ShippingSuez Canal refloats grounded bulk carrier after rudder failure

Suez Canal refloats grounded bulk carrier after rudder failure

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5 April 2026 9:00 AM IST

Bulk carrier XIN TAI YUAN was refloated after grounding in the Suez Canal, with navigation in the southern direction unaffected.

PerishablesEgypt opens Uruguay market to onion and garlic exports

Egypt opens Uruguay market to onion and garlic exports

Our Correspondent

4 April 2026 4:55 PM IST

Egypt secures market access in Uruguay for onions and garlic following technical negotiations and SPS talks in Rome.

ShippingONE names Hosaka as new managing director for Europe and Africa

ONE names Hosaka as new managing director for Europe and Africa

Our Correspondent

4 April 2026 11:30 AM IST

Tomohiro Hosaka takes the helm as ONE's MD for Europe and Africa, succeeding Kikuchi with vast global shipping experience.

LogisticsHellmann adds fifth UAE healthcare logistics centre

Hellmann adds fifth UAE healthcare logistics centre

Our Correspondent

3 April 2026 6:45 PM IST

New facility in Dubai South strengthens Hellmann’s UAE network for temperature-controlled healthcare supply chains.

Air CargoGlobal air freight hit by Middle East conflict, rates spike

Global air freight hit by Middle East conflict, rates spike

Our Correspondent

2 April 2026 8:08 PM IST

Air cargo rates surge and capacity falls as conflict in the Middle East disrupts key routes and impacts global trade.

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War-driven disruptions threaten global aid supply chains, warns UNICEF

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Africa’s cold chain gaps persist despite rising investments

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