Barnacle biofouling threatens decarbonisation efforts 
A new study by I-Tech highlights the scale of barnacle biofouling on ship hulls and its impact on emissions. Such fouling can increase fuel consumption by up to 36%, leading to an estimated 110 million t of excess CO₂ emissions and USD 15 billion in extra fuel costs per... more
AIT acquires GSDMIA
AIT Worldwide Logistics has reported that it has acquired the Miami-based forwarder GSDMIA, thus strengthening its service capabilities in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the USA. The deal enhances AIT’s expertise in air and ocean freight, with GSDMIA’s particularly... more
Vertical Cold Storage names Jim Henderson CCO
Vertical Cold Storage has appointed Jim Henderson as its chief commercial officer, to drive its continued expansion in the temperature-controlled logistics sector. Henderson brings nearly 30 years of experience with him, including leadership roles at New Orleans Cold Storage,... more
Epal showcases carbon-storing pallets
At the Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in Munich, Epal Germany will showcase innovations in load carrier solutions that promote efficiency and sustainability in supply chains, as the company has reported. With a network of licensed production and repair facilities, Epal... more
Special Avianca Cargo livery to honour customers
Avianca Cargo has unveiled a new special livery on freighter N332QT, as a part of its brand campaign entitled ‘We are doing it for you.’ The design, installed in Medellín, highlights the most iconic products handled by the carrier and reflects its deep appreciation for... more
NSSL expands electric yard truck fleet
National Shunt Service (NSSL) is further accelerating its sustainability goals by expanding the deployment of its electric shunt trucks from Orange EV at various sites in Canada and the USA. The move follows the successful integration of the ‘e-Triever’ and ‘Husk-e’ models... more
Intermodal growth via Łódź
LTG Cargo is expanding its intermodal railfreight network by adding two new connections, namely Kaunas–Łódź and Łódź–Duisburg. Łódź will serve as a new stop along the existing Kaunas–Duisburg corridor. “As logistics change, there is an increasing need to combine different... more
Doug Caylor joins Ports of Indiana
Maritime sales veteran Doug Caylor has joined Ports of Indiana as business development director. With 30 years of industry experience, Caylor brings deep expertise from past roles at Castlen Terminals, ACBL, Arrow Material Services and the Mid-Ship Group with him. He’ll focus... more
Emirates adding Narita to freighter network
One month from today, on 24 May 2025, Emirates SkyCargo will take off with a dedicated weekly freighter service from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to Narita International Airport (NRT), marking the first direct and scheduled cargo link between the airport in Tokyo and the... more
ETF rejects EU study on drivers’ rest
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has strongly criticised a recent EU-funded study proposing that drivers be allowed to take regular rest periods in vehicle cabins when parked in Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs). ETF argues that the recommendations... more