Singapore Shipping & Logistics Newswire

Mastering Global Logistics: How Consolidated Shipping and Freight Forwarding Drive International Trade Success

In today’s interconnected global economy, efficient logistics solutions are the backbone of successful international trade. For businesses navigating the complexities of cross-border commerce, understanding the strategic advantages of consolidated shipping …

LNG-powered Quetzal ushers ‘next era’ of ocean shipping for Crowley

LNG-powered Quetzal, a newbuild containership chartered by U.S. shipping and logistics company Crowley from Eastern Pacific Shipping, has set sail on its inaugural commercial voyage, opening the “next era” of ocean shipping with a new class of vessels for …

DHL Supply Chain launches new pharma hub in Singapore

DHL Supply Chain launched a new pharma hub in Singapore, a dedicated facility for pharmaceutical logistics. The €10 million facility is part of DHL Group’s €500 million investment into Asia Pacific to bolster its life sciences and healthcare (LSHC) …

DHL Supply Chain opens a new pharmaceutical hub in Singapore

DHL Supply Chain, a German contract logistics services provider, has launched a new pharma hub in Singapore. This dedicated facility for pharmaceutical logistics represents an investment of $11.37m. It is part of DHL Group’s broader $568m commitment to …

Bangladesh, Singapore to finalise FTA by 2026

Bangladesh and Singapore have reiterated their commitment to finalise the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between two countries by 2026.  They also agreed to work towards concluding the agreement on customs cooperation, the revised protocol for the avoidance of …

Singapore’s Vasi becomes first liner casualty of 2025

Vasi Shipping, a small Singaporean containership operator, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, founded 13 years ago, has $19m of debt owed to creditors. Previously, it operated on intra-Asia routes on three owned ships, all of which it has sold recently …

Bangladesh, Singapore commit to finalize FTA by 2026

Bangladesh, Singapore commit to finalize FTA by 2026 Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin and Singapore Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Luke Goh finalized the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 2026 during the fourth Foreign Office …

DHL opens new $14.9m pharma hub in Singapore

It features specialised temperature-controlled zones. DHL Supply Chain launched a new $14.9m (EUR10m) Pharma Hub in Singapore, a facility for pharmaceutical logistics. The 8,200-square-metre hub at 8 Jurong Pier features specialised temperature-controlled …

Italy’s secretive shipping tycoon emerges as lead player in Li Ka-Shing’s $25 billion ports deal

Mr Gianluigi Aponte, who founded MSC Mediterranean Shipping, leads the deal to buy 43 ports from Mr Li’s CK Hutchison Holdings.PHOTO: AFP ROME - Mr Gianluigi Aponte, the secretive Italian billionaire who founded MSC Mediterranean Shipping, has emerged as a …

Singapore receives 14 proposals to boost LNG supply

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has received 14 proposals under its Expression of Interest (EOI) to scale up the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore.   A total of 18 companies took part in the …

Bangladesh, Singapore to finalise FTA by end of next year

Bangladesh and Singapore have committed to finalising a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of next year, as discussed during the fourth Bangladesh-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations held in Singapore today. The Bangladesh delegation was led by …

Singapore shipping company ONE appoints Libya agent

MTI downgrades Singapore's GDP growth forecast for 2025 to "0.0 - 2.0%"

The ministry said the spike in uncertainty may lead to a larger-than-expected pullback in economic activity as businesses and households adopt a "wait-and-see" approach before making spending decisions. On 14 April 2025 (Monday), Singapore’s …

Singapore’s first train hotel will be open for bookings in second half of 2025

In a statement, Yap Eai-Sy, JTC’s director for New Estates Business Development and Marketing, said: “Train Pod @ one-north is a progression from Tiny Pod’s shipping container hotel testbed at one-north. More than just a space to test new concepts, …

US Tells Singapore Banks, Shippers to Expect More Iran Pressure

(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s financial and maritime sectors should expect the Trump administration to ramp up pressure on Iran’s oil industry and on Chinese buyers of the country’s crude, US Treasury officials told bankers and shipping executives during a …

DHL Supply Chain strengthens Life Sciences & Healthcare infrastructure with new Pharma Hub in Singapore

The new facility is part of DHL Group's €500 million investment in Asia Pacific for the sector Regional capabilities are expanded to support global healthcare trends and address growing sector demands SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 April 2025 …

The ‘great’ compromise: IMO agrees to global carbon price for shipping

With the aim of achieving net-zero emissions from international shipping by 2050, IMO has agreed to a mandatory carbon pricing mechanism and global fuel standard for the sector, setting the stage for its formal policy adoption in October. But getting to an …

money US-China tariff war a major risk: Singapore slashes GDP forecast for 2025 to 0 to 2%

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) downgraded Singapore's economic growth forecast for 2025 to zero to two per cent, citing the current US-China tariff war as a major risk to growth. In February, Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) was …

Singapore slashes 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0-2% as US-China trade war bites

Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced today (April 14, 2025) that they have cut the city-state’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 to “0.0 to 2.0%”, a downgrade from the 1% to 3% range they had previously set. The cut follows concerns that …

Logistics Plus Once Again Ranks Among Transport Topics 2025 Top 100 North American Logistics Companies

Logistics Plus was also named a Top Dry Storage Warehousing Firm and a Top Freight Brokerage Firm again. ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and …

JohnPac Sets Industry Standard with Innovative, High-Quality Industrial Packaging Solutions

CROWLEY, LA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JohnPac, a leading industrial packaging distributor and polypropylene bag manufacturer, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to delivering superior packaging solutions for businesses …

Mumbai to host the most anticipated Fuels of the Future conference 2025 on 11th June 2025

Rex Conferences is thrilled to announce the Fuels of the Future Conference 2025, to be held on June 11, 2025, at the renowned Leela Hotel in Mumbai. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- India Sets Stage for Fuels of …

JohnPac Revolutionizes Custom Industrial Packaging with High-Quality Solutions

CROWLEY, LA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JohnPac, a leading provider of custom industrial packaging and manufacturing capabilities of polypropylene bags, is redefining the industry with its innovative packaging products …

Toptekk Introduces Advanced Diagnostic Solutions for Heavy-Duty Trucks

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toptekk, a specialist in truck emergency solutions, announced today the introduction of two flagship diagnostic products designed to address the evolving maintenance needs of heavy-duty …

BoxLogix Transforms Dot Foods’ Cold Order Fulfillment with Advanced Packing Automation

Scalable automation boosts packing speed, accuracy, and efficiency in Dot Foods’ cold chain operations. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BoxLogix Transforms Dot Foods’ Cold Order Fulfillment with Advanced …

PRG Retail Group, the First Kids & Family Hub in the Childcare and Toy Sector, Selects GXO as its Managed Transport ...

TREZZO SULL'ADDA, Italy, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today the signing of an agreement with PRG Retail Group, one of the main retailers of …

DHT Holdings, Inc. announces the sale of two VLCCs

HAMILTON, BERMUDA, April 15, 2025 – DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) (“DHT” or the “Company”) today announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell the DHT Lotus and the DHT Peony for a combined price of $103 million. Both vessels were built at Bohai …

Restspace Launches Spatial Utility Protocol for Adaptive Physical Infrastructure

Restspace introduces a decentralized protocol that transforms underused spaces into responsive, value-generating infrastructure for real-time coordination. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Restspace today …

Cabka N.V. Publishes 2024 Integrated Annual Report with ESRS-Aligned Sustainability Statement

PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam 15 April 2025. Cabka N.V. (together with its subsidiaries “Cabka”, or the “Company”), a company specialized in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into innovative Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP), today announces the …

New Synthetic Biofuel Promises to Address the Marine Industry’s IMO and FuelEU Maritime Emission Restrictions For Good

GRIN MARIN is a synthetic marine biofuel that dramatically drops all engine emissions. Being Plug-In, it can be burnt without any changes in the vessel engine. ATHENS, GREECE, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tailors Group announces the …

InstantGMP PRO™ Ahora Disponible en Español, Expandiendo Soluciones de Cumplimiento para Fabricantes Globales

El software InstantGMP PRO ya está disponible en español, ayudando a los fabricantes en América Latina a optimizar los procesos para el cumplimiento de las BPM. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InstantGMP™, un …

The Weedon Group Appoints New Managing Director

The Weedon Group, UK’s leading independent corrugated packaging manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Cutts as its new Managing Director UNITED KINGDOM, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Weedon Group, the UK’s …

International Safety Advisory Announces Launch of ProEye DTR®: Setting New Standards in Maritime Safety

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Safety Advisory (INTSA) introduces the ProEye DTR®, an autonomous man overboard (MOB) rescue system designed to enhance response times and improve survival rates in …

BigRentz Honored as Finalist for Prestigious U.S. Supplier of the Year Award at ConnexFM 2025 National Conference

CEO Leads Behind-closed-doors DEMO Lab Session Showcasing Game-changing Procurement Solution IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigRentz, a leading construction procurement software platform, was honored last week as …

RideShare Carz, a Leading Rental Provider for Gig Drivers, Begins Rollout of Vulog-Powered Tech Platform

Rideshare Carz has partnered with Vulog to enhance its rental offer for gig drivers and lay the groundwork for future growth. TORONTO, CANADA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RideShare Carz, a leading rental provider for gig economy drivers …

Intrinseque Health Announces Strategic Investment in Melaka, Malaysia

Intrinseque Health Announces Strategic Investment in Melaka, Malaysia to Expand Operations and Strengthen its Regional Supply Chain Capabilities MELAKA, MALAYSIA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intrinseque Health, a leading global provider of …

Haugesund Stevedoring will monitor reefers with technology from Identec Solutions

Norwegian company equips the Haugesund Cargo Terminal HCT with Reefer Runner for automated and remote 24/7 management and monitoring of refrigerated containers. KRISTIANSAND, NORWAY, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 15.2.2025 Austrian- …

SGS to Showcase e-Customs Innovations at Transport Logistic 2025 SGS

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its return to Transport Logistic 2025. This premier four-day trade show will take place at Messe …

Mullen Group Ltd. To Acquire Leading Customs Brokerage Company

OKOTOKS, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive share purchase …