Marine insurers in London have expanded the list of high-risk maritime areas in response to escalating hostilities across the Middle East. The decision was announced by the Joint War Committee (JWC), which represents marine insurance syndicates operating in the London market. The committee confirmed that several additional regions have now been formally...
Global container shipping leader MSC has declared an “End of Voyage” for all cargo currently bound for ports in the Arabian Gulf, citing the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. In a customer advisory, the company confirmed that containers currently under its custody — whether already at sea or...
European vehicle carrier United European Car Carriers (UECC) has confirmed the order of two new multi-fuel battery-hybrid Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs), marking another step in the company’s long-term strategy to decarbonise maritime automotive transport. The vessels, each with a capacity of 3,000 car equivalent units (CEU), will be built...
Global air cargo capacity connected to the Middle East remains significantly disrupted following the outbreak of conflict in the region, although early signs suggest the situation may be stabilising. According to data from aviation analytics firm Rotate, worldwide cargo capacity has declined by roughly 8 percent over the past 24 hours...
Air cargo community initiative LGG Connect has announced the addition of ACL Airshop as its newest associate member, strengthening the network built around Liege Airport (LGG). With the new addition, the association now counts 13 members, reflecting growing industry interest in collaborative initiatives designed to enhance the airport’s cargo ecosystem. In a...
Global air cargo equipment specialist ACL Airshop has appointed James Harris as its new chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition as the company enters a new stage of global development. Harris succeeds Bernhard Kindelbacher, who led the company over the past two years and will remain involved as a senior...
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global energy markets, driving a sharp increase in diesel prices and raising concerns across the logistics sector. In the United States, the weekly retail diesel price published by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration rose by 8.8 cents per gallon...
Autonomous trucking developer Torc Robotics is taking a significant step toward commercialization by expanding its testing program into one of the most challenging driving environments in North America. The Daimler Truck subsidiary has announced plans to begin operating autonomous trucks on public roads around Ann Arbor, Michigan, exposing its systems to...
European Cargo has announced plans to launch five weekly freighter services between China and Teesside International Airport while establishing a new operational base at the northeast UK airport. The carrier will deploy its Airbus A340-600 converted freighters, offering 76 tonnes of payload and 440 cubic metres of cargo capacity. The airline...
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has maintained its position as the world’s largest airfreight forwarder by volume, despite DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker earlier this year. The Swiss-headquartered logistics group reported 2.2 million tonnes of airfreight handled in 2025, up 7% year on year—outpacing DSV’s 2 million tonnes. While DSV briefly surpassed K+N in the...
