Tailwinds for tankers et al 
Wind power ahoy! Bound4Blue has installed one of its e-sails on a tanker from Eastern Pacific Shipping for the first time. According to the manufacturer “the simplicity of the e-sail” represents an advantage for the specific challenges faced by this type of vessel. more
Come and meet us at ‘transport logistic’ in Munich! 
Our industry worldwide has one clear goal – the ‘transport logistic’ trade fair in Munich, which is taking place from 2 to 5 June this year. The International Transport Journal ITJ, which has been a part of the Logismedia Group since November 2024, will once again be present... more
Global demand remains stable – regional fluctuations
According to World ACD Market Data, global air cargo markets remained flat in week 10 (3–9 March), showing a 2% year-on-year increase in total tonnage. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 5% week-on-week rise, recovering to pre-Lunar New Year levels. In contrast,... more
Advancing the infrastructure in Matadi
The Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), is advancing infrastructure projects in 2025 to improve efficiency and strengthen Matadi’s role as the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s leading maritime hub, as the company... more
Spies to head ACS time-critical services
Air Charter Service (ACS) has named Andreas Spies as the new CEO for time-critical services in the Emea and Apac regions. Spies, who joined ACS seven years ago after more than a decade in onboard courier services and who’ll be based in Frankfurt, has played a key role in... more
Record-breaking WCA World conference
WCA World's 2025 conference saw a record attendance of 4,700 forwarders from 179 countries, reinforcing the event’s role as a networking hub for the logistics industry, as the company has reported. Over five days, attendees engaged in more than 80,000 one-on-one meetings aimed... more
Tariff changes reshape supply chains
New tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are driving businesses to reassess procurement strategies, as Stephen Dyke (pictured), principal solutions consultant manager at FourKites, has stated in a comment. Key sectors affected include electronics, machinery, plastics... more
CPaT wins training contracts with new carriers
CPaT Global has announced new training agreements with Air Algérie and Bermuda’s Longtail Aviation, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of aviation distance learning. Air Algérie’s pilots will receive CPaT’s comprehensive 'Pilot Training Suite', covering Airbus... more
Nigeria extends hinterland rail services
A new container train was launched recently by the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NCR) and APM Terminals (APMT), linking Apapa Port in Nigeria’s capital Lagos with the Moniya freight yard in Ibadan, in the federal state of Oyo. The service will run thrice weekly with a... more
ThPA testing emissions monitoring project
The port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) has become the first in the EU and the Mediterranean to pilot ‘RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal’ (Mep), under a Helmepa-led Metavasea project. The initiative, supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, aims to enhance emissions... more