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Piracy incidents down but risks remain high
2025-01-17T08:00:00+00:00By Megan Ramsay
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has published its latest annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report, which reveals a slight year-on-year drop in global maritime incidents during 2024.
Project cargo rates likely to rise in 2025, Drewry says
2025-01-16T09:33:00+00:00By Megan Ramsay
According to analysis from maritime research and consulting firm Drewry, project cargo activity will keep multipurpose shipping rates buoyant in 2025, despite the potential impact of geopolitical challenges and trade tariffs.
Drewry’s Breakbulk Sea Transport indices
2025-01-15T16:14:00+00:00By David Kershaw
Drewry has published its latest Breakbulk Sea Transport Indices, which track both the project and general cargo shipping sectors.

Latest logistics news

Tschudi appoints business development manager for Norway
2025-01-20T09:25:00+00:00By Joshua Allen
Tschudi Logistics has appointed Marius Hvaal as its business development manager in Norway.
deugro adds second warehouse facility in Texas
2025-01-16T08:00:00+00:00By Joshua Allen
deugro USA has added a second warehouse facility at Cedar Port Industrial Park in Baytown, Texas.
Aertssen and Michielsens sign merger
2025-01-14T08:00:00+00:00By Joshua Allen
Aertssen Kranen and Michielsens have signed a merger and will now operate under the name Aertssen Lifting.

Latest airfreight news

Emirates SkyCargo injects B747F capacity

2025-01-20T08:00:00+00:00By Megan Ramsay

Emirates SkyCargo has added extra capacity to its freighter fleet, wet-leasing an additional two Boeing 747 freighters.

Chapman Freeborn eyes Saudi expansion with Ajex Logistics Services

2025-01-16T09:32:00+00:00By David Kershaw

Charter brokerage Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with Ajex Logistics Services.

Latest networks news

Second edition of International Sustainable Port Conference to be held in Bilbao and Getxo

LiftEx’s 20th edition to be held in Liverpool in 2025

Board-level changes at ESTA

Second edition of International Sustainable Port Conference to be held in Bilbao and Getxo
LiftEx’s 20th edition to be held in Liverpool in 2025
Board-level changes at ESTA

Latest ports and terminals news

Second edition of International Sustainable Port Conference to be held in Bilbao and Getxo
2025-01-16T08:00:00+00:00By Joshua Allen
The second edition of the International Sustainable Port Conference will be held in Bilbao and Getxo, Spain, on February 6-7, 2025.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to operate Gothenburg’s vehicle and ro-ro activities
2025-01-15T11:00:00+00:00By Joshua Allen
The port of Gothenburg has chosen Wallenius Wilhelmsen as its new operator for the port’s vehicle and ro-ro terminal, effective February 2026 under a 12-year concession agreement.
DeLuca to retire from Duluth in May 2025
2025-01-13T08:00:00+00:00By Joshua Allen
Executive director of Duluth Seaway Port Authority Deb DeLuca will retire on May 15, 2025.

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