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BIFA’s National Conference returns after two decades: A landmark event for the UK’s logistics sector

The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) National Conference will take place on May 14-15, 2025, marking the first time in nearly two decades that this highly anticipated event will bring together BIFA’s entire membership community across the UK. This two-day conference will serve as a dynamic platform to address the pressing issues facing the logistics […]

Asia Airfreight Terminal awarded ESG Green Development and Carbon Neutrality Award 2024

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, has been awarded the Outstanding Sustainable Enterprise Award (Non-Listed Companies) at the ESG Green Development and Carbon Neutrality Awards 2024 organised by AM730. READ: Hahn Airport reports cargo growth in first quarter AAT stands out as the sole airfreight logistics service provider honored with this award, recognising […]

Swiss WorldCargo and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics enter a new partnership in Zurich

Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of SWISS, expert in the transportation of high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments, and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics, one of Europe’s most innovative logistics companies offering integrated services for airfreight handling, entered a collaboration with the common purpose of bringing significant enhancements to mail handling practices in Zurich. READ: Hahn Airport […]

Hahn Airport reports cargo growth in first quarter

Hahn Airport has been able to increase both passenger and cargo numbers in the first three months of 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, TRIWO Hahn Airport counted more than 440,000 passengers. This is over 30 percent more than in the same period last year. An increase was also recorded in the cargo business: […]

GLSHK and Cathay Cargo achieve breakthrough in ONE Record API Usage

Global Logistics System Hong Kong (GLSHK) is an International Air Transport Association (IATA) strategic partner and has taken an advisory role in setting up the foundation and standards of the IATA ONE Record protocol for its customers. Recently, it enabled one of these, Cathay Cargo, to become the first carrier to start using ONE Record […]

China’s CNOOC Exits U.S. Offshore Oil and Gas

  British energy company Ineos has completed a planned acquisition of the U.S. Gulf assets of Chinese state oil major CNOOC. The purchase gives Ineos non-operated interests in Shell’s Appomattox platform and Hess’ Stampede platform, along with several mature assets and supporting business units. Reuters reports that the transaction price came to about $2 billion. […]

Dredger Pulls 500-Kilo WWII Bomb From the Bottom in Koblenz

On Tuesday, a dredger working on the Rhine pulled up a large bomb dating back to World War II, prompting an immediate security response.  The dredge Innovatie was working near the Pfaffendorf Bridge in Koblenz when the crew discovered a 500-kilo WWII bomb, which had inadvertently been hauled aboard. The bomb had two intact detonators.  […]

ABS Expands Singapore Footprint with New Office and Services

[By: ABS] Increasing demand from shipowners for ABS services in Singapore has prompted ABS to invest in an expanded regional head office housing industry-leading research and development capabilities. The opening ceremony was prefaced by a traditional lion dance and reception, which saw ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki cut the ribbon on a facility that […]

Kongsberg Maritime Secures Equipment Contract for Offshore Support Vessel

[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce that it has secured a contract to supply an integrated package of equipment for a new Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) being built for ship owner DOF. The new 110 metre OSV, with a capacity to accommodate 164 people, is designed by MMC Ship Design and constructed at CRIST […]

Kongsberg Discovery Takes Innovative Approach to Ocean Business 2025

[By: Kongsberg Discovery] Kongsberg Discovery is gearing up to make a splash at Ocean Business 2025, with high profile product demonstrations, a new digital innovation launch, and a range of domain experts on hand to help stakeholders navigate a future of ocean opportunity. Get onboard The company, a global leader in advanced underwater robotics and […]

Marlink New Cyber Company to Meet Customer Demand for Security & Compliance

[By: Marlink] Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical IT solutions, has created Marlink Cyber, a dedicated cyber security company to address growth of cyber threats and the increasing need for compliance. Marlink Cyber combines legacy expertise within Marlink with the skills, resources and geographic presence gained with the acquisition of Diverto and Port-IT. […]

Med Marine Delivers Custom-Built MED-A2800 Tug for Svitzer

[By: Med Marine] MED MARINE proudly unveils the successful delivery of its latest MED-A2800 series tugboat, a vessel meticulously constructed at ERE?L? SHIPYARD for SVITZER. The delivery was officially celebrated in Istanbul on February 20, marking a notable achievement in the collaboration between the two esteemed companies. Named as “Iron Dove” by its proud owners, this […]

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