[By: Knud E. Hansen] On 1st March 2025, Denmark-based maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen announced changes to its senior management structure. The move sees Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as the company’s Managing Director. The move to the new management structure is part of a planned process that has been taking place over the past […]
CMA CGM Group is moving forward with the project it announced in December 2024 to develop and operate fully electric container barges on inland routes in Vietnam. The group placed an order for the first barge to be built by China’s Shandong Xinneng Shipbuilding. The group called the order an important step to promote green […]
[By Chris Lee] The risk of China spiralling into an unprecedentedly prolonged recession is increasing. Its economy is experiencing deflation, with the price level falling for a second consecutive year in 2024, according to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It’s on track for the longest period of economy-wide price declines since […]
Australia continues its efforts to launch its first offshore wind energy projects. A year after declaring offshore zones and selecting the first potential projects, the government granted two more feasibility licenses to proceed with the planning for wind farms in the Southern Ocean and the other for the Pacific Ocean. Only in the past […]
China continues to grow its influence over South America with China Merchants reporting an agreement to buy Brazil’s only privately operated VLCC terminal. The company reports the deal is part of its continued growth in the Latin America region and further consolidates its position globally. China Merchants Port Holdings Co. reported on February 28 that […]
The famed liner ss United States made an earlier than anticipated arrival in Mobile, Alabama after completing the 12-day tow from Philadelphia. The ship was maneuvered to a berth at the Modern American Recycling Services (MARS) facility in Mobile for the next phase of the effort to convert her into the world’s largest manmade artificial […]
A damaged and failing bridge briefly shut down inland shipping on the Elbe at Dresden last weekend, the second time in five months that barge traffic has been halted by the risk of falling concrete and steel. On September 11, 2024, at about 0300 hours in the morning, two spans of the Carola Bridge […]
Norway’s Defense Minister issued a statement on March 2 responding to the growing media coverage of a call for a boycott of delivering fuel and supplies to U.S. warships as a show of solidarity with Ukraine. The minister assured that government policy had not changed saying that Norway and the U.S. “maintain a close […]
A solo rower from Lithuania attempting to become one of the few to cross the Pacific without stopping was rescued by the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS Choules was able to reach the rower Monday morning, March 3, after a harrowing weekend alone in the Coral Sea as Cyclone Alfred impacted the region. Aurimas Mockus, age […]
One missing document or incorrect entry can derail an entire shipment, leading to costly delays, regulatory fines, or even the refusal of cargo at its destination. While airlines, ground handlers, and logistics providers have made strides in ensuring compliance, the complexity of global regulations, evolving industry standards, and stringent welfare requirements continue to pose significant […]
Every year, thousands of animals are transported by air—not just for trade or exhibitions but for critical conservation efforts, breeding programmes, and emergency rescues. As we mark World Wildlife Day, the role of air cargo in wildlife protection takes centre stage, highlighting both its challenges and potential to contribute to global conservation efforts. Air cargo […]
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has entered into a landmark agreement with Airbus for a seven-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and fleet reliability. The deal, covering the airline’s fleet of 24 Airbus A350 aircraft, marks a significant step in optimising maintenance efficiency and enhancing passenger experience. The agreement […]
