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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Tourism and reefs in danger: an oil spill spreads off the coast of Phuket

An oil spill from a sunken cargo ship has reached several beaches in Phuket, threatening local tourism and marine life.

Feb 27 • 08:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Oil leaks from a sunken cargo ship to Phuket's beaches

A cargo ship sailing under the Panamanian flag, the Sealloyd Arc, has sunk off the coast of Phuket, leaking 1,700 liters of oil that are now contaminating popular tourist beaches.

Feb 27 • 07:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Oil Spilled from Cargo Ship Reaches Tourist-Favored Islands

An oil spill from a sunken cargo ship off the coast of Phuket poses significant environmental threats and risks to tourism.

Feb 27 • 07:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Giant cargo transport alters traffic on the Dutra and mobilizes special operations in the region

A massive transformer weighing over 800 tons is causing traffic disruptions on the Dutra highway in Brazil, with expected congestion due to its slow movement.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Learn who the businessman arrested is suspected of participating in a whiskey cargo theft valued at R$ 1 million

Businessman Sirval Wandermurem Ferreira Neto has been arrested in Teresina, Brazil, suspected of being a key player in a criminal group involved in cargo thefts, including a recent R$ 1 million whiskey heist.

Feb 26 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reduction of cargo vehicle movement is perceived at the Rumichaca bridge, at the border between Ecuador and Colombia

Ecuador will increase its security tax on imports from Colombia, leading to a significant reduction in vehicle movement at the Rumichaca border.

Feb 26 • 18:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Poor Situation in the Gulf of Finland

The current ice conditions and windy weather are causing challenges for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ice conditions and wind cause problems for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland

Several cargo vessels are trapped in ice in the international maritime area and Finnish territorial waters of the Gulf of Finland due to current ice conditions and wind, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Delivery man is kidnapped, cargo stolen and abandoned in forest area, in João Pessoa

A delivery man was kidnapped and had his cargo stolen in João Pessoa, Brazil, before being abandoned in a forested area.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of Holding Driver Hostage and Stealing Load Worth R$ 102 Thousand are Arrested in the Federal District

Two individuals were arrested in Brazil for allegedly holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo valued at R$ 102,000.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman suspected of participating in whiskey cargo theft valued at R$ 1 million arrested in Teresina

A businessman suspected of leading cargo thefts in Piauí and neighboring states has been arrested in Teresina.

Feb 26 • 10:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will supply military rolling stock for PKP Cargo?

The Polish Ministry of National Defence plans to support PKP Cargo's purchase of railway rolling stock worth 400 million PLN, aiming to acquire locomotives and heavy-duty platforms for military logistics.

Feb 26 • 05:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Air cargo reforms signal push for non-oil exports

Nigeria is focusing on enhancing non-oil exports through air cargo reforms aimed at improving infrastructure and revenue generation.

Feb 26 • 02:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

‘B’Ododgwu platform doesn’t alter exchange rates’

The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified that its B’Odogwu platform does not alter exchange rates for cargo clearance.

Feb 26 • 02:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Second Narrows Rail Bridge malfunction traps 13 deep-sea cargo vessels

The Second Narrows Rail Bridge in Metro Vancouver malfunctioned, trapping 13 deep-sea cargo vessels and disrupting marine traffic in the area.

Feb 25 • 23:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver disappears after R$ 3.7 million cargo theft in Limeira

A 33-year-old driver has gone missing following a cargo theft involving R$ 3.7 million worth of electronics in Limeira, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF arrests men and recovers stolen cargo vehicle parts on BR-251

Two men were arrested and electronic modules stolen from cargo vehicles were recovered on BR-251 in Montes Claros.

Feb 25 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police Operation Against Cargo Theft Provokes Intense Confrontation in Morro do Sereno, Penha

A police operation in Morro do Sereno, Penha, resulted in a violent shootout as officers sought to recover a stolen cargo.

Feb 25 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of the largest cargo theft gang in Cubatão is arrested after investigations

Nivaldo Santos Domingues has been arrested for his involvement in a major cargo theft gang operating in the Baixada Santista region of São Paulo, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EuroDry Ltd. shows profitability and shifts to long-term charters

EuroDry Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed shipping company, reported strong performance in the last quarter of 2025, focusing on long-term charters and enhancing liquidity for new investments.

Feb 25 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Illegal cargo in a large passenger car trailer

Customs officers in Lithuania apprehended a Belarusian driver for attempting to smuggle cigarettes concealed within a modified trailer.

Feb 25 • 07:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Flete.com will quintuple its cargo loads

Flete.com, led by Marco Reyes in Mexico, aims to significantly increase its cargo transport from 2,500 in 2025 to 13,000 by 2026 with a $20 million investment focused on technology and customer base expansion.

Feb 25 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New ship in the Greek registry from the Karousis family

The cargo ship Doric Flame has recently raised the Greek flag, adding to the Greek registry.

Feb 25 • 05:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A large cargo of 2 million barrels of oil is coming from Venezuela to India

Venezuela is sending a significant oil shipment of 2 million barrels to India, indicating a major change in trade flow following the Caracas-Washington supply deal.

Feb 25 • 00:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck with stolen cocoa cargo worth nearly R$ 1 million is recovered in Bahia

A stolen truck loaded with cocoa powder, valued at nearly R$ 1 million, was recovered by the Civil Police in Bahia.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue intercepts almost half a ton of cocaine in paper cargo at the Port of Santos

Brazil's Federal Revenue Service seized nearly half a ton of cocaine hidden within a paper cargo at the Port of Santos.

Feb 24 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in flagrant with a cargo of anabolic steroids and irregular medications in Natal

A 37-year-old man was arrested in Natal, Brazil, for possessing over 900 bottles of anabolic steroids and irregular medications valued at approximately R$ 480,000.

Feb 24 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Port of Santos records the best January in history with a record in cargo movement

The Port of Santos in São Paulo had its best January ever, moving a record 12.7 million tons of cargo, influenced significantly by the agribusiness sector.

Feb 24 • 00:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals loot truck stuck in traffic on the Régis Bittencourt; video shows the action

Criminals were filmed stealing cargo from a truck stuck in traffic on the Régis Bittencourt highway in Juquitiba, São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 • 22:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Analysis of the Toyota Hiace: how the van simplifies heavy work

The article analyzes the Toyota Hiace, a commercial van designed to facilitate heavy-duty tasks, highlighting its cargo capacity, door configuration, and fuel efficiency.

Feb 23 • 16:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A cargo truck overturned on the road to MarijampolÄ—: traffic temporarily closed

A cargo truck overturned near Garliava, blocking the road to MarijampolÄ— and prompting a temporary traffic closure.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck with 15 tons of cargo overturns on SP-294 after driver falls asleep at the wheel, according to Artesp

A truck overturned on SP-294 in Itapuí, Brazil, after the driver reportedly fell asleep, leading to the closure of one lane and the shoulder of the road.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Did an American cargo plane penetrate Iranian airspace?

Reports surfaced about an American C-17 cargo plane allegedly flying over Iranian airspace, further fueled by tracking data, but a flight tracking service clarified that the plane's position was estimated, not actual.

Feb 23 • 12:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Russian Flights to Tehran: Is Moscow Maneuvering Against Washington through Radar?

Recent Russian cargo flights to Tehran amidst rising U.S. military presence in the Middle East raise questions about Moscow's intentions.

Feb 23 • 09:27 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Unusually Much Ice on Vänern – Watch Captain Bullen Break It with the Icebreaker Karl

The cold winter has led to significant ice formation on Lake Vänern, necessitating the icebreaker Karl to clear a path for cargo ships.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Super trailer with million-dollar cargo to Saudi Arabia faces 'watchmaker's work' on SP highway

A massive logistics operation involving the transport of a 540-ton transformer from Greater São Paulo to Saudi Arabia is underway, showing the challenges of transporting sensitive equipment.

Feb 22 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of a gang is arrested with a stolen truck loaded with cookies in Piauí

A driver was arrested while driving a stolen truck loaded with cookies in Piauí, suspected of being part of a criminal organization specializing in cargo theft.

Feb 22 • 19:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The largest helicopter in the world is so huge it once carried a 23,000-year-old frozen woolly mammoth

The Mil Mi-26, the world's largest helicopter, was designed for heavy cargo transport and can carry up to 20 tonnes, making it a unique piece of aviation history.

Feb 22 • 10:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Collision Accident Off Toba, Mie: Deck Officer of Cargo Ship Arrested on Charges of Negligent Homicide

A deck officer from a cargo ship involved in a collision off the coast of Toba, Mie, has been arrested on charges of negligent homicide and endangerment.

Feb 21 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Serious incident in Guarulhos involves Boeing from Gol and cargo jumbo; see video

A serious incident occurred at Guarulhos Airport involving a Gol Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737-800 and an American Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F, with both aircraft landing simultaneously on parallel runways.

Feb 20 • 16:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cargo with weight-loss pens, cell phones, and appliances seized by the PRF in Southern Piauí

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) intercepted a truck carrying weight-loss pens, cell phones, appliances, and a video game in Piauí, revealing issues with legal compliance regarding purchases made in Paraguay.

Feb 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Foreign brand cargo without invoice seized on BR-381

The Federal Highway Police seized 10 boxes of foreign brand shirts without an invoice on BR-381 in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government has a controversial first project for the reconstruction of the Bratislava port. The container transshipment is set to cost 25 million

The Slovak government is advancing a controversial project that involves the reconstruction of the Bratislava cargo port, with an initial phase costing 25 million euros.

Feb 20 • 08:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Possible Collision of Two Vessels Off Toba, Mie; One Person Heart-Stopped, One Missing

A cargo ship reportedly collided with a fishing vessel off the coast of Toba, Mie Prefecture, leading to one person in cardiac arrest and another missing.

Feb 20 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Roman ship uncovered in Palma by a storm sank loaded with wine, oil, and sauces

A Roman shipwreck discovered in Palma, Mallorca, contained a rich cargo of wine, oil, and sauces, revealing insights about ancient trade.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

1.5 tons of live tilapia valued at R$ 15,000 discarded in landfills after seizure

A large seizure of live tilapia in Brazil resulted in the fish being discarded in a landfill after the cargo was found in a truck containing hazardous materials.

Feb 19 • 20:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Evening: News from February 19, 2026

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested, marking the first time in centuries that a member of the British royal family faces such a situation over allegations of sharing confidential documents with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 17:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Almost every second job: A radical cure for the freight sector of the railway

The German railway's freight division, DB Cargo, is undergoing significant cuts, with approximately 6,000 of its 14,000 jobs being eliminated as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving one billion euros.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Denmark seized an Iranian cargo ship

Danish authorities have seized an Iranian cargo ship called Nora in the Kattegat Strait between Denmark and Sweden due to its incorrect registration.

Feb 19 • 16:10 UTC

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