One in three seafarers charged illegal recruitment fees
A new study of seafarers has found that almost a third (31%) have been asked to pay a recruitment fee to secure a job onboard a vessel. Study findings by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) and maritime recruitment platform TURTLE mirror those from 2023, showing that charging recruitment fees – illegal under […]
Foreign talent and Singapore
Splash canvasses experts on how to make immigration more conducive to financial success in the Lion Republic in the latest chapter from our brand new, 60-page Singapore special. It remains one of the hot-button issues for Singaporeans – as it has been for decades – how to marry immigration laws with demographic realities. Singaporeans find […]
Western Global pilots reach agreement over stock plan class action
Western Global pilots have reached an agreement over a class action lawsuit alleging that an employee share ownership plan (ESOP) overpaid for airline stock. The two pilots that led the lawsuit reached an agreement with Western Global Airlines and its investment manager worth $14.5m, which will be paid out pro rata to approximately 353 members […]
American Airlines Cargo continues the roll out of CEIV Pharma certifications
American Airlines Cargo has achieved CEIV Pharma certification at its stations at New York JFK (JFK) and Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The carrier said that the certifications underscore its “commitment to quality in Life Sciences handling, as the process evaluates safety, compliance, consistency, and training at each station to achieve certification”. […]
CHI Aviation gains a foothold in Munich with Cargogate investment
Cargo handler CHI Aviation Handling has purchased a 74.9% stake in Munich Airport-based Cargogate. The investment gives CHI Aviation, which is part of the CHI Group, a presence at Munich Airport for the first time. Munich Airport will retain the remaining 25.1% of shares in the company. Cargogate offers a variety of services from its […]
How to Reduce the Cost of Importing in 2025
As interest rates start to fall, 2025 could be set to be a great year for importers and SMEs. Lower borrowing costs mean more opportunities for businesses to expand and invest in their supply chains. However, to truly capitalize on this favorable economic climate, importers must pay close attention to the hidden costs that come […]
Duvenbeck Group partners with Farizon to electrify European logistics
During the IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 fair in Hanover, Germany, the Duvenbeck Group finalized a strategic partnership with Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group. The agreement, inked by CEOs Hakan Bicil of Duvenbeck and Mike Fan of Farizon, focusses on enhancing the deployment of battery-powered electric commercial vehicles across European logistics operations to foster a sustainable […]
Red Light Therapy 101: Learn the Basics of Red & Near Infrared (NIR) Light
Traditionally, treatment options used to range from over-the-counter medications to physical therapy. In some cases, surgery is the solution for a certain condition. However, did you know that red light therapy has proven to be a great non-invasive alternative to many conditions? Red light therapy treats various conditions that affect your skin to even reduce […]
Why Boston is the Hub for Creative Video Production?
Boston has been paved with a history of filmmaking since the early 1950s (Source: ICA Boston). It has an interesting blend of vintage aesthetics and new-world technology. This has put Boston in the limelight as a backdrop for many films and commercials. Boston is a breeding ground for creativity. It is home to many famous […]
Wallenius Wilhelmsen upsizes four vessels on order to world’s largest
Scandinavian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the twelve Shaper Class vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased in size from 9,300 to approximately 11,700 CEUs. The vessels will be the largest Pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in the world and are expected to play an important […]