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12.09.2025

Forklift raffle in aid of Unicef

The Irish manufacturer Combilift has produced its 100,000th multi-directional forklift, celebrating the milestone with a charity raffle. The special model was unveiled at IMHX in Birmingham, where visitors could view it on...

12.09.2025

New IAPH / WCO guidelines

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and the World Customs organization (WCO) have released revised guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities. First launched in 2023, the new edition...

11.09.2025

'Grande Auckland' delivered

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Auckland', the second of seven pure car and truck carriers ordered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading, part of CSSC. The 200 m vessel, with...

11.09.2025

Investment targets Vietnam’s fast-growing air cargo

A.P. Moller Capital, in partnership with VinaCapital, has agreed to invest in ALS Cargo Terminal (ALSC) at Hanoi’s Noi Bai international airport. The deal marks A.P. Moller Capital’s first entry into Vietnam’s transport sector...

11.09.2025

Trade Tech boosts local support for new rules

Trade Tech has expanded its international presence with new appointments in the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The move strengthens the logistics platform’s ability to support forwarders, carriers and...

11.09.2025

Delta unveils rail unloader car

Delta Railroad Services has unveiled its first 'rail unloader car (RUC)', a machine designed to improve the speed and safety of handling continuous welded rail strings. Traditionally unloaded manually, the process was both slow...

11.09.2025

Thielemann sells OLS stake

The company Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) has acquired a 49% stake in Overseas Logistic Services (OLS) that was previously held by the Thielemann Group, taking full ownership of the Mönchengladbach-based German company. The move aims...

11.09.2025

German inland shipping funds cut

Germany’s 2025 federal budget will see further cuts to the inland shipping fleet modernisation programme. After the draught had already reduced funding from EUR 50 to 40 million, the budget committee lowered the amount by...

11.09.2025

Air One launches scheduled freighter link

Air One has launched its first scheduled freighter service, with a Boeing B747-400F flight from Hong Kong arriving at England’s East Midlands Airport (Ema) on 4 September with 109 t of goods on board. Operated by affiliated...

11.09.2025

Partnership promotes trucking careers for women

The Women in Trucking association (Wit) has announced that FedEx Freight has renewed its 'Gold Partnership', continuing a collaboration that highlights career paths for women in transport, recognises their achievements and...

11.09.2025

Smart tech at Nufam

Jost, a manufacturer and supplier of safety and security systems for the commercial vehicle sector, will showcase its latest systems for the commercial vehicle industry at Nufam in Karlsruhe from 25–28 September 2025. The...

11.09.2025

DHL expands US healthcare services

DHL Supply Chain has acquired a provider of final-mile delivery and specialised healthcare transportation, SDS Rx, to strengthen its life sciences and healthcare portfolio, as the company recently reported. The move expands...

11.09.2025

Norse adopts Inmarsat technology

Norse Ship Management has selected Inmarsat Maritime’s 'Nexuswave' service to strengthen connectivity on board a bulk carrier. Delivered with partner Station Satcom, the system supports Norse’s digitalisation strategy by enabling...

10.09.2025

Alliance links supply chain data to geopolitics

SupplyOn has entered into an alliance with Agora Strategy to help companies manage geopolitical risks in their supply chains. By linking SupplyOn’s supplier data with Agora’s global network of 350 experts, the partners offer...

10.09.2025

WR Logistics names CEO for Spain

WR Logistics has appointed Miguel Salas as chief executive officer for Spain, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe. Based in Madrid, he will oversee operations in project logistics and heavy lift, focusing on industrial...

10.09.2025

Self-driving trucks tested in Texas

International Motors has launched fleet trials of its second-generation autonomous trucks, in partnership with PlusAI. As the company reported, the pilot project involves selected operators running 'International LT Series'...

10.09.2025

BVL study on e-commerce packaging

A BVL e-commerce working group, together with the consultancy 4flow, has published a study on sustainable packaging in the online retail sector. The analysis highlights how packaging impacts supply chain costs and emissions,...

10.09.2025

AI partnership for shipping

Oceanly has partnered with Nagarro to deliver AI-driven fleet performance and digital solutions for the maritime sector. According to Oceanly the collaboration combines the company’s operational data platform with Nagarro’s...

10.09.2025

Ofac fines forwarder for sanctions breaches

The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (Ofac) has reached a USD 1.61 million settlement with freight forwarder Fracht FWO Inc over apparent violations of various sanctions regimes, including Venezuela and Iran. Between May...

10.09.2025

Blondel promotes Dumontet to head innovation

The Blondel Group has appointed Luc Dumontet as head of operational excellence and innovation for its industry business unit, a new role created as part of the company’s 'Logishift' transformation roadmap. Reporting to Olivier...