Hydrogen-powered tugs set for construction 
CMB Tech and Damen have signed an agreement to build four hydrogen-powered ASD tugs using CMB Tech’s dual fuel hydrogen technology to significantly reduce emissions. The contract was signed on 23 May at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah during the 27th International Tug & Salvage... plus
ECS Group: mourning Mac
The ECS Group has announced the passing of Mac Warner, a major figure in the airfreight industry and the founder of Pace International. He joined ECS Group in 2002 when Pace International, which he founded in 1984, was acquired. His leadership was crucial in establishing a... plus
Ne pas lésiner sur les moyens 
Entretien avec Or Zak, chief commercial officer, Challenge Group. Le secteur du fret aérien est très dur, c’est bien connu. De nouvelles compagnies aériennes fret essaient de se tailler une part du gâteau. Beaucoup de start-up disparaissent pourtant aussi rapidement qu’elles... plus
Rail delivers cars made in Mexico
The new intermodal solution will offer a cost-effective, fast-transit, and sustainable option for manufacturers in Mexico. DP Word will launch the service on 1 June 2024. Finished vehicles are loaded into 53-foot intermodal containers directly at the factories in Mexico or... plus
A new acting president & CEO for Port Nola
The board of commissioners of the port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has formally confirmed Ronald J. Wendel Jr., who is currently serving as Port Nola’s executive VP and CFO, as acting president and CEO of Port Nola and acting CEO of NOPB. He will assume his new positions in June... plus
And the winners are …
The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (Mapony/NJ) inducted five maritime industry executives into its International Maritime Hall of Fame (Imhof). Celebrating its 30-year anniversary, the 2024 Imhof award dinner gala gathered more than 500 attendees... plus
CJC picks transactional director in Singapore
International maritime law firm Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) has added a senior member to its team in Singapore, following the appointment of Chua Aik Hui as director. Joining the company’s transactional team at partner level, Aik Hui specialises in advising multinational... plus
40 t e-trucks for the middle mile
Hellmann is relying on a mix of alternative drive systems to significantly reduce the CO2 footprint of its heavy goods transport portfolio. The logistics company is putting two new fully electric 40-t Volvo swap body trucks into operation, including a 300 kW charging... plus
Tarros contracts representative in Switzerland
Tarros Group has appointed O. Brunoni as its agent in Switzerland to strengthen its presence in the country, using the ports of Genoa and La Spezia as strategic gateways. This collaboration will expand O. Brunoni's services, offering Swiss customers a broader range of... plus
Trio acquires UK software provider
The three freight forwarders Davies Turner, the Cardinal Partnership, and Woodland Group are joining forces to acquire Forward Computers, a UK-based freight software provider, and creating a holding company to this effect. The latter two have previously been clients of Forward... plus