The lead · MaritimeCentrePort Canada, Port Alberta and the Prairie Economic Gateway have established the Canadian Inland Ports Alliance to improve interprovincial trade, expand international market access and reinforce supply chain resilience.
DNV reports 364 alternative-fuel vessel orders in the first ten months of 2026, driven largely by LNG-powered ships, while Lloyd’s Register warns that limited methanol and ammonia bunkering facilities could hinder the industry's transition.
The Qatari shipowner celebrates a major milestone with the addition of seven LNG carriers and two LPG/ammonia vessels built at three South Korean shipyards, supporting Qatar’s growing energy export ambitions.
A 4 November decision on two Indian recycling facilities could determine whether shipowners retain access to profitable scrapping markets or face mounting costs and a growing shortage of approved yards.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority added 114 ships to its non-compliance register in a single update, bringing the total to 240. The expanded list includes dozens of vessels linked to Sinokor, Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, Bahri and ADNOC, amid continuing security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Spot rate per 40ft container, USD, with change on the previous week.
Reference snapshot, not live. Weekly reference snapshot; period: 22 Oct 2026; published Oct 22, 2026. Source: Drewry (opens in a new tab).
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An innovative cargo operation enabled LATAM to transport 12.8 tonnes of essential supplies to more than 2,000 families affected by severe flooding on Santa Cruz Island, overcoming aircraft and airport capacity restrictions.
The Icelandic aircraft lessor has agreed to acquire one Boeing 767-300BCF, with options for two additional conversions, marking its first order for the widebody freighter after placing 11 BCF orders since 2021.
The agreement covers up to 4,800 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste-based carbon feedstocks at Aether’s Project Beacon facility in Singapore, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.
African countries account for 68% of global projects and programmes offering CORSIA-eligible carbon credits, as airlines face a potential supply shortfall ahead of their first-phase emissions offsetting obligations.
On November 1st, All Saints' Day, there is a seasonal increase in the volume of fresh flower shipments to Spain. IAG Cargo has moved hundreds of tons of cargo from Colombia and Ecuador in the lead up to this year’s celebrations, with volumes significantly up on the same period in 2025.
The company has entered into a long-term, exclusive offtake agreement with Green Sky Manara for the production of sustainable aviation fuel at its planned HEFA facility in Port Nador, which is expected to commence operations in October 2028.
A contract extension has pushed back the potential work stoppage until November 4, giving employers and union representatives additional time to negotiate an agreement covering approximately 250 port security workers.
Operation Guardian led to more than 230 arrests across 15 states, including over 40 commercial driver’s license holders, as federal and state authorities intensify scrutiny of immigration compliance and trucking safety.
The completed acquisition adds handling capacity and operational expertise to Lufthansa Cargo’s infrastructure, while allowing LUG to retain its independent identity and existing customer relationships.
October PMI data points to continued expansion across most major manufacturing industries, but rising inflation, raw material constraints, trade tensions and geopolitical instability are intensifying pressure on manufacturers and supply chains.
The expanded partnership will bring advanced automation systems to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers, strengthening inventory management, storage capacity and order fulfillment across Walmart’s supply chain.