Gough steps down as chair of HTA
Strata Transport’s Marcus Gough has stepped down as chair of the Heavy Transport Association (HTA).
US and China escalate standoff with further reciprocal levies
Washington’s latest Section 301 measures have imposed steep voyage fees on Chinese-built and operated vessels calling at US ports. Beijing retaliated with levies on US ships and tighter rare earth export controls, reigniting tensions between the world’s two largest economies ahead of high-level trade talks later this month.
Total Movements delivers to Indian oil refinery
Indian project logistics specialist Total Movements has delivered a pair of 643-tonne coke drums to one of the largest oil refineries in India.
Laurie steps up at Port NOLA
The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Adam Laurie as its chief financial officer.
deugro signs port handling agreement in Brake
Project forwarder deugro has signed a port handling agreement for wind turbine components at Germany’s port of Brake.
Wallenius SOL joins Gasum pool
Wallenius SOL’s dual-fuel vessels have joined Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as compliance generators.
FuelEU Maritime pooling schemes risk compliance failures without proper governance
Maritime pooling schemes designed to help operators meet FuelEU Maritime obligations could expose participants to significant liabilities if governance and risk management are overlooked in favour of cost considerations, industry experts warned.
Gosselin acquires Delcatrans
Belgium-headquartered logistics firm Gosselin has acquired 100 percent of the shares in compatriot transport and warehousing company Delcatrans Group.
Barcelona marks 40th office for ACS
UK-based charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its 40th office, in Barcelona, Spain. It will be led by Daniel Martin Rodriguez, who joins from the company’s Madrid office.
Collett adds Goldhofer blade lifter to fleet
Heavy transport provider Collett & Sons has purchased a Goldhofer FTV850, the second blade lifter trailer in its fleet.