Pirates are picking up speed 
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) of the International Chamber of Commerce (CCS) in London has expressed its concern about the rebound in piracy incidents recorded during the first nine months of 2023 in the waters of the Gulf of Guinea and the... more
Air Charter Service sets its sights on Shanghai
The aircraft charter broker Air Charter Service has moved its office in Shanghai to substantially larger premises as part of its plans to increase its focus on this region and its surrounding provinces, including Zhejiang and Jiangsu. The team has been substantially expanded... more
Removals in Australia to become emission-free
Grace has introduced Australia’s first fully electric zero emissions removals truck to its household moving vehicle fleet. The vehicle enhances operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact. With its long-range capabilities, it is well suited for the company’s... more
PSA: changes at the helm
The global port and terminals operator GPSA International (PSA) has announced that Tan Chong Meng, who joined PSA as its group CEO on 1 October 2011, will be retiring from his positions as the company’s group CEO and board member with effect from 1 March 2024. In line with... more
NSW: cameras to plan freight transport
The cameras, which will be installed throughout the state of New South Wales in Australia, will deliver heavy vehicle traffic information enabling Transport for NSW to better understand freight movements. This will help reduce congestion, improve road safety outcomes and... more
Cryogenic logistics for fertility services
Cryoport, which specialises in logistics services for the cell and gene therapy sector, has signed a three-year supply chain solutions agreement with Monash IVF Group, a provider of assisted reproductive services, as well as specialist women's imaging and diagnostic services in... more
Groundbreaking for East Java multipurpose terminal
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has broken ground on the East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) in Indonesia. Various stakeholders and government representatives were present at the ceremony. The development will include a 300 m quay line,... more
ITA Airways Cargo connects to Cargowise
ITA Airways has joined the ‘Wisetech global carrier connectivity programme’ that enables freight forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments with the carrier, in real-time from within the logistics execution platform Cargowise. The direct data connection via an... more
GW adds a second office at Tex/Mex border
20 months after opening a branch in El Paso, TX, Gebrüder Weiss has also added a location in Laredo, TX – the biggest transhipment centre for US imports from Mexico: Every day, nearly USD 800 million worth of goods are transported across the border. Nearshoring is one reason... more
Port of Guadeloupe opts for continuity
On Monday 16 October 2023, Marie-Luce Penchard was re-elected as chairman of the supervisory board of the Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe. She will be assisted by Bruno Blandin (left), who was also re-elected to the post of vice-chairman. Both votes were unanimous. With... more