A British maritime investigation revisits a collision that occurred in 2023 in the North Sea (German Bight) between a bulk carrier and a general cargo ship, resulting in a rapid sinking and several fatalities. The report highlights a series of risky operational decisions: tolerating a crossing distance deemed too short,...
NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers claims to have made a significant breakthrough in the decarbonization of maritime transport by operating a dual-fuel bulk carrier with low-carbon intensity methanol. According to the shipowner, the exercise carried out around a copper concentrate flow for BHP would have achieved approximately a 65% reduction...
Chinese e-commerce is accelerating its transformation in Europe: JD.com is preparing to launch Joybuy, a retail platform designed for the European market, and is relying on JoyExpress (the group’s logistics branch) to deploy an “in-region” distribution chain. Specifically, the ambition is to shift from a model largely based on cross-border...
A new fault line is emerging in Brussels around the EU-Qatar air agreement. Organizations representing companies and unions are pushing for a suspension of the provisional application of the agreement, citing concerns about governance and competitive balance. Their main argument: the agreement did not sufficiently guaranty “balanced” competitive conditions in...
The project to transform Manston, a former strategic site in Kent, is back at the center of the cargo game in the United Kingdom — but with a major condition: finding additional funding. The project proponent indicates aiming for approximately £750 million in additional funding to finalize the revival and...
The Asia-West Africa route is emerging as one of the most dynamic corridors, and shipowners are quickly adjusting their operations. In the face of a marked increase in volumes last year, Maersk and CMA CGM are reorganizing their cooperation to better capture demand and, above all, to streamline operations. The duo...
Against the usual early-year scenario, spot rates from Asia are falling sharply even as the annual negotiation season between shippers and carriers enters its decisive phase. Traditionally, the approach of the Lunar New Year is accompanied by a price increase aimed at strengthening the carriers’ bargaining power. This time, the...
The parcel locker specialist InPost is heading toward a delisting thru a cash offer valuing the company at around 7.8 billion euros. The operation would be led by a consortium headed by Advent International and FedEx, alongside the founder (through his investment vehicle) and an existing shareholder. According to the reported...
The South Korean carrier HMM is launching an early retirement program primarily targeting senior employes. The company offers a package including compensation equivalent to at least two years’ salary, along with support for retraining, reemployment, or entrepreneurship. Officially, HMM presents the approach as a lever for internal organization, aiming to streamline...
The energy issue is back at the center of maritime affairs. According to Seatrade, the European Union is considering a change in doctrine: replacing the mechanism of capping the price of Russian crude with a more radical approach, targeting maritime services associated with transportation. In short, the idea would be...
