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Teen’s Death on Carnival Cruise Ship Ruled a Homicide

 The teenager who died under mysterious circumstances on cruise ship Carnival Horizon earlier this month was killed by asphyxiation, and her death has… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

UK Tracks Two Years of Increased Russian Naval Activity

The UK’s Ministry of Defence reported details on additional sightings of Russian vessels in its waters after reporting a recent incident with a Russia… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Climate Group Uses Superyacht as a Billboard for Tax Messages

 In a direct action on London’s Canary Wharf last week, activist group Climate Resistance lit up the side of a luxurious superyacht with messages prom… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Livestock Carrier Accused of MARPOL Violations as it Tries to Unload Cattle

Animal advocacy groups are again sounding the alarm about a livestock carrier that appears to be roaming the Mediterranean seeking ports to unload its… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

SGP Breaks Ground On Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone & Terminal Expansion

Saudi Global Ports Group (SGP) yesterday celebrated a landmark moment in Saudi Arabia’s logistics development with the official inauguration of the Te… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Sanctioned Tanker Reaches Venezuela After Being Tracked by US Destroyer

A sanctioned tanker reached the anchorage in Venezuela on Sunday, November 23, after having turned away several times when a U.S. destroyer appeared o… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Appoints Sundeep Dhaliwal as General Manager

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Wilhelmsen) has reinforced its presence in the United States with the appointment of Sundeep Dhaliwal as General Manager o… Go to Source Author: The Maritime Executive

CHAMP Cargosystems appoints Gianluca Marcangelo as Vice President, Neo Program Engagement

CHAMP Cargosystems has appointed Gianluca Marcangelo as Vice President, Neo Program Engagement, to lead the global transition to its next-generation cargo management platform, Cargospot neo. Marcangelo brings over 25 years of experience in airfreight and logistics, with a track record in digital innovation, community engagement, and operational transformation across roles at Oman Air, Challenge Group, […]

Prestwick Airport doubles weekly Air China Cargo flights

• Glasgow Prestwick Airport has expanded its China connectivity as Air China Cargo doubled weekly freighter flights from four to eight, adding Chengdu to its existing Guangzhou route. • The move follows one of the busiest periods in the airport’s history, with three new cargo operators, major facility upgrades, and 200 new jobs created. • […]

Jambojet Cargo goes digital with WebCargo by Freightos

Freightos has announced that Jambojet Cargo, Kenya’s leading regional airline, has joined the WebCargo by Freightos platform, allowing freight forwarders to digitally book cargo capacity across Jambojet’s East African network. The integration provides instant access to nine routes connecting key economic centres in Kenya and Tanzania, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Malindi, Diani, Lamu and […]

FedEx releases Black Friday outlook for European SMEs

 Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, released fresh insights from a survey of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Europe that trade internationally. The findings predict strong sales in the run-up to Christmas with eight in 10 (81 percent) predicting their holiday season sales will be better this year than in 2024.  […]

TAPA EMEA and BIFA join forces as momentum grows to tackle rising freight crime in the UK 

TAPA EMEA and BIFA are strengthening their collaboration to help UK freight companies tackle rising cargo crime. Between October 2023 and September 2025, TAPA’s intelligence system recorded more than 137,000 incidents across EMEA, including 5,865 in the UK. Although loss values were reported in only nine percent of UK cases, they still totalled more than […]

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