Customer Advisory: Middle East Crisis
The rapidly evolving crisis in the Middle East is directly impacting global logistics operations. Recent military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have heightened regional security risks, disrupting critical air and ocean freight corridors that support global supply chains.
This page is updated frequently to reflect the latest developments.
Marinetrans secures major project logistics contracts for FLNG vessel construction
Marinetrans, a global leader in logistics solutions for the maritime and offshore industries, has been awarded the project logistics contract for two Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) vessel construction projects. The contracts, spanning from 2025 to 2027, have been awarded by Black & Veatch, a Kansas (USA)-based leading engineering and construction company specializing in energy infrastructure.
Supporting communities in Africa
Our own Group Director – Project & Offshore, Reidar Evensen, recently traveled to the border of Rwanda, Uganda, and Congo. He took this adventure as an opportunity to make an impact on the communities he encountered.
Marinetrans extends its partnership with the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme
Marinetrans (MT) has extended the ongoing collaboration with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. This collaboration marks a significant step towards realizing our Going Green mission.
Press release: Ship Spares Logistics (SSL) and Global Transport Solutions (GTS) join forces, creating a marine logistics powerhouse in the Netherlands
GTS, a logistics service provider specialized in supply chain solutions for the maritime industry (through the brand Marinetrans), has acquired SSL (formerly part of Burando Maritime Services), a marine logistics specialist providing barge deliveries, warehouse consolidation and freight forwarding services. The combination of the two companies will elevate service offerings in marine spare parts logistics, creating a synergy that leverages the combined strengths, culture, and international network of both companies.
First Mile Logistics
Marinetrans’ essential service for ship owners confronted with the need for on-time delivery of spare parts and complex vendor management
Press release: 4PL provider Marinetrans partners with environmental NGO Justdiggit
Global maritime service providers Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics start with Carbon Offset Programs.
Airfreight Market Update
Marinetrans´s parent company, Global Transport Solutions, a logistics service provider specialized in marine- and time-critical logistics, has acquired WML AS, a time-critical logistics specialist focused on offshore- and specialized oil & gas market segments.
Press release: Global Transport Solutions (GTS Group) acquires WML AS (World Marine Logistics)
Marinetrans´s parent company, Global Transport Solutions, a logistics service provider specialized in marine- and time-critical logistics, has acquired WML AS, a time-critical logistics specialist focused on offshore- and specialized oil & gas market segments.
Ukraine Crisis: Volatility in Global Airfreight Markets
The fallout to the global aviation industry from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is leading to significant capacity constraints on many sectors. Our team will continue to monitor the effects and share the same with your logistics and purchasing teams as they evolve.