IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes; launches work on substandard shipping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea. The guidelines, adopted by the Legal Committee during its meeting in London from 24 to 28 … Continue reading IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Impact Newswire08/04/202508/04/2025

Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain, and Jerrell Shelton, CEO of Cryoport

Europe

DHL Group acquires CRYOPDP from Cryoport to strengthen “DHL Health Logistics”

The acquisition of CRYOPDP marks a significant step in DHL’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in specialized pharma logistics and expanding the breadth of its offering in the rapidly growing life science and healthcare sector. Press Release – 03/31/2025 – Bonn,Nashville – DHL Group (“DHL”) and Cryoport, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYRX) (“Cryoport”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the life sciences sector, are pleased to … Continue reading DHL Group acquires CRYOPDP from Cryoport to strengthen “DHL Health Logistics”

Impact Newswire07/04/202507/04/2025

Europe

€45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Joint Press release 02/21/2025 A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe. The DRIVE-E project is one of 39 innovative projects lately selected by the European Union to develop alternative fuel infrastructure. It will create a total of 1,400 new public charging points by the end of 2027. This includes … Continue reading €45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Impact Newswire26/02/202526/02/2025

Global

New China-Portugal maritime cargo route inaugurated to promote foreign trade

Source: Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) A new container export route between China and Portugal was inaugurated on February 18, with the aim of promoting foreign trade and injecting a new dynamic into international logistics cooperation. Under the guidance of pilots, the cargo ship Dingwei, loaded with 1,300 containers, slowly left the Jiangyin Container … Continue reading New China-Portugal maritime cargo route inaugurated to promote foreign trade

Impact Newswire26/02/202526/02/2025

Europe

Safe System Tool: Road Safety in Action

Media Release – 19 February 2025 – The International Transport Forum (ITF) is proud to announce the launch of the Safe System Tool, an innovative platform designed to support road safety assessments and interventions. This user-friendly tool empowers stakeholders to evaluate and enhance their strategies, projects, and plans, aligning them with the Safe System approach and to proactively reduce road deaths and severe injuries. The Safe System … Continue reading Safe System Tool: Road Safety in Action

Impact Newswire20/02/202520/02/2025

Asia

Tata Steel becomes India’s first steel company to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities to develop steel pipes for transportation of hydrogen

Press Release – Mumbai, January 29, 2025 ~ Company successfully developed hydrogen-compliant API X65 grade steel pipes, contributing to the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India ~ Tata Steel becomes India’s first steel company to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities to develop pipes for the transportation of hydrogen, marking a significant milestone towards achieving the country’s National Hydrogen Mission. The API X65 ERW pipes processed at Tata … Continue reading Tata Steel becomes India’s first steel company to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities to develop steel pipes for transportation of hydrogen

Impact Newswire03/02/202503/02/2025

Visualization of Hitachi Energy's new factory in Zaragoza, Spain

Europe

Hitachi Energy invests 30 million euros to expand its dry-type transformer factory in Zaragoza, Spain

Press Release – Zaragoza, Spain23-01-2025 Hitachi Energy announced an investment of 30 million euros to relocate and expand its dry-type transformer facility in Zaragoza, Spain, to a new state-of-the-art facility at the Zaragoza Logistics Platform (Plaza)1. Set for completion by the end of 2026, the new 22,000 square meter complex will be LEED Gold certified2 in sustainable architectural design, ensuring a balance between environmental care, social … Continue reading Hitachi Energy invests 30 million euros to expand its dry-type transformer factory in Zaragoza, Spain

Impact Newswire29/01/202529/01/2025

United States

225 Rail and UTLX Announce Strategic Partnership

Press Release – January 23, 2025 – CHICAGO – Union Tank Car Company (“UTLX”), a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company, and 225 Rail are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to serve railcar owners and shippers. Conveniently located on the South-side of the Houston Ship Channel, the collaboration between the two companies will consist of UTLX providing railcar cleaning and repair services at 225 Rail’s 1,000 railcar storage … Continue reading 225 Rail and UTLX Announce Strategic Partnership

Impact Newswire24/01/202524/01/2025