Chris Lewis

TIACA award for Hactl packaging breakthrough

Hactl - Hong Kong’s largest independent air cargo handler –won the Corporate Category at the 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Awards for its ‘Redefining Cargo Packaging Through Circular Materials’ project. It aims to reduce single-use plastics in air cargo packaging by developing aviation-grade polyethylene plastic sheets using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Hactl has become the world’s first air cargo terminal to successfully develop and lab-validate 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets that ... [+]

Barcelona signs up three more cranes

Hutchison Ports BEST terminal in Barcelona has signed a deal with ZPMC for three new next-generation ship-to-shore cranes, in addition to the two cranes scheduled for arrival in June. All the new cranes will have 55 meters under spreader and an outreach of 26 containers.  [+]

A weighty contribution to water safety

The Port of Southampton recently donated a total has donated £5,000 to two local scouts groups to promote water safety. It comes from the Port’s Weighted Heaving Line Fund, which is generated from charges issued to vessels that use unsafe berthing practices, including throwing mooring messenger lines weighted with heavy objects. ... [+]

Single platform for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have integrated their cargo operations onto a single platform, with the migration of Hawaiian Air Cargo into IBS Software’s iCargo system. It replaces Hawaiian’s legacy system. Alaska Airlines has used iCargo since 2022. Customers access a consolidated online portal to book, ship and track cargo ... [+]

Coming home to roost in Dublin Port

Dublin Port has installed two new tern nesting pontoons at the Greenway and Great South Wall, in advance of the 2026 breeding season. Arctic and Common Terns return to the area every year, with hundreds of pairs nesting on purpose-built pontoons and in other dedicated nesting areas within the port. Dublin ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd COO steps down

Hapag-Lloyd chief operating officer Dr Maximilian Rothkopf is to step down from the company’s executive board on 30 June but will remain with the company in an advisory capacity for a transitional period to ensure a successful and seamless transition. The Supervisory Board will determine his successor later. [+]

Middle Corridor under spotlight as Gulf tensions rise

The Middle Corridor - linking Asia and Europe through Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey – should be given more attention as an alternative to more vulnerable Middle East routes, a webinar convened by Edinburgh Business School was told on 27 May. Academics, business people and experts explored whether the UK should ... [+]

CargoBeamer to run daily between south of France and Calais

Rail -road intermodal firm CargoBeamer is increasing the frequency of its Calais – Perpignan service from four to six weekly round trips. A fifth trip was added in April 2026, with a sixth to follow in June. It now offers daily departures in both directions from Monday to Saturday, making it ... [+]

Baxter Freight is top employer

Nottingham-based Baxter Freight has been recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to work in the UK. The award recognises top employers who are leading the way in employee engagement, workplace culture and overall employee experience. Companies are evaluated by their employees across six key areas, including; ... [+]

Notre Dame is matron of the French seas

CMA CGM has taken delivery of the Notre Dame, the largest containership currently operating under the French flag and the world’s Largest LNG-Powered box vessel. She has begun its maiden commercial voyage in Shanghai and is due to arrive in Europe in early July. At 400 meters long, 62 meters wide, and ... [+]

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