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DFSK’s electric cargo hauling EC35 officially priced

DFSK South Africa have finally announced the pricing of R550 000 for its EC35 electric panel van it describes as an... DFSK South Africa have finally announced the pricing of R550 000 for its EC35 electric panel van it describes as an “innovative and …

The Effect of Cargo Hijackings on Economic Security and Foreign Direct Investment in Mexico

Abstract Over the previous decade, there has been a substantial increase in cargo hijacking of semi-trucks throughout Mexico.  These hijackings have become a threat to Mexico’s economic security and to foreign investors looking at offshoring or nearshoring …

Qingzhou cargo spacecraft debuts amid Space Day celebrations

Photo: Deng Xiaoci/GT   Qingzhou, China's next-generation cargo spacecraft designed for future in-orbit supply delivery including to the China Space Station, makes its public debut in Shanghai on Thursday, with a life-size model of the spacecraft …

Two men accused of shipping fentanyl disguised as protein powder from California to Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE - Two men are accused of shipping Fentanyl from California into Baton Rouge, recently filed court documents show. An affidavit from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says that Decorey London and Kenterrius Kelly paid $300 for a seven- …

US levies risk upsetting global shipping, says COSCO

US-China tariff war endangers LNG shipping

The ongoing tariff wars and retaliations have created havoc globally, with the LNG market expecting changes in trade patterns. While the US-China trade war appears to have minimal impact on LNG shipping (at least in 2025), the repercussions will be …

EV freight trucks unveiled at Wilsbach Distributors' Earth Day event

Funded with the help of two grants from the Pa. Department of Environmental Projection, the beverage wholesaler plans to launch its first EV trucks this spring. DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Wilsbach Distributors, Inc. announced that it will be implementing EV …

Limassol and Piraeus highlighted as key regional shipping hubs

Greek shipping executives continue to set the global benchmark for maritime expertise, a reputation that sees international organisations consistently turning to them for leadership. One of the latest examples is George Teriakidis, recently appointed …

Cargo Theft Report Reveals Rapidly Shifting Criminal Tactics And Emerging Targets

The BSI Consulting and TT Club 2024 Cargo Theft Report gives a detailed analysis of targeted commodities, prime locations for theft, regional hotspots and evolving strategies employed across the world. Detailed case studies are outlined and risk mitigation …

Essential advice from The Swedish Club for Masters handling liquid cargo

In response to the increasing pressures faced by maritime professionals to expedite cargo operations and to prevent cargo claims, marine insurance specialist The Swedish Club has released a comprehensive guide aimed at reinforcing the importance of …

Atal Solutions Kicks Off $123.7M Retrofitting Project to Drive the Future of Green Shipping

If the shipping industry were a country, it would be the sixth-largest polluter in the world. With its $123.7M retrofitting project, Atal Solutions — alongside Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping, and a consortium of partners — is taking …

Nor-Shipping 2025 – Deep Sea Minerals: Unlocking the future of sustainable resource extraction

As demand for critical minerals escalates, stakeholders worldwide are looking towards the seabed as a potential solution to supply constraints. With geopolitical tensions, environmental concerns, and technological advancements shaping the conversation, the …

New Study Confirms Barnacle Biofouling Is A Big Burden For The Shipping Industry

Nearly one-fifth of a sample group comprising 685 vessels inspected in dry dock were found to have more than 20% of their underwater hull surface covered by barnacles, and as much as one-third of the sample had more than 10% coverage, a new study has found …

The Don Young Port of Alaska prepares for a historic overhaul to cargo terminal

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After over 60 years of existence, the Don Young Port of Alaska is already in the process of the largest change since its inception. As part of the Port of Alaska Modernization Program, a contract for over $800 million in work was …

USTR Takes Action to Counter China's Dominance in Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors

On April 17, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced proposed trade actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) to counteract China's systemic dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding …

Old Dominion Freight Line reports revenue decline amid economic softness

Los Angeles sees rise in cargo thefts, impacting local businesses

Thieves in Southern California have repeatedly stolen from a local trucking company, bringing their own trucks, hooking them up to trailers, and driving off. Law enforcement agencies across the Los Angeles area are warning of an increase in cargo thefts. …

My Freighter’s Abdurakhmanov joins Cargo Facts EMEA 2025

Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, founder and chief executive of My Freighter, will join Cargo Facts EMEA 2025 for the panel discussion “Renewing widebody fleets amid the capacity shortage” on Wednesday, May 7, at 13:30 (GMT +3). The seventh annual Cargo Facts EMEA …

Shippers blame port challenges for cargo clearing difficulties

Shippers operating in the nation’s maritime sector have decried soaring port charges, exchange rate fluctuations, among others, adding that the charges are driving the cost of doing business in Nigeria to unsustainable levels. This is even as they said …

DEXA Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity Reflecting Airline Status and Innovation in Autonomous Delivery

DAYTON, OH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DEXA (Drone Express), a leader in autonomous drone delivery, today announced the launch of a bold new brand identity that reflects the company’s evolution into a certified U.S. air …

Kardex Releases 5th Anniversary Edition of Its Most Downloaded Warehouse Optimization Guide

The 5th Anniversary edition of “55 Best Warehouse Practices” offers fresh insights for warehouse leaders facing modern-day challenges. WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kardex Remstar, a global leader in dynamic storage …

MOL Group signs offtake deal to purchase 10,000 tonnes of CDR credits from Alt Carbon

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) and Alt Carbon, a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) company, announced a landmark deal to permanently remove 10,000 tons of co2 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, …

Dimerco’s May Freight Report Highlights Trade Realignments, Air Capacity Shifts, and Ongoing Tariff Uncertainty

Dimerco’s May report reveals how tariffs, shifting trade routes, and capacity cuts are reshaping global freight flows and logistics strategies. TAIPEI, TAIWAN, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The May 2025 edition of Dimerco Express Group’s Asia- …

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. – Announcement of 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

ATHENS, Greece, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (the “Company” or “OET”) (NYSE:ECO / OSE:OET), announced today that it has scheduled its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Greek time (the “Annual …

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Announces Cash Distribution of $0.05 per Unit

PIRAEUS, Greece, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”) (NYSE:NMM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash distribution of $0.05 per unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. This …

Billor Expands Network With New Delivery Center in Jacksonville, FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Billor, committed to empowering truck drivers to achieve the American Dream through entrepreneurship, today announced the opening of its new Delivery Center in Jacksonville, FL. This important …

Landstar System to Release First Quarter Results on Tuesday, May 13, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landstar System, Inc. (NASDAQ: LSTR) (“Landstar” or the “Company”) announced today that it has rescheduled its 2025 first quarter earnings release and conference call with analysts and investors for …

Freight Technologies Integrates with Blue Yonder TMS Through Bayer to Optimize Supply Chain Efficiency

HOUSTON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freight Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRGT, “Fr8Tech” or the “Company”), a logistics management innovation company, is pleased to announce its integration with supply chain management company Blue Yonder’s …

Saia Reports First Quarter Results

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering national less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, today reported first quarter 2025 …

BingEx Limited Files Its 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BingEx Limited (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FLX), a leading on-demand dedicated courier service provider in China (branded as “FlashEx”), today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal …

Apex Forklift Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence in Forklift Sales, Rentals, and Repairs in Miami

Apex Forklift marks 10 years of top forklift sales, rentals, and repairs in Miami, celebrating with special promotions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apex Forklift, a leading provider of forklift solutions in …

Midwest NDIA Compliance Conference to be held May 14, 2025, in Brookfield, WI

Navigating Compliance Risks to Drive Strategic Advantage Conference offers a unique opportunity to gain critical insights into navigating these complexities. BROOKFIELD, WI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Defense …

'Decoding Maritime Emissions': Trade Tensions and Environmental Pressures Reshape Shipping in Q1 2025

VesselBot's Q1 2025 analysis reveals 19.38% maritime emissions increase despite efficiency gains, as geopolitical tensions reshape global shipping patterns. ATHENS, GREECE, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In its latest quarterly analysis titled …

Small Businesses Shift How They Fund Growth

With bank lending tight and payment cycles long, small businesses are increasingly using factoring to access capital and stay in control of their growth. EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading invoice funding …

Data & Security at AccuSourceHR

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In April 2024, a major employment screening company suffered a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of more than 3.3 million people. Information like Social Security numbers, …

Plus Packaging Acquires APSTape to Expand Custom Tape Offering

More custom tape options, faster turnaround, and the same trusted service — now under one roof. MADISON, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plus Packaging, a US-based leader in custom packaging solutions, has officially acquired …

Minutes, Not Days: How ScheduleAI Is Redefining Audit Planning in the Certification & Inspection Industry

AI scheduling tool slashes planning time while improving efficiency in Testing, Inspection and Certification. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Testing Inspection and Certification industry faces mounting pressure …

Trademo Offers Free Tariffs Comparison and Landed Cost Calculator Tool - Access Now

Trademo unveils a free tool that allows trade professionals to verify tariffs and accurately calculate landed costs. Try it free until April 30, 2025. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trademo, a global leader in supply …

Cofactr Prepares U.S. Manufacturers to Navigate New Tariffs with Automated Documentation and Compliance Management

Supply Chain Management Platform Tracks Millions of Moving Components So Manufacturers Can Accurately Classify Products, Calculate Tariffs and Maintain Records NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cofactr, a source- …