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Nordisk Awarded A+ Rating

Nordisk Aviation Products’ AKE container earned an A+ rating under ULD Care’s Climate Impact Label, recognising its lightweight design and reduced CO₂ emissions in air freight. Weighing 54 kg and made of 78% aluminium and 18% aramid fibre composites, the container combines durability, recyclability, and second-life potential, supporting a circular economy approach. The certification underscores Nordisk’s […]

US tariffs have little impact on UK’s transport sector

82 percent of UK transport and storage firms report no impact from new US tariffs, with only 3.4 percent facing added costs, far lower than retailers and manufacturers ParcelHero says the sector has weathered the tariff changes better than expected, even after the end of the US de minimis exemption on low-value goods While manufacturers […]

DHL commits €300+ million to accelerate trade growth in Africa

DHL Group is investing over €300 million in Sub-Saharan Africa to expand infrastructure, enhance logistics capabilities, and support growth in sectors such as e-commerce, energy, perishables, and healthcare across its Express, Global Forwarding, and Supply Chain divisions The investment aligns with Africa’s rising trade momentum under the African Continental Free Trade Area, as the region […]

BARIG Welcomes Swiftair on Board

BARIG welcomes Swiftair as its newest cargo airline member, strengthening its network of more than 30 international freight carriers Swiftair, based in Madrid with a fleet of 43 freighters, serves Europe and North and West Africa for clients including global logistics firms and the UN BARIG and Swiftair highlight the value of flexible business models […]

Lesley Cripps to lead European sales for Oman Air Cargo

Oman Air Cargo has named Lesley Cripps as European Sales Manager to drive growth, develop key accounts and oversee its regional GSA network With over 30 years of industry experience, Cripps will work closely with the Muscat team to strengthen Oman Air Cargo’s product-led services across Europe, the Middle East and the Far East Her […]

Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP hold summit to accelerate regulation and infrastructure

Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP hosted a strategic meeting in São Paulo to align next steps for eVTOL implementation in Brazil, targeting commercial launch in 2027 Discussions focused on regulation, infrastructure such as vertiports and charging stations, and workforce training to support Urban Air Mobility growth CEO Johann Bordais said Eve is advancing both aircraft […]

Air Charter Service reaps rewards in Southeast Asia

Asia’s private charter market has outperformed the global average in the first nine months of 2025, with Air Charter Service’s Singapore office seeing a 61% increase in charter numbers year-on-year Revenue growth has been even stronger, up 155%, driven by regional economic shifts, corporate relocations from Hong Kong to Singapore, and Singapore’s status as a […]

Aviation sector must embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

SAF is the aviation industry’s most practical and scalable route to net-zero, cutting lifecycle emissions by up to 80% and now advancing under the UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill supported by CILT UK Produced from waste and renewable sources, SAF can power aircraft without modifications, helping airlines meet sustainability targets while creating green jobs and […]

NATO Sees Success in its Baltic Anti-Sabotage Mission

 NATO Maritime Command is pleased with the results of its enhanced patrols in the Baltic, which were ramped up in response to a string of suspicious a… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Calls for Vigilance Due to Rise in Piracy and Robberies in 2025

 The merchant shipping industry continues to face the threats of piracy and armed robberies, but the ICC International Maritime Bureau, in its latest… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

UK Sanctions Russia’s Two Biggest Oil Exporters

 For the first time, the government of the UK has directly sanctioned top Russian oil exporters Rosneft and Lukoil, the two biggest crude producers in… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Carbon Capture, Fuel Cells, and Wind Propulsion for Net-Zero Cruise Ship

 A partnership consisting of GTT and Bloom Energy is working together with France’s Ponant Explorations Group to combine fuel cells and marine carbon… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

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