Tidewater Transportation and Terminals is pleased to announce the finalization of a contract with Gunderson Marine and Iron, a Portland, Oregon-based shipyard, for the construction of four new liquid refined product barges. This strategic investment reinforces Tidewater’s commitment to providing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible marine transportation solutions for the Pacific Northwest. The state-of-the-art barges […]
DP World reports that it has gained the necessary permitting and is poised to begin work in just a matter of weeks on a planned expansion of its London Gateway. It represents a £1 billion (US$1.3 billion ) project which when completed will add 50 percent capacity to the UK’s logistics sector. Work is due […]
A shadowy group of cyber hackers is claiming that it launched a massive attack and has successfully disabled communications for much of Iran’s merchant fleet. While the report cannot be independently verified, the group which calls itself Lab Dookhtegan is known and according to experts is credible in its attacks. The report is gaining wide […]
According to reports in the Irish media, a small cargo ship that raised the suspicions of German authorities earlier this year has now been tracked twice by Ireland’s Defense Forces. The incidents came as many countries remain on alert and worry about potential damage to their undersea cables and other assets. The Irish Examiner and […]
The weather conditions in the areas around Canada’s Newfoundland have given salvage teams their first opportunities to make progress on the efforts to reduce the pollution risk from the grounded containership MSC Baltic III. The Canadian Coast Guard highlights the dangers remain, but that no pollution has been observed so far from the stranded […]
The EU’s operation monitoring security in the Horn of Africa region reports the pirates have abandoned the fishing vessel Al-Hidaya that they hijacked last weekend. EUNAVFOR Atalanta notes it is the third piracy-related case involving a Yemeni fishing vessel and is in addition to a Chinese fishing vessel that was hijacked late in 2024. The […]
Hong Kong’s Cathay Cargo Terminal reached a notable milestone on Friday, 21 March 2025, becoming Asia’s first ground-handling facility to achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) certification at the highest initial accreditation level—Operating Status. READ: Heathrow closure: What it means for UK air cargo This accomplishment reinforces Hong Kong’s global […]
A massive power outage triggered by a fire at a nearby electrical substation forced the closure of London Heathrow Airport on Friday, March 21st, 2025, causing widespread disruption not just for passengers—but significantly impacting airfreight operations across the UK and beyond. READ: London’s Heathrow Airport announces complete shutdown due to power outage Heathrow, one of Europe’s […]
As the fallout continues from today’s unexpected closure of London Heathrow Airport due to a major power failure, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a strong statement criticising the airport’s preparedness and demanding a rethink on the financial responsibility airlines face during infrastructure breakdowns. READ: London’s Heathrow Airport announces complete shutdown due to […]
As Heathrow Airport faces significant disruption following a large-scale power outage today, concerns have mounted over the impact on both passenger and cargo flights. While passengers and operators deal with the immediate fallout—including flight cancellations, diversions, and logistical delays—the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has stepped forward to reassure the public of aviation safety amid […]
The closure of Heathrow Airport has caused massive travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights coming from across the globe forced to divert midair. “Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until […]
Scottish shipbuilder Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Thomson, following an extensive search process. Graeme will officially take up the position on Thursday 1 May 2025, following on from former interim CEO, John Petticrew. Graeme joins Ferguson Marine from international aerospace, defence and nuclear engineering […]
