Karle and Arnbert promoted at Wallenius SOL
Wallenius SOL has appointed Henrik Karle to fleet director/chief technical officer, with Mathias Arnbert stepping into his former role as chief operating officer.
JAS completes acquisition of Pentagon Freight Services
USA-based logistics firm JAS has completed the acquisition of Pentagon Freight Services, subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
Harlyn delivers subsea cable for offshore project
UK-based Harlyn Solutions has delivered 12 km of inter-array subsea cable for an offshore wind project, deploying a custom-engineered cable. It also shared details of its local talent pipeline developed through a long-standing connection with Newcastle University and its School of Engineering.
Keen retires from BIFA
At the end of October 2025, Robert Keen officially retired from the British International Freight Association (BIFA) after 26 years of service.
Ammonia-fuelled trade route could link South Africa and Europe by 2029
New analysis from the Global Maritime Forum shows that ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers could feasibly be deployed on the South Africa-Europe iron ore trade route as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035.
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose shipping rate update
Toepfer Transport’s monthly multipurpose rate index continues to hold firm. The average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift vessel was USD12,740 at the start of November 2025.
Harren restructures heavy lift and multipurpose operations
Harren Group is bringing its heavy lift and multipurpose shipping activities together, with SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine set to operate under the SAL banner.
Logistics Plus opens in Karachi
Logistics Plus has opened a new branch office in Karachi, Pakistan.
Özüdoğru joins JSI Alliance
Ekin Özüdoğru has joined JSI Alliance as manager chartering & projects - Türkiye, East Mediterranean and Black Sea, with immediate effect.
K+N plans Eastway acquisition
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) will acquire aerospace logistics firm Eastway Global Forwarding, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Completion of the transaction is slated for the end of 2025.
