Nuclear propulsion is viable for ships

According to a new paper by DNV issued on 21 October 2025, shifting environmental requirements are reigniting interest in nuclear propulsion as a long-term solution for maritime decarbonization. This renewed attention comes despite the absence of any civilian commercial nuclear-powered vessel commissions in more than four decades. DNV’s latest report, “Maritime nuclear propulsion: Technologies, commercial viability, and regulatory challenges for …

Nord-Transport becomes part of Schneider

Nord-Transport AG (“NT”) in Basel has become part of the Schneider Group. NT has strong local roots, acts globally and offers high-quality logistics solutions complementary to those of the Schneider Group. The company says that as part of Schneider, NT’s customers will benefit from a broader, global network and thus an even better service. André Strebel, CEO of the Schneider …

Greater fumigation required for Australia

Effective 1 September to 30 April, the Australian Government has reinforced biosecurity protocols to combat the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB). International moving companies must ensure all household goods shipments from designated high-risk countries are treated using approved methods (heat, methyl bromide, or ethyl formate) prior to export. Shipments without compliant ‘shipped on board’ documentation risk re-export, onshore treatment, or …

Good news for Portuguese moving companies

Portugal’s Constitutional Court has recently rejected key provisions of a proposed immigration reform bill, reaffirming the country’s commitment to family reunification and legal certainty. For international moving companies, this ruling represents a significant win, preserving a stable and predictable environment for relocation services. The rejected bill would have imposed a two-year waiting period before immigrants could apply for family reunification, …

New AI Code of Practice

The EU has taken its first steps to regulate AI with the introduction of a Code of Practice ahead of a full AI Act.  This makes the EU one of the first regions in the world to set clear rules for how AI systems work. The full AI Act is not expected before 2026, but the Code of Practice is …