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DHL expects Q4 airfreight peak, but admits competition is a concern
DHL expects Q4 airfreight peak, but admits competition is a concern DHL is still expecting the traditional fourth quarter peak for air cargo, despite geopolitical uncertainties around trade, but has admitted market competition is a concern Go to aircargonews
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News / Where will the freighters go as capacity shifts from tariff-hit China-US lane?
News / Where will the freighters go as capacity shifts from tariff-hit China-US lane? Cargo airlines are scrabbling to find new markets as capacity becomes available following the end … Go to loadstar
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Premium / CH Robinson – strength, value, redundancy risk
Premium / CH Robinson – strength, value, redundancy risk Comment: CHRW staff: don’t risk looking like the fat on the bone Go to loadstar
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News / End of de minimis will bring turbulence for airfreight shippers and forwarders
News / End of de minimis will bring turbulence for airfreight shippers and forwarders Shippers and forwarders with long-term commitments for transpacific aircraft capacity could find themselves in a … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Conf call redux: Turning Schenker into DSV
Premium / Conf call redux: Turning Schenker into DSV Comment: Managing expectations Go to loadstar
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Sponsored Post / Keep our news independent, by supporting The Loadstar
Sponsored Post / Keep our news independent, by supporting The Loadstar Since its launch in 2012, The Loadstar has become the prime global news outlet for … Go to loadstar
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Norden expects limited impact from US port fees
Norden expects limited impact from US port fees Watered-down fees for Chinese vessels will have limited impact on tankers and dry bulk, but unpredictable policy moves could affect business, says Norden. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes full ownership of Armacup
Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes full ownership of Armacup Wallenius Wilhelmsen has bought the outstanding 35% of shares in New Zealand-based shipping Armacup, that it did not already own. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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TotalEnergies and OQEP break ground on Oman LNG plant
TotalEnergies and OQEP break ground on Oman LNG plant Marsa LNG in Oman is set to become the first LNG bunkering hub in the Middle East from 2028. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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FMC upholds Samsung Electronics D&D claim against Zim
FMC upholds Samsung Electronics D&D claim against Zim Container line Zim to pay $3.68 million in compensation for violating the US’ Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Go to seatrade maritime
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SWS inks order for six container ships from Seaspan
SWS inks order for six container ships from Seaspan Seaspan is returning to Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipyard for six boxships. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Navy awards two-ship Virginia-class submarine contract modification
Navy awards two-ship Virginia-class submarine contract modification Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a two-ship contract modification on the existing Virginia-class submarine Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) for the construction of two FY 2024 Virginia-class submarines. The award continues the Virginia-class submarine teaming arrangement between prime contractor GDEB in Groton, Conn.,…
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VIDEO: Kelly and allies reintroduce SHIPS for America Act
VIDEO: Kelly and allies reintroduce SHIPS for America Act At a Capitol Hill press conference yesterday, Senator Mark Kelly (D.-Ariz), Senator Todd Young (R.-Ind.), Representative Trent Kelly (R.-Miss-01), Representative John Garamendi (D.-Calif-08), and industry leaders announced the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act, landmark legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime…
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Boosting shipyard efficiency: Pearlson to present at Ship Repair USA
Boosting shipyard efficiency: Pearlson to present at Ship Repair USA At the upcoming Marine Log Ship Repair USA 2025 conference, taking place June 10–11 in New Orleans, Douglas Pearlson, founder of Miami-based Pearlson Shiplift Corp., will deliver a presentation focused on how modernizing drydocking and ship transfer systems can dramatically improve shipyard efficiency and safety.…
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Wärtsilä introduces NextDF methane slip reduction for a third engine
Wärtsilä introduces NextDF methane slip reduction for a third engine Wärtsilä has introduced its NextDF technology for a third engine, the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engine with NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than 1.4% of fuel use across all load points, achieving emissions…
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Step on the gas, pretty please
Step on the gas, pretty please Developments in 2024 hammered home the enduring nature of oil, gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and the progress made in developing new ones and extending the lifetimes of older ones. The post Step on the gas, pretty please appeared first on Offshore Energy. Melisa Cavcic Go to…
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Amid tariff turmoil, MOL opens office in Washington
Amid tariff turmoil, MOL opens office in Washington Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is set to open a new office in Washington, D.C., U.S., through its subsidiary MOL (Americas), even as tariffs continue to roil global trade and challenge the shipping sector. The post Amid tariff turmoil, MOL opens office in Washington appeared…
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ADNOC inks LNG deal with Indian player
ADNOC inks LNG deal with Indian player ADNOC Trading, an affiliate of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading supply agreement with India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a unit of the state-owned Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The post ADNOC inks LNG deal with Indian player…
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LS Marine Solution inks contract for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II
LS Marine Solution inks contract for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II South Korea-based LS Marine Solution has signed a contract, worth approximately $15.8 million (about […] The post LS Marine Solution inks contract for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz
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South Korea’s highest court orders new hearing in carrier rate-fixing saga
South Korea’s highest court orders new hearing in carrier rate-fixing saga The country’s trade commission originally fined 11 foreign carriers and 12 domestic lines following a three-year investigation that showed the lines fixed rates 120 times over a 15-year period on South Korea-Southeast Asia services. Go to journal of commerce
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No end to the congestion choking gateway ports in North Europe
No end to the congestion choking gateway ports in North Europe A range of factors including full yards, labor unrest and carrier network changes are making it difficult for the hubs to clear container bottlenecks. Go to journal of commerce
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Cold chain warehouse major Lineage to invest $1 billion in Tyson storage deal
Cold chain warehouse major Lineage to invest $1 billion in Tyson storage deal Lineage will acquire four existing warehouses in the US from Tyson and develop two other next-generation facilities where the food conglomerate will be the anchor tenant. Go to journal of commerce
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India-US liners pull early-May rate hikes as capacity stays ahead of demand
India-US liners pull early-May rate hikes as capacity stays ahead of demand With demand expectations faltering, carriers have either jettisoned or substantially lowered the increases they were planning to implement beginning May 1, forwarder sources tell the Journal of Commerce. Go to journal of commerce
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US tariffs dampen 2025 outlook from oil field service majors
US tariffs dampen 2025 outlook from oil field service majors The Big Three oil field service companies, key drivers of breakbulk steel industrial project cargo, are bearish in their forecasts for the year as global economic uncertainty eats into profits and project pipelines. Go to journal of commerce
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US Strikes Injure 3 Russian Sailors On Oil Tanker At Yemeni Port Of Ras Isa
US Strikes Injure 3 Russian Sailors On Oil Tanker At Yemeni Port Of Ras Isa Screengrab from X video posted by ELINT News Three Russian crew members aboard an oil tanker were injured during a U.S. airstrike on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port on April 25, according to officials from both the Russian and Houthi…
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Video: French Navy Tests Explosive Drone On Decommissioned Cargo Vessel
Video: French Navy Tests Explosive Drone On Decommissioned Cargo Vessel Screengrab from X video posted by Marine Nationale The French Navy carried out a live-fire test using an explosive drone boat on April 26 off the coast of Toulon. A modified jet ski packed with explosives was used as a one-way attack unmanned surface vehicle…
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More Than 170 Personnel Work Non-Stop To Contain Major Oil Spill In Coastal Louisiana
More Than 170 Personnel Work Non-Stop To Contain Major Oil Spill In Coastal Louisiana Image Credits: USCG An oil and natural gas spill near the Pass a Loutre area in coastal Louisiana has led to a large-scale emergency response. The spill began last weekend at a well located near the Garden Island Bay Production Facility,…
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Jan De Nul Installs First Foundation For Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Jan De Nul Installs First Foundation For Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Image Credits: Jan De Nul On 29 April 2025, Jan De Nul kicked off the installation campaign of the monopile foundations for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm. Heavy-lift vessel Les Alizés installed the first of 72 monopiles for Denmark’s largest wind farm to…
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60% of Containers Violate Hazardous Material Rules At NY-NJ Port, USCG Finds
60% of Containers Violate Hazardous Material Rules At NY-NJ Port, USCG Finds Image Credits: USCG The US Coast Guard, in partnership with several agencies, has increased its efforts to inspect shipping containers at the Port of New York and New Jersey. This week, Coast Guard Sector New York conducted three spot checks at port warehouses…
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Boat Test: 2025 Boston Whaler 210 Vantage
Boat Test: 2025 Boston Whaler 210 Vantage Visit Boston Whaler Build Your Boston Whaler Find a Boston Whaler Dealer Overview The 210 Vantage is the newest and smallest of Boston Whaler’s dual-console fleet. It shows its versatility immediately upon entrance to the cockpit, where its comfy, flip-up jump-seat backrests fold down flat to the deck…
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Coast Guard May Remove Buoys
Coast Guard May Remove Buoys Hundreds of Aids to Navigation are being considered for removal, the US Coast Guard announced, as shown on this screen shot of an interactive map produced by private company Great Harbor Digital. Courtesy Great Harbor Digital I can remember one of my earliest boating trips as a youth. The fog…
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Meet the 2025 Blackfin 262HB: Built for Bold Adventures
Meet the 2025 Blackfin 262HB: Built for Bold Adventures The new Blackfin 262HB redefines hybrid bay boating with a perfect blend of rugged offshore performance and agile inshore maneuverability. Measuring at length overall of 28’6” and powered by the latest Mercury V10 technology, the 262HB is built to handle it all—from battling big offshore game…
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Installing LED Spreader Lights
Installing LED Spreader Lights Once the installation is complete, turn on the power and switch on the light to make sure it works. Then adjust the angle to provide the best possible illumination of the deck area. Jim Hatch The first spreaders—aka marine floodlights—that I installed on my boat 30 years ago were ITT Jabsco…
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Cruise Ship Trials Biofuel for the First Time in Australia
Cruise Ship Trials Biofuel for the First Time in Australia A cruise ship was bunkered with B20 biofuel blend by Viva Energy for the first time in Port Jackson. Go to ship&bunker
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US Push to Revamp LNG Rules Could Boost Bunkering
US Push to Revamp LNG Rules Could Boost Bunkering The US government’s push to update outdated LNG regulations could unlock new opportunities for bunkering infrastructure. Go to ship&bunker
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Mitsubishi Launches Japan’s First Ferry with Advanced Fuel-Saving Hull
Mitsubishi Launches Japan’s First Ferry with Advanced Fuel-Saving Hull The advanced hull could cut the ferry’s bunker consumption by 5%. Go to ship&bunker
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Sinks to Two-Week Low
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Sinks to Two-Week Low Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index lost $3.50/mt to its lowest level since April 16 on Wednesday. Go to ship&bunker
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Hy2gen Secures $53 Million Funding for E-Fuels Projects
Hy2gen Secures $53 Million Funding for E-Fuels Projects The funding will help the firm accelerate the development of shipping e-fuel projects. Go to ship&bunker
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Q1 disappoints as company blames weak consumer spending
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Q1 disappoints as company blames weak consumer spending Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks
US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Victory Cruise Lines inaugurates refurbished ship into service
Victory Cruise Lines inaugurates refurbished ship into service Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Wasaline greenlights largest marine battery retrofit project to date
Wasaline greenlights largest marine battery retrofit project to date Aurora Botnia’s new battery system will be nearly five times as powerful as its current system Rebecca Go to rivieramm
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AD Ports Noatum invests in second all-electric harbour tug
AD Ports Noatum invests in second all-electric harbour tug Damen Shipyards will supply another RSD-E 2513 design tug to lower emissions from handling ships in a growing UAE port Martyn Go to rivieramm
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Woodside takes FID on Louisiana LNG, inks feedgas supply deal with BP
Woodside takes FID on Louisiana LNG, inks feedgas supply deal with BP Australia’s Woodside Energy is moving ahead with the US LNG facility that it bought from Tellurian in mid-2024 Jamey Go to rivieramm
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Petrobras secures anchor-handling, subsea support from Solstad
Petrobras secures anchor-handling, subsea support from Solstad Solstad Offshore has clinched long-term contracts for three vessels supporting deepwater operations in Brazil Martyn Go to rivieramm
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Chinese shipyards take in over US$3Bn from OOCL and Seaspan box ship orders
Chinese shipyards take in over US$3Bn from OOCL and Seaspan box ship orders Liner operator OOCL and tonnage provider Seaspan have collectively ordered 20 new vessels at Chinese shipyards Georgios Go to rivieramm
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Purus takes delivery of new hybrid CSOV
Purus takes delivery of new hybrid CSOV Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Construction to begin on project cargo laydown area at Port of Townsville
Construction to begin on project cargo laydown area at Port of Townsville Ausmarine Go to baird maritime
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Indian Oil signs five-year LNG deal with Trafigura
Indian Oil signs five-year LNG deal with Trafigura Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Les Entreprises PEC orders new tug from Quebec builder
Les Entreprises PEC orders new tug from Quebec builder Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Caterpillar misses Q1 estimates, pre-blames tariffs for hit to annual sales
Caterpillar misses Q1 estimates, pre-blames tariffs for hit to annual sales Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Hapag-Lloyd and ONE Post Gains, But Caution Clouds 2025 Outlook
Hapag-Lloyd and ONE Post Gains, But Caution Clouds 2025 Outlook (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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SHIPS Act 2.0: What’s New in the 2025 Push to Revive U.S. Maritime Power
SHIPS Act 2.0: What’s New in the 2025 Push to Revive U.S. Maritime Power (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipbuilding Go to gcaptain
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Equinor Says it Could Lose Billions on Trump’s Offshore Wind Clampdown
Equinor Says it Could Lose Billions on Trump’s Offshore Wind Clampdown (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Offshore Go to gcaptain
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Bipartisan SHIPS Act Aims to Counter China’s Maritime Dominance with 250-Ship Fleet Expansion
Bipartisan SHIPS Act Aims to Counter China’s Maritime Dominance with 250-Ship Fleet Expansion (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipbuilding Go to gcaptain
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ISA Chief Warns That Unlicensed Deep Sea Mining Ores Will Be Hard to Sell
ISA Chief Warns That Unlicensed Deep Sea Mining Ores Will Be Hard to Sell The head of the UN’s International Seabed Authority has panned the Trump administration’s unilateral licensing program for subsea mining outside of the boundaries of the U.S. exclusive economic zone, and warned that there could be problems in selling the products.…
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New Docks Nearing Completion, Delivery to Grand Bahama Shipyard
New Docks Nearing Completion, Delivery to Grand Bahama Shipyard After years of planning, the Grand Bahama Shipyard on Freeport in the Bahamas is preparing for the arrival of its two new large dry docks. They will be among the largest in the Western Hemisphere and permit the shipyard to resume servicing large cruise ships…
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Three Workers Killed in Scaffold Collapse at Port Arthur LNG Terminal
Three Workers Killed in Scaffold Collapse at Port Arthur LNG Terminal On Tuesday, a scaffold collapsed on a tank under construction at an LNG export terminal in Texas, killing three men. The accident happened on the work site for Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG plant, about 90 miles to the east of Houston. At about 0200…
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CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo Operations Closing Air Belgium Acquisition
CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo Operations Closing Air Belgium Acquisition CMA CGM is accelerating the development of its air cargo business launched in 2021 as an adjunct to its logistics operations. The group received approval from the Belgian courts today, April 30, for its offer to acquire the bankrupt Air Belgium and transfer of the…
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COSCO and Seaspan Place Large Orders Despite Threat of U.S. Port Fees
COSCO and Seaspan Place Large Orders Despite Threat of U.S. Port Fees While the threat of U.S. port fees for Chinese-built ships continues to loom, it does not appear to have changed the orders of several major operators. Reports are indicating that Chinese shipyards booked billions of dollars in orders from independent charter owner…
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Coast Guard Finds Undeclared Hazmat and Stolen Cars at Port of NY & NJ
Coast Guard Finds Undeclared Hazmat and Stolen Cars at Port of NY & NJ The Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are increasing their scrutiny of containers at the Port of New York and New Jersey, and have begun to focus on undeclared hazardous materials in the cargo – including export cargo. …
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Kuehne+Nagel enters partnership with cargo.one
Kuehne+Nagel enters partnership with cargo.one May 1, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Ascend Airways makes history with first direct flight between UK and Sierra Leone in over a decade
Ascend Airways makes history with first direct flight between UK and Sierra Leone in over a decade April 30, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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High-tech robots redefine safety and performance in ground handling operations
High-tech robots redefine safety and performance in ground handling operations April 30, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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DXB moves over half a million tonnes in Q1
DXB moves over half a million tonnes in Q1 April 30, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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BIFA launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
BIFA launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment April 30, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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PD Ports planning development of $260m UK offshore wind hub
PD Ports planning development of $260m UK offshore wind hub PD Ports has revealed plans to build one of the UK’s largest offshore wind manufacturing and installation hubs – the Teesport Offshore Gateway – an investment worth around £200m ($267m). The project will unlock just shy of 730,000 sq m of development potential for a…
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OOCL signs $3bn boxship order
OOCL signs $3bn boxship order Hong Kong’s Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is strengthening its fleet with 14 boxship newbuildings in China worth more than $3bn. The COSCO-controlled liner operator has contracted Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) to build 18,500 teu methanol dual-fuel series at $220m each.…
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CMB.TECH sells three VLCCs
CMB.TECH sells three VLCCs CMB.TECH has revealed it has sold three more VLCCs as part of an ongoing fleet rejuvenation programme. The sales of the 2010-built Hakata and Hakone as well as the 2012-built Iris to unidentified buyers have generated a total capital gain of $96.7m. CMB.TECH and dry bulk concern Golden Ocean aim to…
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Seaspan books six containership newbuilds in China
Seaspan books six containership newbuilds in China Seaspan has put pen to paper on more containership newbuilds at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) in China. The Bing Chen-led tonnage provider has booked six 10,000 teu vessels with delivery likely starting in 2028. No value has been revealed for the shipbuilding contract that was concluded in renminbi…
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Norden presses on with bulker flipping
Norden presses on with bulker flipping Danish shipping giant Norden has bagged another bulker sale after taking a purchase option on chartered-in tonnage. The Jan Rindbo-led owner and operator said it had offloaded an unnamed, previously leased handysize for an undisclosed sum in a deal that follows two similar, recently carried out asset plays. Earlier…
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BIFA forms new body to advise on Heathrow’s cargo redevelopment
BIFA forms new body to advise on Heathrow’s cargo redevelopment BIFA has launched a cargo community advisory body to focus on the impact of the planned redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport Go to aircargonews
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TAAG launches freighter route to Nairobi
TAAG launches freighter route to Nairobi TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a new freighter route from Luanda in Angola to Nairobi in Kenya in a bid to capitalise on demand for flowers Go to aircargonews
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DHL airfreight volumes drop in Q1
DHL airfreight volumes drop in Q1 First quarter 2025 airfreight volumes dropped 3% year on year at DHL, although airfreight business remained “relatively stable”, according to the company Go to aircargonews
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Positive first quarter for Air France KLM Cargo
Positive first quarter for Air France KLM Cargo The Air France KLM (AFKLM) Group’s cargo business saw revenue, volumes, load factor and yields improve in the first quarter of the year Go to aircargonews
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TAAG launches freighter route to Nairobi
TAAG launches freighter route to Nairobi TAAG Angola Airlines has launched a new freighter route from Luanda in Angola to Nairobi in Kenya in a bid to capitalise on demand for flowers Go to aircargonews
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News / IATA accuses Adani of ‘capacity gaming’ over Mumbai freighter ban
News / IATA accuses Adani of ‘capacity gaming’ over Mumbai freighter ban Adani Group-managed Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) is facing pushback from industry groups over a recent decision … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Heavenly DSV (with one caveat): the forwarding trifecta of success
Premium / Heavenly DSV (with one caveat): the forwarding trifecta of success Comment: Schenker synergies – more to come Go to loadstar
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News / DSV completes DB Schenker buy as it notes strong Q1 performance by Air & Sea
News / DSV completes DB Schenker buy as it notes strong Q1 performance by Air & Sea Danish 3PL DSV formally completed its €14.3bn ($16.3bn) acquisition of German peer DB Schenker today, … Go to loadstar
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Premium / …BIG earnings miss for DHL Global Forwarding & Freight
Premium / …BIG earnings miss for DHL Global Forwarding & Freight Comment: Soggy DHL GFF – land gets the blame. Again Go to loadstar
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News / Global Forwarding drags DHL Q1 numbers down, but ‘we have the remedy’
News / Global Forwarding drags DHL Q1 numbers down, but ‘we have the remedy’ Weak demand across Europe road freight ate into DHL’s freight forwarding division profits over the … Go to loadstar
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ONE reports 336% rise in annual profit
ONE reports 336% rise in annual profit Ocean Network Express (ONE) booked a $4.24 billion profit for FY2024 but expects to make no more than a quarter of that in the coming year. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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CMB.Tech sees disposal candidates in Golden Ocean fleet
CMB.Tech sees disposal candidates in Golden Ocean fleet Don’t be surprised if we sell four to seven vessels to reinvest in newer tonnage, CEO tells investors. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Falling demand and higher rates – Pacific container trades defy gravity?
Falling demand and higher rates – Pacific container trades defy gravity? “Shippers should call the carriers’ bluff,” according to one analyst as demand on the Pacific trades crater, particularly out of China, carriers are continuing to cut capacity to head off a looming freight rate bloodbath. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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OOCL in $3.1 bn container ship order splash
OOCL in $3.1 bn container ship order splash The Hong Kong-headquartered container line has contracted 14 methanol dual-fuel boxships. Go to seatrade maritime
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Hapag-Lloyd profits up in Q1, uncertainty ahead
Hapag-Lloyd profits up in Q1, uncertainty ahead Hapag-Lloyd is off to a good start in 2025 but uncertainties lie ahead with lower results expected for the year. Marcus Hand Go to seatrade maritime
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Wasaline RoPax Aurora Botnia set for world’s largest battery retrofit yet
Wasaline RoPax Aurora Botnia set for world’s largest battery retrofit yet Finland’s Wasaline is making a significant step forward on its path to sustainability by expanding the onboard battery capacity of its 150-meter RoPax ferry Aurora Botnia with an additional 10.4 MWh of battery capacity, to be delivered this fall. The batteries, which will be…
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ClassNK releases new prime ship management guidelines
ClassNK releases new prime ship management guidelines ClassNK has released a new publication, Prime Ship Management Guidelines. The guidelines aim to enable sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. The evolving environment around ship management includes the fuel transition, stricter regulations and crew shortages. ClassNK says that it aims to enable flexible responses…
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USCG spot checks at Port of NYNJ find undeclared hazardous materials
USCG spot checks at Port of NYNJ find undeclared hazardous materials Coast Guard Sector New York personnel conducted three warehouse spot checks at the Port of New York and New Jersey this week, uncovering a 60% deficiency rate in hazardous material compliance. The targeted inspections, driven by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) container screening data,…
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NTSB reports on $3M Johnny M towboat fire
NTSB reports on $3M Johnny M towboat fire A catastrophic engine failure led to a fire aboard the towboat Johnny M last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The fire broke out on Jan. 30, 2024, when the 2019-built, 88-foot Johnny M, owned and operated by Terral River Service, was pushing four barges…
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Chesapeake Shipbuilding opts for Aquarius retractable stabilizers
Chesapeake Shipbuilding opts for Aquarius retractable stabilizers Continuing a15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md., Kongsberg Maritime is supplying its Aquarius retractable stabilizers for installation on the latest newbuild cruise ships under construction at the shipyard for American Cruise Lines, The Aquarius retractable stabilizers offer high-performance roll damping, compact and lightweight design, and advanced…
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Mediterranean shipping gears up for stricter emission regulations
Mediterranean shipping gears up for stricter emission regulations Mediterranean shipping companies are bracing for stricter environmental standards as the Mediterranean Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides enters into effect on May 1, demanding adjustments to their fleets and operations. The post Mediterranean shipping gears up for stricter emission regulations appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida…
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India and Netherlands set the wheels in motion for green maritime corridor
India and Netherlands set the wheels in motion for green maritime corridor India and the Netherlands have laid the groundwork for setting up a green and digital maritime corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports. The post India and Netherlands set the wheels in motion for green maritime corridor appeared first on Offshore…
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Damen to deliver another all-electric tug to Noatum Maritime
Damen to deliver another all-electric tug to Noatum Maritime Damen Shipyards Group and Noatum Maritime have agreed on the delivery of a second, all-electric Damen RSD-E Tug 2513. The post Damen to deliver another all-electric tug to Noatum Maritime appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz
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Norway sees uptick in electric propulsion market activity
Norway sees uptick in electric propulsion market activity Frydenbø Maritime Industries, a Norwegian company specializing in maritime and land-based industrial solutions, is […] The post Norway sees uptick in electric propulsion market activity appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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SEA Europe: EU needs to address ‘fragmented funding landscape’ to drive maritime innovation, decarbonization
SEA Europe: EU needs to address ‘fragmented funding landscape’ to drive maritime innovation, decarbonization As the European Union prepares its next long-term budget, the Shipyards & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe (SEA Europe) has urged the European Commission to address the current funding fragmentation with regard to the maritime sector. The post SEA Europe: EU…
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DSV embarks on ‘mammoth test’ as DB Schenker integration begins: CEO
DSV embarks on ‘mammoth test’ as DB Schenker integration begins: CEO After getting the year off to a solid start in the first quarter, Jens Lund said the real work begins now to bring the two global forwarders together under the DSV brand. Go to journal of commerce
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CMA CGM expands air cargo fleet with Air Belgium takeover
CMA CGM expands air cargo fleet with Air Belgium takeover It is the second acquisition this week by a CMA CGM subsidiary following CEVA Logistics’ takeover of Turkish forwarder Borusan Tedarik, with both deals aimed at extending the carrier’s end-to-end supply chain control. Go to journal of commerce