Windracers, the British civil and defence drone manufacturer, has appointed Mark Farrell as Defence Sales Director to support its growing presence in the global defence market. Farrell brings over 20 years of experience in defence and unmanned aerial system (UAS) sales, having previously held senior roles at Quantum Systems and Lockheed Martin. In his new […]
The first U.S. Military Sealift Command support ship has arrived at the HD Hyundai shipyard in South Korea for maintenance. It is the first U.S. MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) assignment for Korea’s largest shipbuilder and part of its strategy to expand repair work and to support the United States. Hyundai Heavy Industries reported […]
The maritime industry has faced an extraordinary period of disruption over the past few years, from the Red Sea crisis and Ukraine conflict, to continued piracy threats in South East Asia. As we navigate these challenges, the lessons learned are reshaping how we approach maritime security globally. Drawing from extensive experience contributing to the […]
The Busan Coast Guard in South Korea is reporting the details on a recent MARPOL violation where it had to track down the vessel using detailed research. A small, Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship was identified as the source of the pollution and has now been detained after the Coast Guard pursued the ship. The incident […]
A suspicious shadow tanker that has already been investigated at least once this year is again being detained for further investigation. The French authorities confirmed to Reuters that the suspicious vessel now identifying as the Boracay (115,577 dwt), is anchored off Saint-Nazaire while prosecutors review the details. The French authorities have not said what […]
CargoAi, the leading freight and logistics technology platform announced the integration of its Quote & Book API with the Descartes Global Price Management (GPM) solution. The combined technologies advance the digitalization of the air cargo booking process by providing Descartes’ customers with simplified, on demand access to rates, schedules and capacity for 106+ airlines at […]
In this edition of The Maritime Executive’s podcast series, publisher and editor-in-chief Tony Munoz caught up with AkzoNobel business development manager Trevor Solomon, an expert on the history and the future of marine coatings. AkzoNobel is one of the leaders in the field, and their global team has served the maritime industry for decades. […]
SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline operating express daily scheduled and charter services and offering bespoke solutions between Dubai World Central (DWC) and key trade routes across the Global South, announced a significant expansion of its flight network into Africa, as part of the carrier’s long-term growth strategy. This strategic move reinforces SolitAir’s […]
From November 11-13, 2025, transport logistic Americas, air cargo Americas, and the project cargo Americas special exhibition will take place. For the first time, the accompanying conference program will run across two stages, enhancing opportunities for personal exchange among the exhibitors and participants shaping the future in Miami. With an expanding conference program, transport logistic […]
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has been awarded BEAM Plus BI V2.0 Platinum rating for the upgrade of its learning and development centre “Hactl Think Park” at its SuperTerminal 1 North Office Block. Hactl Think Park is a total re-imagining of Hactl’s training facility offering a […]
The growing market in medical aesthetic products moving from South Korea to Chia is proving valuable to the U-Freight Group. It comes one year after the company signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Shanghai Hongyu Supply Chain Management Co (HYSC). Simon Wong, chief executive officer if the U-Freight Group said: “In order to meet the […]
SmartKargo, a global leader in SaaS solutions for air cargo management, announced that VietJet has adopted AIRCAM, SmartKargo’s AI-powered Revenue and Capacity Management (RCM) solution. The move underscores VietJet’s commitment to boosting cargo profitability, optimising network capacity, and strengthening its position as a key player in the fast-growing Asian e-commerce and air cargo markets. Fully […]
