopened with a unique capability to repair laden vessels, enhancing its operational flexibility.
Wah Kwong Maritime Transport ordered two LR2 tankers from DSIC, with options for two more, to modernize its fleet.
Container lines are expanding into the premium out-of-gauge cargo market, seeing solid demand despite global disruptions
A rail shipment of military pickup trucks from the Netherlands to Ukraine demonstrates the EU's Military Mobility initiative in action

CMA CGM is introducing new Peak Season Surcharges on various routes from Asia to Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Maldives.
The Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis continues for nearly 100 days, with US-Iran tensions worsening and risks to shipping unchanged

London Gateway is evolving into a premier multimodal hub, utilizing advanced technology to boost port productivity.
Hafnia reports early operational improvements from its Complexio AI deployment, with faster response times in commercial and finance.
OmniAccess's NextGen Fusion 2.0 offers vessels multi-orbit satellite access via a single subscription and shared data.

The Greek merchant fleet increased its vessel count in March 2026, while overall gross tonnage decreased.

NorthStandard reported stronger financial results for the 2025/26 insurance year, expanding services for shipowners facing growing risks.
DEME's joint venture secured a contract for engineering and vessel charter for a Japanese offshore wind farm.
Jumbo orders methanol-ready heavy lift ships, and Sanmar introduces the world's first dual-fuel methanol tug

Crew unfamiliarity with a new bridge control system led to the grounding of the ferry Aratere in Picton

Zinus will deliver an autonomous DC charging tower for installation at Sydney's Barangaroo Wharf, its first Australian contract

Yiulian Dockyard Hong Kong upgraded facilities and workforce, now featuring digital twin pipe fabrication for enhanced ship repair.

Singapore has secured a three-year deal with Princess Cruises to serve as a multi-ship homeport, enhancing regional cruise tourism
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