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... mehr
US tariffs – Xeneta expects “seismic shock”
The global air cargo industry is facing major disruption, as the US imposes sweeping import tariffs from 9 April, including the elimination of de minimis exemptions for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong from 2 May. These shipments will be subject to 30% duty or a... mehr
Contargo expanding rail corridors
Contargo is introducing two rail services from late August 2025; its Duisburg–Dourges shuttle (DDS) and a Poland–France shuttle (PFS). The DDS connects the LDCT terminal in Dourges, in northern France, with the Duisburg intermodal terminal (DIT) three times a week. It offers... mehr
ACS delivers earthquake aid to Myanmar and Thailand
Air Charter Service (ACS) has arranged several humanitarian charters following last Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. The epicentre was near Mandalay, but the tremors were felt as far as China and Thailand. With Mandalay’s airport unavailable, ACS is flying aid... mehr
Swedish Club adds iceberg alerts to Telp system
The Swedish Club has introduced a new seasonal ‘Iceberg Advisory’ feature to its Trade Enabling Loss Prevention platform (Telp). The system enhances navigational safety by alerting vessels entering zones with high concentrations of icebergs and sea ice. Supported by two... mehr
FourKites adds AI and digital experts to team
FourKites has appointed Sree Mangalampalli as its new vice-president for digital transformation solutions, and Jimmy Sebastian (photo) as its vice-president for AI products. The move supports the company’s focus on AI-led supply chain transformation through its so-called... mehr
Quantron’s clean transport reboot
Following insolvency proceedings, Quantron is relaunching with a renewed focus on sustainable growth. The company has restructured and realigned its operations, supported by a strengthened cost management framework and ongoing backing from staff and partners, as the company... mehr
DHL acquires Cryopdp
The DHL Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Cryopdp, a special courier service by Cryoport that serves clinical trials and biopharma and the cell and gene therapy sectors. The move strengthens DHL’s capabilities in temperature-controlled logistics and supports... mehr
Long-term contract with mystery client
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its collaboration with “a long-standing automotive customer” through a ten-year logistics contract, starting in April 2027. The agreement includes land-based services such as vehicle receiving, end-of-line services, accessory installation,... mehr
Nazzari new Duvenbeck CCO
Duvenbeck has named Marco Nazzari as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 April. With more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in logistics, including roles at DP World, Ceva and Crane Worldwide, Nazzari brings a strong track record in commercial... mehr