Warning against high expectations for EU-UK trade review 
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) is urging caution regarding expectations for the upcoming review in 2026 of the trade and cooperation agreement (TCA) between the EU and the UK. While discussions with “warm words” are ongoing, there’s little clarity on... more
SC Ports breaks Wando Welch terminal record
The port of Charleston has set a record with the arrival of the ‘OOCL Iris’, the largest vessel ever to call at its Wando Welch terminal. The 16,828 teu ship surpassed the previous record held by the ‘CMA CGM Marco Polo’ (16,022 teu). The ‘OOCL Iris’ will operate on the... more
Transmec grows in Mediterranean intermodal field
The Transmec Group has acquired Servizio Trasporti Combinati (STC), an Italian specialist for land-sea intermodal transport between Europe and North Africa. With this takeover, Transmec now boasts an even more extensive and efficient network connecting Europe and the Maghreb... more
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