While businesses have been closely following the Trump administration’s tariff policies, the seven-figure port fee proposal from the US Trade Representative (USTR) could have even deeper effects on American shipping interests. If adopted, Chinese-built ships – and global operators who use Chinese-built ships elsewhere – would have to pay millions of dollars for every port call […]
The first full-scale seaglider prototype using the wing-in-ground effect recently completed the first on-water tests of a prototype with humans onboard. According to Regent Craft, which is developing the new vessels, it was the kickoff of a testing campaign that will culminate with the first human seaglider flight at mid-year. The company was launched […]
Officials from HM Coastguard and the shipping companies involved in Monday’s incident in the North Sea are reporting that the situation has stabilized aboard both ships as attention turns to planning the salvage operation. UK investigators are continuing to gather information while they wait for access to the data recorders aboard the two ships. “The […]
Anticorruption authorities in Indonesia are examining a sprawling fraud scheme at state energy giant Pertamina, which holds a near-monopoly on clean product distribution in the country. Executives at Pertamina allegedly set up a complex scheme to import gasoline from foreign refineries, inflate the price and skim money off the top at multiple points in […]
Cathay Pacific Airways reported cargo revenue of HK$24 billion in 2024, reflecting an 8% year-on-year increase, supported by higher freight rates and stable demand. The airline transported 1.53 million tonnes of cargo, marking a 10.9% rise compared to the previous year. The carrier expanded its cargo capacity, with available freight tonne kilometres (AFTK) increasing by […]
DB Schenker has delivered 99.5% inventory accuracy to Siemens in the UK as a result of an intense focus on operational excellence and process streamlining within its warehouses. The 99.5% accuracy achievement is unprecedented in the history of the Siemens site at Congleton, Cheshire and is now being used as a blueprint for other Contract […]
The increasing emphasis on technological integration within the logistics sector was highlighted at LogiTHON 2025, held at IIT Bombay and organised by Softlink Global in collaboration with Softlink Academy, IEOR, and IIT Bombay. Attracting over 1,500 students from more than 250 engineering colleges, the event aimed to address critical logistics challenges through innovative solutions, particularly […]
On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we asked our Ukrainian-born journalist Anastasiya Simsek to take a personal look at air cargo in her country in the face of armed hostilities. Indeed, those who have wings don’t need the ground. А й правда, крилатим ґрунту не треба. If there is no land, […]
A week before International Women’s Day, WCAworld once again hosted a Women’s Networking Event, an initiative designed to bring together the women of WCAworld, at this year’s WCA Worldwide Conference in Dubai. Now in its second year, the event has continued to gain momentum, with demand far exceeding capacity, at the oversubscribed event. This overwhelming […]
To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), the British Airline Pilots’ Association has signed the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, reaffirming its commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in the aviation industry. The signing of the charter highlights BALPA’s dedication to supporting and advancing the careers of women in aviation. By endorsing this initiative, […]
This week, a Norwegian reefer ship narrowly avoided disaster after grounding on a remote shore in the Hebrides. At about 0200 hours on Monday morning, the Norwegian-flagged reefer Rotsund dragged anchor and grounded on a rocky shoreline near the village of Breakish on the Isle of Skye. HM Coastguard received a distress call from […]
[By OSM Thome] The Adopt A Ship Program, led by IMO Goodwill Ambassador George Hoyt under Adopt A Ship International, is a global initiative that fosters maritime awareness among students by connecting classrooms with seafarers aboard ships. This educational program provides a real-world learning experience, engaging students in interactive communication with ship captains and chief […]
