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
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
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
Qatar Airways transports millions of roses for Valentine’s...
Qatar Airways Cargo delivered 2,800 t of fresh-cut roses from Kenya and South America to markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia for Valentine’s Day. According to the airline this corresponds to around 48 million freshly-cut roses. The carrier operated nine... more
Mou for ICS, LROO, Marina
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s Register One Ocean (LROO) and the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore digital seafarer certification. The companies will collaborate in a pilot project that... more
Mosolf establishes joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Mosolf Port Logistics & Services has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company Bahri and Tasatu Mobility Investments to form a joint venture aimed at developing automotive logistics in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration, retroactively effective... more
Boosting fresh services
The Challenge Group, having launched its first African route two months ago, has ramped up its Nairobi–Europe airfreight capacities, upgrading some flights to Boeing B747-400 freighters. This expansion addresses the ongoing capacity crunch in Africa, with Nairobi serving as a... more
H2 stations growing worldwide
Around 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations were in operation worldwide at the end of 2024, including 384 hydrogen refuelling stations in China, according to an evaluation by the German consulting company LBST. 45 countries now have a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in... more
DNV guidance on Hong Kong Convention
DNV has released a guide, entitled ‘Safe and green recycling for shipowners’, designed to help shipowners comply with regulations laid down in the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and the EU Ship Recycling Regulations. The HKC takes effect on 26 June, setting global standards for... more
DPW progressing with Egyptian logistics park
DP World has completed 65% of the first phase of its ‘Sokhna Logistics Park’, a USD 80 million facility in the Suez Canal economic zone. The hub covers 300,000 sqm and has been designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and strengthen Egypt’s connectivity. Located 10 km from... more