Steve Parker, British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, has stated that whilst the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK is due for review in 2026, much of the preparatory work will be undertaken this year. “There has been lots of speculation about the issues a reset might address, which has […]
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has demonstrated its commitment to supporting global trade with the transport of over 500 tonnes of fresh flowers from Nairobi, Kenya, to key markets in Europe for Valentine’s Day and European Mother’s Day. Leveraging its state-of-the-art cool chain solutions, including its IATA CEIV-certified FreshForward product, […]
The first wind turbine installation vessel, Charybdis for Dominion Energy, is nearly complete reports shipbuilder Seatrium. The company’s AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas released the first photos of the vessel as it undergoes trials. “Charybdis is 96 percent completed and complies with U.S. Jones Act regulations, allowing it to operate seamlessly in U.S. waters […]
India’s efforts to become a world class shipbuilder are taking additional steps forward with media reports that executives from both MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM Group are holding talks with the industry. It follows the news yesterday, February 17, that Maersk has entered into an agreement with Cochin Shipyard first for repairs of […]
In a dramatic rescue captured on video, a U.S. Coast Guard aircrew retrieved a man from a wave-washed rock pinnacle off the coast of Manati, Puerto Rico earlier this week. On Monday, the 911 call center in Manati received a report that a person had gone over the cliff face and into the water […]
SC Ports and the Port of Charleston, South Carolina set a new record on Tuesday, February 18, receiving their largest capacity containership to date. The new OOCL Iris (16,868 TEU) while a smaller vessel by dimensions, surpassed the capacity record set four years ago highlighting the benefits of investments the state is making in its […]
Rescue teams from France, the Netherlands, and the UK cooperated to respond to a distress call this morning, February 18, from a Grimaldi vessel southbound in the English Channel. The vessel is still reporting that it is drifting while a tug and other resources are standing by after a fire was extinguished. The Grande Brasile […]
BBN Airlines Indonesia, an ACMI specialist, is committed to strengthening Indonesia’s aviation business ecosystem in 2025 by focusing on the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) business model. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and flight capacity in Indonesia, in line with the growing demand for both domestic and international air travel. However, the […]
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has appointed Wayne Phelan Business Growth and Product Development Consultant, as it strengthens its senior commercial team in anticipation of growing demand for evolving air cargo digital solutions. Phelan brings extensive experience in aviation software and digital transformation, following previous consulting roles within air cargo technology companies. “Our customers are increasingly […]
Carousel Logistics has opened a new airside facility at Birmingham Airport to consolidate its cargo handling operations. The cargo hub triples Carousel’s previous handling capability and is projected to reduce up to 50,000 miles of road transport per year. “Our new facility at Birmingham Airport will allow us to handle even greater volumes of cargo within […]
On Tuesday morning, a fire broke out aboard a tug on the Delaware River, prompting a rapid response from the Coast Guard and from good Samaritans. At about 0930 hours, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a Channel 16 distress call from the crew of the tugboat, which was in transit with a […]
The EUNAVFOR operation to maintain security off the Horn of Africa issued an alert for another suspected piracy incident, the second this month, involving a dhow off Somalia. EUNAVFOR Atalanta reports it was informed of the suspect incident that took place on February 17, and it is investigating. Few details have been provided so far […]
