Electronic bills of lading accelerate as industry shifts towards digitalising global trade
The adoption of electronic bills of lading is surging,…
European-linked container shipping emissions partly recover in 2025
Despite a 2.5% decrease in carbon emissions from European-bound…
Brazil’s Senate approves minimum freight rates regulation
The Brazilian Senate has passed a measure to tighten…
Maersk enforces strict Egypt export booking compliance rules
Maersk requiring all Egypt-bound export shipments to include a…
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for foreign worker permit compliance
The Saudi government has prolonged the deadline for employers…
Japan’s upcoming residence fee hike may impact long-term migration planning
Japan plans to significantly increase residence application fees from…
South Asia’s container trade reshaped by sustainability push and infrastructure growth in 2026
Maritime Gateway’s 2026 report highlights India’s rising dominance, port…
Air cargo liability shake-up prompts freight forwarders to revisit insurance and contracts
Industry experts warn that IATA’s revised Direct Air Waybill…
Capacity squeeze pushes Europe-bound India containers into prolonged booking delays
A surge in demand and reduced sailing schedules are…
HMM adopts hub-and-spoke model with new West Africa service
HMM launches its first hub-and-spoke service in Africa, aiming…
Freighter link launched between Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru, and Doha
MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have introduced a new…
US Supreme Court’s rulings reinforce executive control over immigration policies
Despite the Supreme Court blocking efforts to end birthright…
Malaysia introduces transit centres to streamline foreign worker arrivals
Malaysia has approved the establishment of transit centres for…
IATA’s new air waybill rules sparks air cargo liability disputes
The latest edition of The Loadstar‘s News in Brief…
South Africa implements mandatory online Traveller Declaration
The South African Revenue Service is rolling out a…
EU expands tachograph rules to include vans over 2.5 tonnes
From July 2026, new EU regulations will require light…
China launches first zero-carbon sea-river intermodal shipping route
China has inaugurated its first sea-river intermodal zero-carbon shipping…
Air cargo rates stay elevated despite Gulf capacity recovery
Global air cargo rates remain stubbornly high as capacity…