The lead · BusinessBacked by IBB Ventures, the Berlin startup plans to strengthen its technology team and establish a Maritime Intelligence Desk in Naples to improve vessel monitoring and detect shadow fleet activity.
Jake Scott explains how a flexible capital structure and the rapid acquisition of vessels helped transform WOMAR into a platform operating nearly 60 ships.
Shipping association warns that divided oversight responsibilities and inconsistent inspection practices could undermine the revised programme, increase compliance costs and delay vessel operations.
The Barbados-flagged supertanker was reportedly struck by two unidentified projectiles in Omani waters, marking the fifth confirmed maritime attack during the first three days of November.
Following the midterm elections, the industry group is pressing the House to incorporate the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act into the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, building on the legislation’s strong bipartisan support.
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After taking over interim operations at the Port of Balboa, APM Terminals signals its interest in securing a long-term concession, as Panama faces growing pressure to expand port capacity and resolve the future of its two strategic terminals.
The carrier has completed network consolidation in four major U.S. markets and plans to expand the initiative to Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Charlotte once the holiday shipping rush concludes, with full implementation targeted for 2027.
The psychological toll of Ali Albokhari’s imprisonment in Turkey has intensified after the seafarer witnessed a fellow inmate attempt to take his own life inside their prison cell. The incident […]
A military confrontation in the Middle East could again put significant pressure on global shipping and energy supply chains. Diplomatic efforts to prevent another flare-up continue, but fears are rising […]
According to the latest Global Liner Performance report from maritime analyst Sea-Intelligence, global container shipping schedule reliability had a slight recovery in September after three months of declines. The report […]
CVC DIF has finalised the acquisition of a majority stake in Cernaval, a Spanish shipyard specialising in the repair, maintenance and conversion of commercial vessels. The transaction brings the shipyard […]
British Columbia’s Ksi Lisims LNG project has signed a long-term supply agreement with German utility Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), another step in its effort to develop a large liquefied […]
The agreement covers cargo, ramp and passenger handling services ahead of Singapore Airlines’ operational launch on 23 November 2026, strengthening Menzies Aviation’s presence at Australia’s newest international airport.
Strong demand prompts the Omani carrier to increase frequencies on its direct Netherlands route, while additional capacity across several European destinations reinforces its Winter 2026/27 expansion strategy.
ISO-Gruppe completes the deployment of its SKYcontrol Tower platform in Malaysia, replacing paper-based flight strips and existing approach radar displays with integrated digital solutions.
The Bulgarian cargo airline has ordered two sets of CFM56-7B high-pressure turbine blade PMA parts, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028, extending a decade-long partnership with Chromalloy.
Two specially equipped Chevrolet popemobiles were transported from Brazil to Lima aboard a Boeing 767-300 freighter, requiring additional security measures and specialized cargo-handling procedures.
Tractor Supply expands its delivery strategy across parcel carriers, gig networks and a privately operated fleet, seeking greater flexibility, improved rural service and tighter control over rising transportation expenses.
Stronger freight rates and rising container volumes fuel a sharp financial recovery, prompting the Japanese-backed carrier to raise its full-year net profit forecast to $2 billion.
SBTC seeks to overturn the 2027 registration fee rule, arguing that the system lacks a lawful foundation, while administrators warn of potential disruptions to state safety funding and carrier registration.
Higher shipment weights strengthen the LTL business, while the company projects a 91.4% operating ratio for the fourth quarter and sees further improvement ahead in 2027.
Strong GDP growth and rising domestic investment contrast with weaker hiring, persistent inflation and a widening goods trade deficit, according to Germany’s IW economic institute.
Wearable technology brings navigation, customer instructions and delivery verification directly into drivers’ field of view, as Amazon accelerates its use of automation across its logistics network.