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TOC Europe 2026 highlighted a major industry shift towards battery-electric systems for cargo handling equipment
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TOC Europe 2026 highlighted a major industry shift towards battery-electric systems for cargo handling equipment

Ten Japan-linked vessels have departed the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded for months due to regional tensions.
OOCL's first methanol dual-fuel containership, OOCL Wisdom, completed its initial green methanol bunkering at Qingdao Port.
Bunker Oil AS has secured a new four-year contract to supply marine fuel to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.

Heavy Haul Rail calls for aggregating smaller shippers and targeted infrastructure investment to boost UK rail freight.
A study highlights regulatory gaps in ship recycling rules, posing compliance challenges for specialized vessel owners.

Potential US Customs capacity reductions at major US airport gateways could impact air cargo stability and shipment clearance times

Middle East conflict disruptions have highlighted the urgent need for greater resilience in the high-growth airfreight sector

Poland's air cargo industry shows strong confidence in its future, driven by e-commerce and infrastructure investments

Rhenus Group is targeting a spot among the top 10 global logistics companies through continued international expansion

Kuehne+Nagel held its leading position among airfreight forwarders despite market volatility from tariffs and consolidation.

AI is emerging as a critical tool for navigating global supply chain disruptions by predicting potential issues

A fifth of Europe's truck drivers are set to retire by 2030, making combined transport increasingly vital for logistics.
Somalev Cranes & Logistics is nearing completion on two industrial solid sulfur storage hall projects for OCP Group in Morocco
Advantage Tankers has ordered two dual-fuel-ready suezmax crude tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries for 2029 delivery.
Chinese logistics provider Xiamen ITG Shipping has ordered six 15,200 dwt multipurpose vessels to boost its fleet
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the maximum authorized draught for Neopanamax vessels to 14.94 meters.
Indonesian owners are acquiring older LNG carriers, giving them a second life as vessel values in the segment decline
China is rapidly expanding its fleet of battery-powered cargo vessels, with over 440 electric ships operational by late 2024.
French prosecutors fined a shadow fleet tanker owner €1 million for operating under a false flag in the Atlantic.
TT Club has appointed Oscar Egerström as commercial director, a new role focusing on strategic initiatives and broker support

Hannibal introduces a new open-rail shuttle service linking Milan's Rail Hub in Melzo with Rotterdam Europoort.

The air cargo industry is moving beyond digital booking to focus on automating manual handoff processes for future margin growth

A seaplane crashed near the East River Ferry Terminal, prompting an emergency response.
China introduces its inaugural zero-carbon sea-river container corridor, leveraging electric vessels and battery swapping technology
Record heatwaves in Europe are increasingly impacting critical logistics infrastructure, causing delays and capacity reductions.
Ocean freight rates on major East-West lanes remain sharply elevated despite a recovery in vessel capacity.
Boskalis has introduced the Windpiper, the world's largest subsea rock installation vessel, enhancing its offshore wind support capacity
SeaBird Exploration secured a 2D seismic survey contract offshore India, deploying the Eagle Explorer until mid-2027.
A decline in Russia's crude oil processing capacity is driving a notable increase in seaborne crude exports.
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