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Gebrüder Weiss: China remains a strong growth market

Despite signs of a slowing Chinese economy, logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss remains bullish on long-term growth in the region. In 2025, its China operations continue to post solid gains, driven largely by booming cross-border e-commerce and expanding warehousing capabilities. The company closed 2024 with €330 million in revenue—a 24 percent year-on-year increase. With strong air, […]

WFS Wins freighter handling contract as China Cargo Airlines returns to Paris CDG

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of SATS Group, has secured a new contract with China Cargo Airlines to handle its resumed all-cargo flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The agreement covers warehouse, ramp, and road feeder services for three weekly Boeing 777F freighter flights, marking the airline’s renewed cargo presence in Paris. This deal […]

Luxaviation ONE launches Cargo Charter Department

Luxaviation ONE, a division of Luxaviation Group, has launched a dedicated Cargo Charter Department, expanding its service portfolio to include bespoke freight solutions. The new department will manage time-critical, specialised cargo such as humanitarian aid, dangerous goods, medical supplies, aircraft parts, high-value items, and even live animals. Clients will benefit from full mission management including […]

CCE Group and Emirates sign MoU to co-develop next-gen cabin and cargo solutions

CCE Group and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to explore deeper industrial, digital, and commercial collaboration in the UAE. The strategic partnership will focus on co-developing next-generation cabin and cargo products, with an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. The MoU aims to strengthen UAE-based capabilities and […]

Parata Air launches new DAD-ICN route

Parata Air has launched a new daily cargo route between Da Nang, Vietnam (DAD) and Incheon, South Korea (ICN), effective November 24, 2025. Operated with an Airbus A332, the route supports growing trade demand between Vietnam’s manufacturing hubs and South Korea’s tech-driven economy. Extrans Global serves as the cargo GSA for the service out of […]

Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics sign SAF agreement

Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics have formalised their summer MoU on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into a long-term agreement, signed in Paris on November 21. Running through 2028, the deal will see CEVA credited with 8,000 tons of CO₂ reductions in 2025, using SAF sourced from waste materials and backed by audited sustainability certificates. The […]

Father & Son Team Sentenced for Importing Heroin in Juice Bottles

 A father and his son have been sentenced to brief, suspended prison terms for helping a crime group to import heroin into the UK in 2023. The consign… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Dutch Employees of Lloyd’s Register Plan Job Action Over Stalled Wage Talks

 Another key sector of the shipping industry is facing a potential job action as a rash of incidents has spread recently from ports to even the office… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

UK P&I and TT Club Begin Talks for Insurance Mega-Merger

 The UK P&I Club has announced plans to merge with affiliated firm TT Club, a major port insurer managed by the same enterprise, Thomas Miller. The tw… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

National Strike Again Closes Belgium’s Ports and Halts Inland Cargo Ships

Belgium’s three main labor unions banded together into what is likely the largest of the strikes over the past 10 months, protesting the country’s aus… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

U.S. Navy Cuts Constellation-Class Frigate, But Pledges Support for FMG

 The U.S. Navy has decided to terminate the last four ships of the Constellation-class frigate program, which has been delayed amidst reports of exten… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

China Consolidates Cruise Business as it Looks to Expand Domestic Market

The China Tourism Group reports that it will be leading an effort to boost the cruise ship market that includes the consolidation of the management of… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

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