https://riyadhcargo.com/story/eofyiy-rail-traffic-to-resume-on-bordeaux-bayonne-line-this-weekendRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T10:18:11.000ZRail traffic to resume on Bordeaux-Bayonne line this weekend https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1w9p70c-a-smaller-db-cargo-approaches-operational-break-evenRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T10:15:00.000ZA smaller DB Cargo approaches operational break-even https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1agkwdy-ukrainian-railways-confirms-30-tariff-hikeRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T09:55:21.000ZUkrainian Railways confirms 30% tariff hike https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ar08ka-h-cargo-and-railtrans-international-sign-mou-for-intermodal-joint-ventureRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T09:25:22.000ZHŽ Cargo and Railtrans International sign MoU for intermodal joint venture https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1e1qxr5-sea-intelligence-major-shifts-in-reliability-volatilityRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T09:00:29.000ZSea-Intelligence: Major Shifts in Reliability Volatility https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1jvo86v-splash-wrap-war-risk-map-widensRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T08:39:55.000ZSplash Wrap: War-risk map widens https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1o2rld6-port-of-tyne-continues-recovery-after-vessel-collision-as-crane-removed-andRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T08:30:47.000ZPort of Tyne continues recovery after vessel collision as crane removed and pellet clean-up advances https://riyadhcargo.com/story/y4iyu5-iran-remains-chief-suspect-as-damietta-damage-picture-emergesRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T08:30:35.000ZIran remains chief suspect as Damietta damage picture emerges https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1cwsa7e-black-sea-ship-attacks-spreadRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T08:21:50.000ZBlack Sea ship attacks spread https://riyadhcargo.com/story/buhz0b-closing-the-trust-gap-as-autonomous-maritime-operations-scaleRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T08:00:19.000ZClosing the “trust gap” as autonomous maritime operations scale https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1vtbuiv-chinas-panama-flag-detention-campaign-starts-to-easeRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T08:00:05.000ZChina’s Panama-flag detention campaign starts to ease https://riyadhcargo.com/story/6rxduc-scorpio-tankers-takes-stake-in-eight-vlcc-newbuilds-and-adds-lr2-pairRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T07:30:32.000ZScorpio Tankers takes stake in eight VLCC newbuilds and adds LR2 pair https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1fhlrh3-irans-araghchi-egypt-is-an-important-friend-its-security-is-of-utmostRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T07:19:12.000ZIran’s Araghchi: Egypt is an important friend, its security is of utmost importance, warns of ‘Israeli conspiracy’ https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1j6mhz5-seanergy-stacks-up-nearly-600m-in-fleet-investmentRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T07:11:42.000ZSeanergy stacks up nearly $600m in fleet investment https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1sxqy72-how-netanyahu-lost-americaRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T07:03:02.000ZHow Netanyahu lost America https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ujxm07-valenciaport-updates-environmental-and-energy-policyRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T07:00:09.000ZValenciaport updates environmental and energy policy https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1uuh116-how-us-senate-russia-sanctions-could-spell-100-tariffs-for-india-chinaRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T06:24:37.000ZHow US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1s3svdp-sbti-recognises-book-claim-model-in-updated-net-zero-standard-strengtheningRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T06:11:42.000ZSBTi Recognises Book & Claim Model in Updated Net-Zero Standard, Strengthening Pathway for Logistics Decarbonisation https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ok7o64-the-pipeline-saudi-arabia-probably-wont-useRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T06:00:32.000ZThe pipeline Saudi Arabia probably won’t use https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ftwgq-wagenborg-exits-roros-with-wallenius-sol-ship-saleRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T05:23:00.000ZWagenborg exits roros with Wallenius SOL ship sale https://riyadhcargo.com/story/6gb21d-gemini-cooperation-maersk-and-hapag-lloyd-redefine-alliance-strategyRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T05:00:38.000ZGemini Cooperation: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd redefine alliance strategy https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1t6w38a-egypts-sisi-says-ongoing-investigation-into-drone-attack-at-damietta-portRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T04:36:46.000ZEgypt's Sisi says ongoing investigation into drone attack at Damietta Port https://riyadhcargo.com/story/17b1039-nfi-strengthens-ecommerce-leadership-with-two-executive-appointmentsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T04:00:43.000ZNFI strengthens eCommerce leadership with two executive appointments https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1a3kim4-south-western-railway-admits-performance-challenges-after-delay-minutes-riseRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T04:00:00.000ZSouth Western Railway admits performance challenges after delay minutes rise https://riyadhcargo.com/story/5bzy7b-europhoenix-rail-ltd-to-continue-after-buy-out-by-aggregates-firmRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T04:00:00.000ZEurophoenix Rail Ltd to continue after buy-out by aggregates firm https://riyadhcargo.com/story/7xz7e3-video-u-s-navy-tests-out-drone-bomb-boat-for-the-first-timeRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T03:04:10.000ZVideo: U.S. Navy Tests Out Drone Bomb Boat for the First Time https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1yi28k2-minimum-safe-manning-must-not-become-shippings-commercial-targetRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T03:00:29.000ZMinimum safe manning must not become shipping’s commercial target https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1kku9wx-port-of-l-zaro-c-rdenas-strengthens-asia-connectivityRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T03:00:07.000ZPort of Lázaro Cárdenas strengthens Asia connectivity https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1t4szrw-enhanced-scrutiny-raises-barriers-for-sanctioned-vessels-seeking-recyclingRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T02:59:00.000ZEnhanced Scrutiny Raises Barriers for Sanctioned Vessels Seeking Recycling https://riyadhcargo.com/story/6utojq-bp-moves-to-offload-north-sea-businessRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T02:40:00.000ZBP moves to offload North Sea business https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1b4veqp-dof-lands-ahts-contracts-and-petrobras-extensionsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T02:30:00.000ZDOF lands AHTS contracts and Petrobras extensions https://riyadhcargo.com/story/2j7cqg-us-navy-places-largest-order-in-history-77b-for-submarinesRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T02:00:48.000ZUS Navy Places Largest Order in History: $77B for Submarines https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1de0u7z-broekman-logistics-appoints-sandeep-tyagi-as-cco-for-indian-subcontinentRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T02:00:02.000ZBroekman Logistics appoints Sandeep Tyagi as CCO for Indian Subcontinent https://riyadhcargo.com/story/15llw4h-hapag-lloyd-adds-surcharge-following-twente-canal-closureRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T01:00:52.000ZHapag-Lloyd adds surcharge following Twente Canal closure https://riyadhcargo.com/story/6keijg-they-watched-the-family-business-get-rolled-up-then-they-built-the-version-theyRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:55:08.000ZThey Watched the Family Business Get Rolled Up. Then They Built the Version They Wanted to Work For. https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ead95v-drought-makes-upper-rhine-unnavigable-driving-barge-rates-to-new-recordRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:39:02.000ZDrought Makes Upper Rhine Unnavigable, Driving Barge Rates to New Record https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1nivn5v-why-shipper-of-choice-is-a-must-in-chemical-logisticsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:38:40.000ZWhy ‘Shipper of Choice’ is a MUST in Chemical Logistics https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1ybdlv-is-ltl-the-new-king-market-shift-carrier-investment-explainedRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:38:18.000ZIs LTL the NEW King? Market Shift & Carrier Investment Explained https://riyadhcargo.com/story/atbwe5-unlock-freight-success-why-carrier-partnerships-matter-rxo-strategyRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:37:56.000ZUnlock Freight Success: Why Carrier Partnerships Matter | RXO Strategy https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1l9el6u-capacity-crunch-why-trucks-are-disappearing-from-the-marketRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:37:35.000ZCapacity CRUNCH: Why Trucks are Disappearing from the Market https://riyadhcargo.com/story/hujkai-carriers-gain-leverage-become-a-shipper-of-choice-to-win-capacityRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:37:07.000ZCarriers Gain Leverage: Become a Shipper of Choice to Win Capacity https://riyadhcargo.com/story/kjybz1-dot-says-freedom-haulers-opens-an-express-lane-for-veterans-much-of-that-laneRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:35:37.000ZDOT Says Freedom Haulers Opens an Express Lane for Veterans. Much of That Lane Was Already Built. https://riyadhcargo.com/story/2yssef-video-turkey-and-azerbaijan-protest-as-another-vessel-is-severely-damagedRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-31T00:18:21.000ZVideo: Turkey and Azerbaijan Protest as Another Vessel is Severely Damaged https://riyadhcargo.com/story/iy4iom-biofouling-from-hormuz-shutdown-poses-major-invasive-species-riskRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T23:31:40.000ZBiofouling From Hormuz Shutdown Poses Major Invasive Species Risk https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1xm7fxi-seacor-is-reviewing-alternatives-after-shareholders-called-for-saleRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T22:49:18.000ZSeacor is Reviewing Alternatives After Shareholders Called for Sale https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1wfgpmg-saudi-arabia-condemns-drone-attack-on-ships-in-egyptian-portRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T21:56:16.000ZSaudi Arabia condemns drone attack on ships in Egyptian port https://riyadhcargo.com/story/nmchdm-report-houthi-strike-took-saudi-refinery-offline-through-mid-augustRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T21:45:31.000ZReport: Houthi Strike Took Saudi Refinery Offline Through Mid-August https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ax2zu7-ngo-says-eu-approval-of-indian-scrappers-would-set-a-double-standardRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T21:29:09.000ZNGO Says EU Approval of Indian Scrappers Would Set a Double Standard https://riyadhcargo.com/story/163b31j-global-competition-launched-as-pilot-transfer-non-compliance-remains-at-13Riyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T20:46:33.000ZGlobal Competition Launched as Pilot Transfer Non-Compliance Remains at 13% https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1c26g7m-oil-loading-again-suspended-from-caspian-pipeline-after-tankers-are-struckRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T19:47:21.000ZOil Loading Again Suspended from Caspian Pipeline After Tankers Are Struck https://riyadhcargo.com/story/8nc6by-u-s-navy-decommissions-its-sixth-freedom-class-littoral-combat-shipRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T19:33:02.000ZU.S. Navy Decommissions its Sixth Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1u3nbhe-louisiana-motta-request-rejected-murder-trial-nearsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T19:14:44.000ZLouisiana: Motta request rejected, murder trial nears https://riyadhcargo.com/story/nlluv1-ups-intensifies-effort-to-attract-small-businessesRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T19:11:06.000ZUPS intensifies effort to attract small businesses https://riyadhcargo.com/story/aunkt3-resolve-marine-announces-new-tacoma-facility-location-to-strengthen-pacificRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T19:05:58.000ZResolve Marine Announces New Tacoma Facility Location to Strengthen Pacific Northwest Operations https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ki0m1m-fincantieri-sees-u-s-naval-shipbuilding-driving-growth-as-profit-hits-recordRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:38:20.000ZFincantieri Sees U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Driving Growth as Profit Hits Record High https://riyadhcargo.com/story/172dj0y-maritime-expert-warns-against-underestimating-the-houthis-resolveRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:32:41.000ZMaritime Expert Warns Against Underestimating the Houthis’ Resolve https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1m15228-turkey-pakistan-among-14-countries-backing-saudi-arabias-anti-houthi-red-seaRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:30:53.000ZTurkey, Pakistan among 14 countries backing Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi Red Sea alliance https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1hnzzbp-saudi-arabia-unveils-plans-for-multinational-red-sea-maritime-security-coalitionRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:26:17.000ZSaudi Arabia Unveils Plans for Multinational Red Sea Maritime Security Coalition https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ftrc7d-your-freight-funnel-is-leaking-margin-what-your-reports-wont-showRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:22:15.000ZYour Freight Funnel Is Leaking Margin; What Your Reports Won’t Show https://riyadhcargo.com/story/9x1pfn-drone-strike-near-suez-canal-in-egypt-raises-new-security-threat-in-widening-warRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:20:09.000ZDrone Strike Near Suez Canal in Egypt Raises New Security Threat in Widening War https://riyadhcargo.com/story/2xxs4o-saudi-arabia-hosts-international-meeting-to-create-multinational-maritimeRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:14:26.000ZSaudi Arabia hosts international meeting to create multinational maritime defense alliance for Bab al-Mandab https://riyadhcargo.com/story/c5fk6l-speculation-about-lng-shipments-as-qatar-sends-carrier-through-hormuzRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T18:12:54.000ZSpeculation About LNG Shipments as Qatar Sends Carrier Through Hormuz https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ga3yl1-analysis-drone-strike-in-egypt-sparks-security-concerns-about-suez-oil-exportsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T17:46:44.000ZAnalysis-Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports https://riyadhcargo.com/story/2uvu5p-yemens-houthis-deny-drone-attack-on-gas-vessels-at-egypts-damietta-portRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T17:18:31.000ZYemen’s Houthis deny drone attack on gas vessels at Egypt’s Damietta Port https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1qb3qy8-general-motors-is-driving-toward-supply-chain-resiliencyRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T17:14:00.000ZGeneral Motors is driving toward supply chain resiliency https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ecf7gm-saudi-arabia-launches-initiative-for-multinational-red-sea-maritime-securityRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T17:04:14.000ZSaudi Arabia launches initiative for multinational Red Sea maritime security coalition https://riyadhcargo.com/story/cx19gx-iran-protests-bulgarias-decision-to-host-us-tanker-aircraft-on-its-territoryRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T17:01:17.000ZIran protests Bulgaria’s decision to host US tanker aircraft on its territory https://riyadhcargo.com/story/3s74la-turkish-bulker-heading-to-russia-breaks-down-and-blocks-the-dardanellesRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T17:00:26.000ZTurkish Bulker Heading to Russia Breaks Down and Blocks the Dardanelles https://riyadhcargo.com/story/txc2wa-saias-q3-margin-guidance-disappoints-investorsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T16:32:32.000ZSaia’s Q3 margin guidance disappoints investors https://riyadhcargo.com/story/aih2b8-freighter-operations-take-off-at-wsiRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T15:42:00.000ZFreighter operations take off at WSI https://riyadhcargo.com/story/bkrsoq-onboard-carbon-capture-edges-toward-commercial-reality-but-challenges-remainRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T15:20:54.000ZOnboard Carbon Capture Edges Toward Commercial Reality, But Challenges Remain https://riyadhcargo.com/story/xy6cwp-chips-to-ships-nvidia-plans-new-shipbuilding-investment-with-kawasakiRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T15:20:33.000ZChips to ships: Nvidia plans new shipbuilding investment with Kawasaki https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1pjhukc-container-spot-rates-fall-for-third-straight-week-as-demand-continues-to-easeRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T15:10:41.000ZContainer Spot Rates Fall for Third Straight Week as Demand Continues to Ease https://riyadhcargo.com/story/5yjg17-tam-group-launches-dedicated-air-charter-divisionRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T14:35:14.000ZTAM Group Launches Dedicated Air Charter Division https://riyadhcargo.com/story/dgknsl-c-h-robinson-earnings-call-shifts-to-nuclear-verdict-as-key-topicRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T14:27:22.000ZC.H. Robinson earnings call shifts to nuclear verdict as key topic https://riyadhcargo.com/story/4p0e4n-sanral-begins-repairs-on-3-000-km-of-transferred-roadsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T14:02:00.000ZSANRAL begins repairs on 3 000 km of transferred roads https://riyadhcargo.com/story/mdukwf-gao-warns-gaps-in-twic-program-could-leave-u-s-ports-exposed-to-security-risksRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:49:16.000ZGAO Warns Gaps in TWIC Program Could Leave U.S. Ports Exposed to Security Risks https://riyadhcargo.com/story/13b9utc-ups-over-two-thirds-of-us-volume-now-handled-by-automated-locationsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:45:00.000ZUPS: Over two-thirds of US volume now handled by automated locations https://riyadhcargo.com/story/xdiths-fed-holds-benchmark-rate-steady-in-vote-with-three-dissentsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:38:00.000ZFed holds benchmark rate steady in vote with three dissents https://riyadhcargo.com/story/k8p3zk-c-h-robinson-reports-strong-q2-2026-earningsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:32:53.000ZC.H. Robinson Reports Strong Q2 2026 Earnings https://riyadhcargo.com/story/jet1hk-walgreens-opens-washington-micro-fulfillment-centerRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:26:00.000ZWalgreens opens Washington micro-fulfillment center https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1gd1q6y-egypt-requires-ucr-for-all-sea-export-bookingsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:20:00.000ZEgypt requires UCR for all sea export bookings https://riyadhcargo.com/story/12axy8y-krl-logistics-unlocks-further-cargowise-capabilityRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:15:14.000ZKRL Logistics Unlocks Further CargoWise Capability https://riyadhcargo.com/story/yz5hvw-import-permit-required-for-low-dairy-productsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:10:00.000ZImport permit required for low-dairy products https://riyadhcargo.com/story/14x3dvc-saudi-arabia-is-locked-in-a-dangerous-stand-off-with-the-houthisRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:02:21.000ZSaudi Arabia is locked in a dangerous stand-off with the Houthis https://riyadhcargo.com/story/14b91of-terminal-raises-20m-to-untangle-fleet-telematics-dataRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T13:00:00.000ZTerminal raises $20M to untangle fleet telematics data https://riyadhcargo.com/story/19crh03-ai-cargo-drives-air-freightRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:55:00.000ZAI cargo drives air freight https://riyadhcargo.com/story/m2cbu2-parata-air-launches-new-daily-hanoi-incheon-air-cargo-serviceRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:48:22.000ZParata Air Launches New Daily Hanoi – Incheon Air Cargo Service https://riyadhcargo.com/story/uzizz9-israeli-air-force-reopens-squadron-193-with-new-sikorsky-seahawk-helicoptersRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:44:54.000ZIsraeli Air Force reopens Squadron 193 with new Sikorsky Seahawk helicopters https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ws1sta-houthis-set-to-further-muddy-the-already-troubled-middle-east-waterRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:27:46.000ZHouthis set to further muddy the already troubled Middle East water https://riyadhcargo.com/story/7jm7eg-farnborough-international-airshow-2026-delivers-a-landmark-week-for-globalRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:24:53.000ZFarnborough International Airshow 2026 delivers a landmark week for global aerospace https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1kn2vc9-xpos-q2-earnings-beat-expectations-behind-strong-ltl-performanceRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:19:29.000ZXPO’s Q2 earnings beat expectations behind strong LTL performance https://riyadhcargo.com/story/ydz344-freight-hero-raises-5-million-for-broker-back-officesRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:00:00.000ZFreight Hero raises $5 million for broker back offices https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1fu37jg-is-pause-in-new-ship-orders-by-south-korean-flag-carrier-a-warningRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T12:00:00.000ZIs pause in new ship orders by South Korean flag carrier a warning? https://riyadhcargo.com/story/zqw3my-tolls-needed-to-deter-motorists-as-more-barge-traffic-shifts-to-the-roadsRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T11:57:06.000ZTolls needed to deter motorists as more barge traffic shifts to the roads https://riyadhcargo.com/story/c3gjmd-the-exploration-company-picks-siemens-software-for-nyx-spacecraftRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T11:49:14.000ZThe Exploration Company picks Siemens software for Nyx spacecraft https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1i5todc-ch-robinson-says-ai-already-paying-dividends-as-rivals-focus-on-resilienceRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T11:46:03.000ZCH Robinson says AI already paying dividends as rivals focus on resilience https://riyadhcargo.com/story/s67gsd-demand-still-outpacing-capacity-as-ai-traffic-bolsters-air-cargo-marketRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T11:36:30.000ZDemand still outpacing capacity as AI traffic bolsters air cargo market https://riyadhcargo.com/story/wuet0j-cpkc-income-higher-as-revenue-sets-new-second-quarter-recordRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T11:34:00.000ZCPKC income higher as revenue sets new second-quarter record https://riyadhcargo.com/story/1o5zatw-new-liner-services-give-growing-india-africa-tradelane-a-welcome-boostRiyadh Cargoen2026-07-30T11:23:56.000ZNew liner services give growing India-Africa tradelane a welcome boost