MPCC and NCL welcome first dual-fuel newbuilding 
MPC Container Ships, together with North Sea Container Line and Elkem, has inaugurated the ‘NCL Vestland’ in Haugesund (Norway). The 1,300 teu feeder is the first of two dual-fuel vessels MPCC will welcome in 2025. Operating between Norway and Rotterdam, it’s been chartered... 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
Rail module operational in port of Ravenna
The Circle Group has completed the first phase of an innovation project, with the full launch of its ‘Rail Management Platform’, a new module in Ravenna’s ‘Port Community System’ (PCS). The project, which ran from December 2024 to March 2025, involved pilot stakeholders,... more
New network director for Pallet-Track
The Pallet-Track network from the ULK has appointed Lee Solway (on the right), a director of the firm Harrison Solway, as the director of its members’ network. In his new role Solway will represent the interests of the network’s more than 90 shareholder members, together with... more
Frankfurt airport on Indian roads
Fraport is promoting Frankfurt airport’s cargo expertise in India, running a roadshow in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Delhi from 7-11 April. The goal is to highlight Frankfurt’s global reach, strengthen ties with Indian markets and showcase Fraport’s skills in... more
Geodis offers reverse logistics in Torija
Geodis has launched a new reverse logistics service at its Torija site in Spain, aiming to reduce its impact on the environment. The 55,000 sqm warehouse, serving an e-commerce client, includes 3,000 sqm dedicated to handling returns of XL products, including household... more
Uta Edenred expands public charging
Uta Edenred has expanded the international rollout of its ‘Uta e-Charge’ public charging solution for electric and hybrid vehicles. In addition to outlets in Germany and Austria, ‘Uta e-Charge’ is now available to customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France,... 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
Hutchison Ports BEST welcomes Premier Alliance
Hutchison Ports BEST welcomed the "ONE Frontier", the first Premier Alliance vessel, on 3 April. Operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE), the 15,258 teu ship is deployed on the MS2 Asia–Mediterranean service. The arrival marks a strengthening of commercial ties between... more
Eva Air expanding with new Airbus widebodies
Eva Air has finalised an order for six Airbus A350-1000 and three A321neo aircraft, bringing its total backlog to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos. The A350-1000, offering a range of up to 18,000 km and around 20–24 tonnes of bellyhold cargo capacity per flight, will strengthen... more