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ShipMoney Announces Partnership with Megga Telecom

[By: ShipMoney] ShipMoney, a leader in digital payment solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Megga Telecom, a renowned telecommunications provider, to introduce eSIMCrew this holiday season. This innovative collaboration aims to enhance connectivity for travellers and overseas workers, offering them a seamless Data Roaming experience. With the rise of digital technology, eSIMCrew provides a […]

Poland’s Central Airport to transform European connectivity

In a landmark move for European aviation, Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has signed a Letter of Intent with Polish Airports (PPL) to collaborate on the construction of Poland’s largest infrastructure project—a new central airport set to become a hub for regional and global travel. This partnership unites two key players in Polish aviation, combining expertise […]

Embraer signs contract for two C-390 Millennium with an undisclosed customer

Embraer signed a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The contract also includes a comprehensive training and support package as well as the supply of spare parts. The aircraft will be specially configured to meet customers’ requirements, which include tactical transport of troops and vehicles, humanitarian aid, […]

Cathay Cargo appoints Siddhant Iyer to lead Cargo Global Partnerships

Siddhant Iyer, Head of Cargo Markets & Customer Solutions, Cathay Cargo will be taking up the role of Head of Cargo Global Partnerships. “After 3 years of exceptional leadership, Chris Bowden, our Head of Cargo Global Partnerships, will be moving to HAECO and promoted into the role of Group General Manager, Safety & Quality in […]

AZAL: Flights from Baku to several Russian cities suspended

Effective December 28, 2024, flights from Baku to five Russian cities—Mineralnye Vody, Sochi, Volgograd, Ufa, and Samara—have been suspended. This decision, taken by the Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Authority, follows the preliminary findings of an investigation into the recent crash of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight J2-8243 from Baku to Grozny. “It should be noted that […]

Silk Way AFEZCO and FF Construction collaborate to shape the future of Silk Way Cargo Village

Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) has entered into a landmark design and build agreement with FF Construction, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Silk Way Cargo Village within the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ). The agreement includes the design, engineering, and construction of three core facilities that will […]

Video: Storm Scatters Bags of Oily Waste From Spill Cleanup in Russia

  The bunker-fuel cleanup in the Kerch Strait region encountered a setback over the Christmas holidays: renewed stormy weather, combined with slow or inadequate removal of bagged waste. The efforts of countless volunteers went to waste when wave action tore open collected bags and scattered their contents across the waterfront near Anapa, according to Russian […]

Seaboard Marine Integrates LNG-Fueled Containerships into Fleet

Miami-based carrier Seaboard Marine is beginning the integration of a new class of innovative LNG-fueled containerships into its fleet servicing South America. The U.S. carrier highlights the advanced features and increased capacity as it placed the first two vessels of its new V-Class into the fleet with a total of six ships of the class […]

Israeli Missile Boat Commander Details Attack on Syria’s Navy

  The commander of an Israeli Navy missile boat that helped destroy Syria’s small surface fleet has given a rare interview about the operation, detailing the careful secrecy surrounding the planning.  On Dec. 9-10, Israeli forces struck Syrian Navy vessels at Latakia and Tartus, destroying the majority of the country’s fleet of surface combatants. In […]

Hapag-Lloyd Sets Work Disruption Surcharge for US East/Gulf Coast Ports

With the labor contract unresolved and fears increasing for another longshoremen’s strike at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coast, Hapag-Lloyd announced plans for surcharges for all containers booked to the ports. The strike could start in just three weeks and the fees would kick in days later should a strike occur. Hapag, Maersk, […]

Salvage Barge Prepares to Defuel Wreck of New Zealand Navy Ship

  Salvors have arrived at the wreck site of the survey ship HMNZS Manawanui, which went down off the coast of Opolu, Samoa in early October. The operation to defuel the ship took weeks to mobilize, due in part to permitting and approval processes, but the New Zealand Defence Forces report that work will now […]

Bosphorus Closed After Tanker Previously Damaged by Houthis Breaks Down

Vessel traffic along the busy sea lane in the Bosphorus was suspended today, December 26, by Turkish officials as they dealt with a disabled tanker. It is the latest in a series of incidents with tankers operating in the Russian oil trade that experienced mechanical problems in the seaway. Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety […]

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