Iumi council announces changes at the helm 
The International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) council has appointed a new president, a vice president, a new executive committee and nominating committee members for 2022/23. Frédéric Denèfle, managing director of French marine war risks specialist Garex, has been... more
Capacity outstrips demand
The Copenhagen-based maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence recently analysed the rising gap between global capacities on the seas and global demand. The latest demand data from Container Trade Statistics (CTS) shows that in August 2022, the annualised growth over 2019 was... more
Another player switches to TIR in GCC region
Fedex Express, has completed its first TIR operation in the GCC region. The general cargo consignment, originating in Dubai, UAE, has reached its final destination, the King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The TIR truck seamlessly crossed the Batha border in... more
Saudi Ports on the growth path
The Saudi Ports Authority Mawani has reported that the country's gateways moved more than 650,000 teu in September, a rise of 9.2% compared to September 2021, when 602,000 teu were handled. Exported containers surged to 267,000 teu, an increase of 12.5% compared to the same... more
To track solutions from Hoopo
The Haifa-based carrier Zim has invested USD 5.5 million in a container-tracking firm. Hoopo Systems is a provider of tracking solutions for unpowered assets like dry shipping containers. The investment is intended to help Hoopo develop technology for the maritime industry,... more
A special service for UAE ports
It is for the home turf. DP World has introduced a new coastal service for the UAE, connecting its Jebel Ali hub to other ports around the country. The inaugural shipment of roughly 200 teu sailed from the Jebel Ali Port to the Port of Ajman in early 7 October. The new... more
Ethiopian Airlines converts first B767 freighter
Ethiopian Airlines Group has completed the first passenger to freighter conversion of one of its three B767 aircraft. Ethiopian partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and launched a B767-300ER freighter conversion line at Ethiopian MRO facilities in Addis Ababa.... more
Huey, Dewey and Louie in Dubai
DB Schenker has opened its third renewable-powered hub, DLC 3, in Dubai, following DLC 1 and DLC 2, which came on stream in 2016 and 2019, respectively. With the new facility, the group can now offer a total capacity of 200,000 Euro pallets in UAE. DLC 3 is a 35,000 sqm... more
Of customers and candidates 
20 years of a logistics consultancy network. Seeking out suitable candidates to provide companies with logistics advice is the everyday business of members of the logistics consultancy network Experts for Experts. Its representatives from ten countries came together in September... more
Qatar Airways Cargo launches Digital Lounge
In accordance with its Vision 2027 and through its partnership with Salesforce, Qatar Airways Cargo has launched its new intuitive cargo customer portal called “Digital Lounge.” T he Digital Lounge acts as a comprehensive platform and offers customers booking, shipment... more