The Ocean Alliance (CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen, and OOCL) has just unveiled its “Day 10” East-West network, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. Key message: despite the signals of a gradual return to the Red Sea, the alliance chooses, for the time being, to continue routing...
The Jones Act, a historical pillar of American cabotage (ships built in the USA, registered in the USA, crews from the USA), has just been strengthened… not by a new law, but by a judicial decision. A Hawaiian rum company, Kōloa Rum, was trying to obstruct the application of the...
Lloyd’s Register is sounding the alarm on a very concrete problem: the proliferation of alerts and alarms on board eventually reduces the effectiveness of safety itself. When the systems trigger notifications continuously, the crew can fall into a form of saturation: they treat the emergency as routine, and the routine...
A British consortium is putting back on the table an idea as spectacular as it is controversial: using nuclear power as a propulsion solution for the merchant navy. The main argument is clear: if the “zero emissions” goal becomes non-negotiable, the industry will have to explore all options capable of...
The road transport market is starting the year on a stronger note than expected. January indicators show spot rates that remain high, even tho they have slightly receded after their late December peak. This resilience suggests a still favorable supply/demand balance, and especially a capacity that is not as “overabundant”...
DNV, one of the world’s pillars of classification, certification, and maritime safety standards, announces a leadership transition with the appointment of an interim president and CEO. This type of decision, often perceived as internal, nevertheless has a much broader scope: DNV directly influences compliance, insurance, ship safety, and part of...
The “on-time” performance of air cargo deteriorated in 2025, reminding us of an often underestimated reality: speed is no longer enough, it is reliability that makes the difference. Behind this decline, several factors combine: capacity readjustments, operational constraints at certain hubs, and disruptions related to regulatory and commercial changes that...
The Tecon 10 case, one of the most closely watched port projects in Latin America, is facing another delay. The auction scheduled to award this strategic terminal in Santos is being postponed, with the calendar now pointing toward spring. This decision extends a period of uncertainty that weighs on investors...
Swissport continues its expansion in specialized logistics with the opening of a new center dedicated to perishable goods at London-Heathrow Airport. Covering an area of nearly 2,700 m², this facility is designed to handle up to 30,000 tons of temperature-sensitive goods per year. The site integrates state-of-the-art infrastructure for the management...
The company Cargo Wings Express marks a strategic turning point in the development of air freight in North Africa with the acquisition of two Boeing 737s converted into cargo planes. This decision accompanies the official launch of its operations from Tunisia, with the clear ambition of becoming a credible regional...
