Dimerco – tariffs, regional shifts, capacities reshaping... 

Dimerco’s latest freight report highlights how new US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are reshaping global trade flows. Many shippers are seeking alternative sourcing options, particularly in Southeast Asia. Ocean carriers are deploying new vessels to ease... more
HMM trials 3D printing onboard containership 

HMM has launched a pilot project to test onboard 3D printing technology on its 9,000 teu vessel the ‘HMM Green’. The system, known as a ‘3D Printing Digital Workshop’, uses metal powder to produce stainless steel parts with the durability required for shipboard use. The trial... more
Vale modernising fleet 

The mining company Vale has signed an agreement with Wabtec to purchase 50 evolution series locomotives for its Vitória a Minas (EFVM) and Carajás (EFC) railroads, marking a step forward in its decarbonisation strategy. The order includes 36 EVOBBW locomotives for EFVM and 14... more
Radial fast-track solution 

Radial, a part of the Bpost Group, has introduced Radial fast track, a new omnichannel solution designed to help brands scale their B2C and B2B fulfilment operations. The pay-as-you-go system integrates existing platforms and requires no upfront investment, as the company... more
Glauco Martinelli – farewell to a pioneer! 

The air cargo community bids farewell to Glauco Martinelli, founder of ATC and a pioneer of GSA representation in Italy. Martinelli passed away on 27 March 2025. His career began in 1960 with BOAC, followed by senior cargo roles at South African Airways and Alitalia. In 1979,... more
Turkish Cargo returns to Maastricht 

Turkish Cargo has resumed operations at Maastricht Aachen airport (MST) with a twice-weekly Quito–Miami–Maastricht–Istanbul service. The route transports flowers, perishables and general cargo, supported by MST’s fast customs clearance as an AEO-certified hub. “Our... more
New interim director of FOT 

Martin von Känel will assume the role of interim director of the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) today, 1 April. He’s been a deputy-director since December 2023 and until most recently led the financing division. Prior to joining FOT, von Känel was CEO of Martigny et... more
PIL’s new agents from today 

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has appointed new general agencies in Malawi and Guatemala, effective 1 April. The move strengthens the Singapore-headquartered shipping line’s regional presence in East Africa and Latin America, enhancing proximity to local customers. PIL... more
DB Cargo’s new loco prototype 

DB Cargo and Bosch subsidiaries are developing a fully-automated shunting locomotive for series production. The system will be deployed nationwide from 2028, following successful prototype trials at the Munich north marshalling yard and approval by Germany’s railway... more