Zeebrugge achieves new draught record 
The Belgian port of Zeebrugge reached a new milestone this week with the arrival of the ‘MSC Mina’, setting a record draught of 16.4 m. On 8 April the 400 m vessel (23,656 teu) docked at CSP Zeebrugge as part of MSC’s new Lion service, linking the Far East with Zeebrugge and... more
Yang Ming orders methanol-ready containerships
The Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced the purchase of three 8,000 teu methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, built by Imabari Shipbuilding. Delivery is expected in 2028 or 2029. The move marks the first phase of Yang Ming’s... more
A second Il-96-400T for Sky Gates Airlines
The Russian full-freighter operator Sky Gates Airlines has expanded its fleet with another Il-96-400T wide-body aircraft. The new unit, with the registration RA-96101, was manufactured by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a part of the Russian state-owned defence... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
A human spine normally has 33 vertebrae, but some people have only 32, whilst others have 34 or even 35 vertebrae. more
‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – the impact
The new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs imposed by the US administration are set to reshape global trade, according to Keiron Myall (pictured), managing director for the UK and Ireland at the Customs Support Group (CSG). Whilst a 10% tariff applies to UK exports, a 25% tariff on... more
Clean Earth upgrades fleet
Clean Earth, a division of the Enviri Corporation, has rolled out 132 new class 7 and class 8 straight trucks in the USA and territories. The new fleet features a modular design that aims to extend the life of cargo boxes, supporting sustainability by reducing waste during... more
Averitt promotes Gantt to RVP for Florida
Averitt, a US supply chain provider with 8,500 associates operating in more than 100 countries, has promoted Stuart Gantt to regional vice-president for its Florida operations. Gantt, who joined Averitt after the integration of Palm Express in 2024, brings over 35 years of... more
German supply chain strategies evolving
Yesterday, 9 April, saw logistics experts discuss the resilience of supply chains in an online press conference in preparation for Germany’s ‘Tag der Logistik’ (logistics day) today, 10 April. The IFO Institute’s Dr Klaus Wohlrabe presented new survey findings, showing increased... more
Mark Slade now in Canada – for DP World
DP World has appointed Mark Slade as its new vice-president for freight forwarding in Canada. He’ll be based in Vancouver and will lead the development of the group’s forwarding operations in Canada. Slade brings nearly 30 years of industry experience with him, having held... more
Ethiopian Cargo launches Macao–Madrid route
Ethiopian Airlines is continuing to expand its cargo network; it has now launched a new Macao–Madrid route. According to the Xinhua news agency a Boeing B777F departed from Macao airport on 3 April, marking the start of twice-weekly flights offering capacities of 400 t per... more