Alberta is moving to strengthen its skilled trades pipeline with a new initiative aimed at accelerating certification for workers preparing for Red Seal exams, as part of a broader effort to address ongoing labour shortages in key technical occupations.  The province has announced a $4 million investment to expand training opportunities in collaboration with the...

British Columbia has extended its pause on new mineral rights claim registrations in the province’s northwest and north-central regions until 2027, as land-use planning discussions with First Nations continue to progress.  The Ministry of Mining and...

Manitoba’s government has rejected plans for a massive artificial intelligence data centre southeast of Winnipeg, with Premier Wab Kinew stating that the scale of the project, its energy requirements and its potential community impact outweigh the expected economic upside.  Speaking at the Manitoba legislature, Kinew was direct in his assessment of the proposal. “There’s a big threat to the environment and not much benefit to the economy,” he told reporters, while also expressing doubts about...

The financial and operational backdrop in airfreight has intensified the pressure on planning and execution. Elevated cost structures combined with persistent capacity imbalances mean that even minor disruptions now cascade rapidly through pricing, routing decisions and service levels. What was once seen as episodic turbulence has become a structural feature of the market, forcing operators to rethink how resilience is priced and how quickly capacity can be repositioned across global networks.  “In logistics and transport, we use relationships to solve urgent problems, often at unsociable hours. We use them to drive mutual growth, not just firefighting. And we rely on them for flexibility when things go wrong,” explained Scott...

Neutral Air Partner is entering a new strategic phase, marking a clear transition away from rapid expansion toward a more disciplined, structured model built on collaboration, selective membership and deeper airline integration.  Since its launch in Hong Kong in 2016, NAP has grown into a global network of more than 400 specialists operating across around 150 countries. After a decade of expansion,...

Global airfreight demand continues to show striking resilience, maintaining a stretch of year-on-year monthly growth through March even as geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty and regional disruptions continue to test the market’s stability.  While volatility has not disappeared, the industry’s ability to adapt has become increasingly visible. Capacity constraints linked to conflict zones and longer routing patterns are pushing operating costs higher, but they are also supporting stronger yields across key trade lanes. At the same time, widening trade imbalances are making network...

Logistics UK has announced that renowned comedian and television personality Josh Widdicombe will host the 10th edition of its prestigious Logistics Awards, scheduled to take place on 10 December at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.  The event marks a significant milestone for the organisation, celebrating a decade of recognising outstanding achievements across the logistics industry....

Global engineering, consulting and mobility services group Egis has appointed transport industry veteran Mike Birch as its new Transportation Director...

Dutch offshore solutions provider SBM Offshore has signed an agreement with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) to sell a 45% ownership interest in the special purpose companies responsible for the lease and operation of the FSO Chalchi.  Following completion of the transaction,...

Greek shipowner Aegean Shipping Management has taken a significant step in its growth strategy by entering the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market for the first time, placing an order for four new tankers at China’s Hengli Heavy Industries.  The order, announced during Posidonia in Athens, includes two LR2/Aframax tankers...