Two of the world’s most important air cargo hubs — Frankfurt Airport and Singapore Changi Airport — have joined Cargo iQ as strategic members. The announcement was made during the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) currently taking place in Lima, Peru. Marie Seco-Köppen, executive director of Cargo iQ, confirmed that both airports...
Teesside Airport has received its first European Cargo Airbus A340-600 freighter service, marking the launch of a new all-cargo link between the northeast of England and China. The inaugural flight landed on the morning of 11 March, opening what the airport sees as a major step forward in its cargo development...
Thai shipowner Precious Shipping has confirmed that three crew members from the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree are missing and believed to be trapped in the vessel’s engine room after the ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the company, the Thai-flagged bulker was struck by two projectiles at...
Dry bulk shipowner Star Bulk has confirmed that its vessel Star Gwyneth will be able to proceed to a repair yard under its own power after being struck by an unknown projectile while at anchor in the Arabian Gulf. Speaking at CMA Shipping in Stamford, Connecticut, Star Bulk president Hamish Norton...
With an estimated 1,000 internationally trading vessels stranded inside the Arabian Gulf, and many more unable to enter through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the key commercial questions now facing the shipping industry is simple: who pays for the delay? According to Menelaus Kouzoupis, partner at maritime law firm Stephenson...
Air cargo played a central role in sustaining global trade and economic growth in 2025, according to a new IATA report, which says the industry helped businesses absorb tariff shocks and adapt to one of the most uncertain trade environments in recent years. The report, released during IATA’s World Cargo Symposium...
Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz intensified after US President Donald Trump issued a series of stark warnings to Iran, threatening massive retaliation should the country attempt to block the critical maritime passage. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump warned that any attempt by Iran to disrupt oil...
As security risks intensify across key maritime corridors in the Middle East, container carriers are increasingly relying on complex multimodal routes to maintain cargo flows between Asia and the Gulf region. The escalation of tensions linked to the conflict with Iran has pushed several major shipping lines to suspend services through...
At a time when global supply chains continue to face disruption, forwarders that combine flexibility with specialized expertise are becoming increasingly valuable partners for shippers. From the Netherlands, Share Logistics Amsterdam is quietly strengthening its position as one of those partners. Operating close to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of Europe’s leading cargo...
Wamos Air has renewed its long-term partnership with ULD management specialist Jettainer, extending a relationship that began in 2018. The Madrid-based charter airline said the renewed contract will ensure the continued provision of modern cargo containers and reliable operational support across its network. According to Jettainer, the agreement includes a dedicated ULD...
