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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...

10.09.2025

Helsinki and Istanbul gain express hubs

Two express logistics giants have inaugurated major new facilities in Europe. DHL Express has opened its largest-ever Finnish investment at Helsinki-Vantaa airport (pictured) – a EUR 100 million gateway with direct apron...

10.09.2025

Vienna hub enters next phase

ÖBB has begun construction of the final expansion phase at its Vienna South freight centre, which will increase terminal capacity by 44% by the end of 2026. The site, operational since 2016, handles intermodal units between...

10.09.2025

Arvato consolidates SBD in Shanghai

Arvato has expanded its partnership with Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) by implementing an integrated logistics solution at a new site in Jinshan Logistics Park, Shanghai. According to the company the project consolidates...

10.09.2025

Ports of Stockholm expands services

Ports of Stockholm has expanded Stockholm Norvik Port with a goods terminal and bonded warehouse. According to the port the facility combines an authority control point with warehouse management and is designed to handle a wide...

09.09.2025

UPU wants to restore US deliveries

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has launched a technical solution to help postal operators resume deliveries to the USA after traffic fell by more than 80% following the end of the duty-free de minimis exemption on 29...

09.09.2025

Austria introduces intermodal training

Austria is set to close a long-standing gap in logistics education with the launch of its first structured training model for intermodal transport this autumn. Until now, neither universities nor vocational schools offered...

09.09.2025

DHL, Geberit re-use plastic

DHL Express Germany and sanitary technology manufacturer Geberit have introduced reusable pallet wraps to reduce plastic waste in logistics. The solution replaces single-use stretch film for securing consolidated shipments on...

09.09.2025

Liège airport rolls out 'LGG Tracking'

Liège airport (LGG), ranked fifth in Europe and Belgium’s leading cargo hub, has launched 'LGG Tracking' as part of its wider 'Cargoland' digitalisation programme. Developed with technology provider NSI,...

09.09.2025

Fernandez leads ACS' new Australian office

Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened a new office in Perth, its third in Australia after Sydney and Brisbane. CEO Justin Bowman said the move builds on the strong performance of the company’s existing operations and takes...

09.09.2025

Sale and lease-back for MKB

Northrail has concluded a sale and lease-back agreement with Mindener Kreisbahnen (MKB) for two 'Vectron dual mode' locomotives. The contract, effective from 1 August, provides MKB continued access to traction units while...

09.09.2025

Marco Polo unveils 'CSOV Plus'

Marco Polo Marine has partnered with Salt Ship Design to develop and construct the first 'commissioning service operation vessel plus' ('CSOV Plus'), to be built at the company’s Batam shipyard. The vessel is the first of its...

09.09.2025

Astral completes first in-house 'C check' in Kenya

Nairobi-based Astral Aviation has successfully completed a heavy 'C check' on one of its Boeing B767-200 freighters (5Y-SNL) at its Kenyan facilities. The inspection, carried out in May and June, marks a milestone for...

09.09.2025

Tata passes on GST cut

Tata Motors has announced that it will pass on the full benefit of India’s recent goods and services tax (GST) reduction on commercial vehicles to its customers from 22 September, when the revised 18% rate takes effect. The...

09.09.2025

Iumi targets sexual misconduct

At the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) in Singapore, delegates were told that marine insurers must play an active role in eradicating sexual misconduct. Charles Fernandez, chair of the Iumi...

09.09.2025

TMW upgrades HQ

I+R Industrie- & Gewerbebau is building new headquarters for TMW Logistics in St Margrethen (Switzerland), replacing its rental property with a new facility. The logistics provider, founded...