The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions.

Newport Shipping Group has purchased 100 scrubbers with options for an additional 100 units from Chinese scrubber manufacturer Weihai Puyi Marine Environmental Technology Co (Puyier).

The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays for today's society and addresses the economic, social and environmental impacts of this global industry.

The cruise ship “Viking Sky” sailed into the Kiel Fiord on her maiden visit to Kiel early on Tuesday morning escorted by a water fountain display from a local tug. The ship’s arrival also marks the ninth and final occasion this season on which a cruise ship has visited the port for the first time.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2018 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which showed that passengers are looking to new technology to give them more control, information and improve efficiency when they travel.

• logitrans 2018 to take place in Istanbul on November 14-16
• Air cargo growing, rail cargo premiering, digitalization the current trend
• Exhibitor participation at last year’s level

Singapore-based shipmanager commended for its impressive fleet growth, operational excellence and strong commitment to CSR

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was unchanged from the previous month but was less than half the five-year average growth rate of 5.1%.

On Friday, police in Copenhagen closed multiple bridges and ferries as they conducted a massive manhunt related to a "serious crime."

The Transport committee of the European Parliament has announced support for the the removal of tax barriers for the uptake of shoreside power (cold ironing) this week.

Imperial Logistics International has been named "Best European Warehouse Supplier 2018" by Versum Materials, a leading electronic materials company providing high-purity chemicals and gases, delivery systems, services and materials expertise.

In accordance with the new strategy devised under the leadership of CEO Ville Haapasaari, the Port of Helsinki aims to be the most functional port in the world. Accordingly, the Port will focus its future business operations on services for ship passengers and cargo transport chains.

The fight against bribery and corruption in the shipping world is being led by Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) which is currently the first and the only ship registry to have implemented and be certified for ISO 3700: 2016 related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards.

• Most important sustainability index in Switzerland
• Sustainability as an integral part of Kuehne + Nagel’s corporate policy

More than 250 participants had the opportunity to nurture and deepen the good relationship between Hamburg and St Petersburg at the Port Evening staged by Port of Hamburg in St Petersburg. Since 1957 Hamburg and St Petersburg have developed strong economic, cultural, social and scientific contacts. The ports of both cities have had good business contacts for many decades. Now, with the politically tense situation Hamburg and St Petersburg are still maintaining their dialogue and close business cooperation.