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Azerbaijan and Japan intend to expand political dialogue and strengthen cooperation in various fields, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry stated following a meeting between Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and the new Japanese Ambassador to the country Furuya Tokuro, Report informs. The minister congratulated the ambass…
Bangladesh’s garment shippers face missed sailings and mounting pressure on delivery schedules as labour protests halt production and disrupt cargo movements to Chittagong port. Production was suspended at around 690 garment factories today, according to the latest information from Bangladesh, while roadblocks hampere…
This week the great and the good of the port industry will meet in London when the International Association of Ports and Harbours convenes its annual gathering. With the IAPH’s membership mostly comprised of the world’s port authorities, high on the agenda will be how to solve the persistently high levels of congesti…
Disruption to ocean shipping is not triggering a large-scale switch to airfreight – the cost of emergency lift is keeping most shippers at sea, according to DSV. Speaking at TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Miami last week, head of global airfreight Achim Martinka said such decisions depended on whether the business impact …
Delve straight into the numbers. In a nutshell: Chinese state-owned container line Cosco Shipping Holdings; (CSH) profit rose a whopping 81% in the third quarter as port congestion and long reroutes tied up ships and lifted freight rates, while Cosco Shipping Ports, the terminal operator it controls, reported flat pro…
Companies that have faced a cyber attack are now increasingly likely to face lawsuits too, from customers or staff over any breach of data security. JB Hunt is the latest: it is facing four proposed class actions, after a cybercrime group claimed to have taken employee information and millions of business records from…
In 2026 Amazon Logistics has moved from an in-house network to a carrier for hire: any business can now buy its freight, warehousing and delivery; merchants using its fulfilment service can put Prime delivery on their own websites; and sellers can buy LTL labels through it. AI shopping agents, including Amazon’s own, …
A rival railroad says Union Pacific’s chief executive frightened shippers away from a historic regulatory proceeding. Union Pacific (UP) denies making threats. The crucial question now is not just what Jim Vena said, but whether customers felt free to answer. How do you judge the public interest in a railroad merger i…
In this bonus episode of The Loadstar Podcast, we catch up with Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, fresh from Miami, where she attended TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF). Ms Lennane shares her key takeaways from the event, including the atmosphere on the ground, major leadership changes across the air cargo industry, and wh…
Global schedule reliability has become more seasonal, while weekly liner service deployments have grown increasingly volatile since the pandemic, according to new analysis by Sea-Intelligence. Drawing on its Global Liner Performance database, which tracks monthly vessel arrivals from July 2011 to September 2026, the c…
The European Commission will hold a dialogue on improving the competitiveness of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, also known as the Middle Corridor, chaired by European Commissioners Marta Kos and Jozef Síkela, Report informs, citing the Commission. The event is scheduled for November 17 and will bring together r…
After two ambitious Chinese-backed infrastructure projects were abandoned or stalled, Sierra Leone is turning to another Chinese partner to develop a “national” shipping industry. The financing model has changed, but familiar questions remain. On 19 October, Sierra Leone inaugurated its new national shipping company, …
Current conditions in the global critical minerals market offer Kazakhstan an opportunity to strengthen its position in global supply chains and attract new investment, according to a study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), cited by Report . Under BCG's forecasting model, by 2040, demand for several key mineral commod…
The new Ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan, Furuya Tokuro, has outlined key areas of activity to strengthen bilateral relations between Tokyo and Baku. According to Report , the diplomat noted in his official address that he arrived in Baku on October 26. According to him, even before his appointment, he frequently com…
Armenia hopes to resume border delimitation work with Azerbaijan in the near future, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said, according to Armenian media, cited by Report . "We have not yet reached an agreement on the next stage of the work or its timeline. However, I think we will discuss it, reach an agre…
Sultan al-Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), says the world's energy buffers have eroded since the launch of the US-Israel war on Iran with nearly one billion barrels of oil drained from global inventories, Report informs referring to Al Jazeera. Al-Jaber told an energy conference in Abu Dhabi t…
PRESS RELEASE Nov 1, 2026 11:01 PM Eastern Standard Time AIT Worldwide Logistics Expands Global Footprint to Oceania with Acquisition of Australia-Based Forwarder Connor Anderson International Strategic investment increases AIT’s geographic reach, high-tech logistics support capabilities ITASCA, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–S…
The miraculous fleet established by Greek shipowners since the early 20th century is fundamentally based on deeply rooted rules. One of the creators of these rules was John M. Carras, the founder of the Carras (Hellenic) fleet. The creators of the Greek maritime trade miracle were the Greek shipowners. In 1916, these …
Conflicts in the Middle East and security issues in the Strait of Hormuz have altered the dynamics of the global marine fuel market. In addition to rising bunker prices, the timely availability of fuel at desired ports has become one of the top priorities for shipowners. In the international maritime sector, the suppl…
CMA CGM, Nike, and Gemadept have announced a new transportation solution that combines a battery-powered barge, charging infrastructure, and renewable electricity in Vietnam. According to CMA CGM's statement dated October 29, the route connects the Nike cargo delivery point in Ho Chi Minh City with the Gemalink deep-w…
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), composed of 40 member states, will convene in London from November 2 to 6. According to the organization's announcement, the 138th session will commence on Monday, November 2, at 09:30 local time. A prominent agenda item concerning maritime transport is the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that they decided to work together on the Black Sea grain corridor following his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on October 31. The statement was published on the official website of the Ukrainian presidency. Zelensky indicated that a significant…
The Indian Ocean Maritime Security Centre (MSCIO) announced that the Iranian fishing vessel Azini was hijacked by armed pirates on October 29 off the northeastern coast of Somalia. In the warning numbered 161/26 dated October 31, it was stated that the security situation of the crew is unknown. In the Centre's update,…
The M/T Listraum, constructed at the İÇDAŞ Shipyard, has been delivered to Utkilen Shipping AS. The Norwegian shipowner announced that the delivery took place on October 22. The development regarding the second tanker in the four-vessel newbuilding program was reported by Denizhaber.net on November 2. According to Utk…
The expansion investment of Autoport Port in the Izmit Gulf is currently on the agenda of international financial institutions. A project record from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), dated October 28, indicates the provision of a loan of up to $30 million to Autoport Port Operations Inc. Ad…
The Russian Ministry of Transport has opened a draft law to public consultation that aims to limit the entry of older vessels into the country's ports. The ministry's announcement on October 30 was reported by PortNews on November 1. The draft provides for a transitional period based on the validity of the classificat…
Applications for Port Exit Certificates for maritime vessels not subject to regulations can be made through cooperatives via the Port Management Information System. The letter from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs, dated October 28, and the accompanying guidelines specify the conditions of the new applicati…