Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has announced the European launch of its EcoFlex range, a family of reusable temperature-controlled parcel shippers specifically designed...

Deere & Co. has recovered $272 million in tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that certain...

Venergy Maritime is accelerating its expansion into the crude tanker segment, securing firm orders for two suezmax newbuildings at China’s Hengli Shipbuilding, with options in place for two additional vessels as part of a broader fleet-building strategy.  The Piraeus-based owner, led by Vyron Vasileiadis, has contracted two 158,000 dwt suezmax tankers at the Dalian yard. The optional vessels, if exercised, are scheduled for delivery in 2029, while the firm units are expected to be delivered in...

Hanwha Ocean is accelerating its push toward autonomous shipbuilding after selecting technology company NC AI to co-develop an AI-driven welding system that blends computer vision with collaborative robotics.  The South Korean shipbuilder aims to create a “physical AI” system capable of identifying welding zones, analysing working conditions and executing optimal welding operations in real time with minimal human intervention.  At the core of the initiative is one of shipbuilding’s most labour-intensive and technically demanding processes....

DNV has introduced a significant upgrade to its Steel Load Planner, rolling out artificial intelligence–driven optimisation capabilities that can generate a fully...

DHT Holdings has reinforced its long-term fleet renewal strategy by returning to South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean for a new very large crude carrier (VLCC), securing a fresh newbuilding slot for delivery in August 2028.  The New York-listed tanker owner confirmed that the vessel will be a sistership to two VLCCs previously ordered at Hanwha in 2024 and delivered earlier this year. While the company did not disclose the contract value, market sources estimate the deal...

Has shipping ever demanded more from its seafarers than it does today? Across the industry, leaders are increasingly questioning whether...

Mountain Air Cargo, a regional cargo airline operating on behalf of FedEx, is seeking a waiver from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of its fleet modernisation strategy, warning that key cargo services to several Caribbean islands could be jeopardised without regulatory relief.  The North Carolina-based carrier has formally petitioned the...

A major shift has emerged for the US freight brokerage industry following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that found third parties can be held liable for negligent hiring practices.  The decision, issued unanimously on 14 May in a case involving C.H. Robinson Worldwide, is already being described as a turning point for how...

The United States is weighing the introduction of new tariff measures targeting 60 trading partners, following investigations into the alleged...