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
Gondolas, boats, and snowshoes at DHL
DHL Group uses a wide range of solutions to deliver packages in hard-to-reach locations worldwide. In Venice, deliveries are made by gondola through the city's canals. Germany’s highest post office, on the Zugspitze mountain, is served by cable car, ensuring daily deliveries... more
Tenders for terminals in northern Angola
The Angolan government has launched an invitation to tender for the 20-year concession to run passenger and cargo terminals in the ports of Cabinda and Soyo, in the northern province of Zaire. Investors have 40 working days from the publication of the notice in the ‘Jornal de... more
Less is more 
Hydrogen-powered small vessels in place of lorries. Could running autonomous hydrogen-powered small vessels be an economically viable option? A research group from the German University of Münster has concluded that, under certain circumstances, it could – though only beyond a... more
Expanding West Africa Service with own ships
Arkas Line is enhancing its West Africa Service (WAS) by deploying only its own vessels, aiming to boost efficiency and expand its regional presence. Four ships, the ‘Mario A’, the ‘Cristina A’, the ‘Jean Pierre A’ and the ‘Diane A’ (pictured), each of which can carry 1,600... more
OCP and Maersk strengthen collaboration
OCP Group and Maersk have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance their collaboration and develop sustainable, resilient supply chain solutions. The agreement supports OCP’s international expansion, particularly through its business unit entitled specialty products... more
Address root causes
Steel corrosion threatens sustainability goals. Hidden environmental costs – German corrosion protection specialist Steelpaint warns of the substantial CO₂ emissions caused by steel corrosion. Inadequate protection, it says, results in more emissions than the entire aviation... more
Walvis Bay cold-chain facility opens
DP World has opened a new USD 2 million temperature-controlled distribution facility in Walvis Bay (Namibia), to expand the cold-chain capabilities for Seapride Foods Coastal. Located at Deep Catch Namibia’s ACCS premises, the facility offers 720 pallet spaces, increasing... more
Port congestion intensifying
Global study by maritime data platform Beacon. The maritime data platform Beacon has analysed the latest developments in 88 ports worldwide. Whilst 2023 saw 34 of these experience only slight deterioration, with additional waiting times for ships of up to two hours, five hubs... more
Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco
Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses and consumers on around 80% of imports. Key US... more