Bilbao confirmed as next host for Coastlink 
The port of Bilbao is set to host the next Coastlink conference in 2025, following this year's event in Amsterdam. Coastlink serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to discuss the expanding role and significance of short sea shipping (SSS), particularly in unaccompanied... more
ASL inks deal for autonomous flight system
Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings, and Reliable Robotics Corporation, a specialist for autonomous aircraft systems, have announced that ASL has placed a deposit-backed order for 30 units of the Reliable autonomous flight system for the Cessna 208B Caravan.... more
Port Nola names CCO
The port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has named Amanda Coates as its chief commercial officer to lead the port’s business development strategies and real estate operations. Coates began her tenure with the port of New Orleans as commercial manager in 2018 and was named head of... more
Working on logistics for life sciences
Aramex is joining forces with Biocair, a life sciences logistics specialist, to tackle supply chain challenges in Ireland’s life sciences market. The partnership combines Aramex’s logistics capabilities with Biocair’s industry expertise. Aramex and Biocair aim to create... more
CMA CGM revamps India Middle East Gulf routes
CMA CGM is enhancing its shipping services between the India Middle East Gulf region and various African destinations, including South Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. The company has introduced changes to its Midas, Karibu, and Noura services to offer more efficient... more
A regular rail connection for Hirtshals
The freight terminal in Hirtshals, Denmark, is set to become the focal point for railfreight traffic in the upcoming years. On 2 May, the two rail carriers DB Cargo Scandinavia and Nordjyske Jernbaner and the Danish port of Hirtshals successfully completed a trial run with a... more
Maiden voyage of new super B-class vessel
AAL Shipping recently introduced the 'AAL Limassol', the first in its new super B-class fleet, during a ceremony in Quanzhou, China. This vessel is designed to manage large and complex cargoes and features significant advancements in maritime transport technology. The design... more
Second flower boom of the year
According to figures and analysis from World ACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping out the week-on-week (WoW) declines of -2%, -4% and -6% in the previous three weeks caused by... more
Renewed commitment to HHLA Pure
Initiated by HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik) and its intermodal subsidiary Metrans, the HHLA Pure programme aims to promote climate-neutral transport chains from European ports to the hinterland. It includes eco-friendly measures such as the use of hybrid and electric... more