Nelipak expands in Asia 
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging is expanding its direct service to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers a range of custom sterile barrier packaging solutions, including coated roll-stock, lids, sheets, pouches, bags, thermoformed trays and sealing machines.... more
FedEx makes key appointments in Apac region
FedEx has strengthened its Asia Pacific leadership team to drive growth and innovation. Marcus Balzereit (left) has been named Senior Vice President, APAC Sales & Solutions, leading a 2,000-strong team to expand market share and deliver customised solutions. Rumana Rahman... 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
Freight sector under pressure – VNL
VNL has published its second-quarter 2025 outlook on freight transport developments. The ‘Austrian Supply Chain Pressure Index’ shows a 30% increase, indicating heightened supply risks. In road freight, new customs regulations and a persistent driver shortage are raising... more
Driver shortages worsening
The IRU’s 2024 global truck driver shortage report shows 3.6 million unfilled positions in 36 countries, similar to 2023 levels. However, structural concerns are rising, particularly the widening age gap. The proportion of drivers under 25 fell by 5.8% year-on-year, while... more
Milwaukee welcomes first international vessel
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged ‘Patagonman’ as the first international vessel of the 2025 season on 30 March. The ship arrived after unloading cargo in Canada (Sault Ste Marie ON), following its transit through the St Lawrence Seaway, which reopened on 22 March.... more
JAL and Kalitta to cooperate on NRT–ORD
Starting today, 4 April, Japan Airlines (JAL) began offering cargo space on Kalitta Air-operated flights between Tokyo (NRT) and Chicago (ORD). This marks the first phase of a new collaboration effort between the two partners, with a full codeshare agreement also being... more
Tata begins hydrogen trials
Tata Motors has launched India’s first hydrogen truck trials, marking a step in decarbonising heavy goods transport under the national green-hydrogen mission. The 24-month trial includes 16 hydrogen-powered trucks, using both hydrogen internal combustion (H2-ICE) and fuel... more
Class societies to create emissions data standard
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency in charge of regulating global shipping, has expanded its ‘IMO Compendium’ to include a new ‘Fuel oil consumption and CII reporting dataset’, with 140 harmonised data fields. Developed by the ‘Smart... more