HD Ksoe presents design of SMR-powered vessel 
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD Ksoe) has introduced a nuclear-powered containership model, using small modular reactor technology. The company reports that it has it received approval in principle from the US bureau of shipping for its 15,000 teu... more
Expeditors increases earnings and volumes in Q4
Expeditors International of Washington has reported a strong fourth quarter in 2024, with earnings per share rising by 54% to USD 1.68, and net earnings increasing by 49% to USD 236 million. The company saw a 30% revenue increase to USD 3 billion, an 11% rise in airfreight... more
Emissions-free deliveries in the Paris area
‘VIR by JP’ is adding 40 Iveco ‘eDaily’ vehicles to its fleet. The 100% electric light commercial vehicles will help ‘VIR by JP’, a subsidiary of the Jacky Perrenot Group, to navigate France’s urban environmental zones and advance its sustainability efforts. With the ‘eDaily’... more
Iron ore shipments decline amid disruptions
Bimco reports that global iron ore shipments fell 7% year-on-year in early 2025, due to supply disruptions and weak Chinese demand. Australian shipments dropped by 10%, while Brazilian exports declined by 5%. Despite longer sailing distances from Brazil, tonne-mile demand... more
Leadership transition at Pfenning
The Pfenning group is restructuring its leadership to align it with its strategic growth. To this end it has reported that Manuel Pfenning will move to the holding company, while Georg Lammers will join the operational management team of Pfenning Logistics, together with Rana... more
500 t of flowers for Valentine’s and Mother’s days
Etihad Cargo has reported that it transported over 500 t of fresh flowers from Nairobi to Europe ahead of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. The carrier operated four flower charters for peak demand and supported weekly exports of around 95 t of flowers from Kenya on passenger... more
Not tasty and possibly harmful
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Los Angeles airport (LAX) intercepted 37 live beetles hidden in Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate. The insects, valued at USD 1,480, arrived from Japan in air cargo shipments last month. “These... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
A flu virus can survive for 17 days on a banknote that’s been held by a person with a cold. more
Say hi to Sam and Tracy
FourKites has launched ‘Tracy’ and ‘Sam’, the first AI-powered digital workers designed to automate up to 80% of routine supply chain tasks, increasing efficiency by 40%. Unlike generic AI assistants, they autonomously execute complex workflows, freeing human workers to focus... more
GXO expands network for Siemens Healthineers
GXO Logistics is strengthening Siemens Healthineers’ forward stocking network with two new distribution centres in New Jersey and California. The expansion enhances medical supply availability, adding next-flight-out options, additional same-day delivery resources, and extending... more