26.03.2025

TIR live in Iraq

The global TIR transit system will become operational in Iraq on 1 April 2025. The launch is expected to support cross-border transport by improving transit security and efficiency. TIR is set to play a key role in Iraq’s...
26.03.2025

“Curiosity of the Day”

The actress Julie Newmar (born 1933), who played ‘Catwoman’ in 1975, applied for three patents for two pieces of underwear, namely some...
26.03.2025

EU pharma flow insights

Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands account for 68% of the pharmaceuticals trade in the EU-27, according to a recent report by Logista Freight. The study analyses intra-European trade flows in a sector moving...
26.03.2025

ICS wins new education partner in India

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) has appointed Sea & Beyond as its first recognised partner in India, further strengthening its commitment to professional maritime education in the region. Sea & Beyond,...
25.03.2025

Grimaldi supports Unicef shipments to Senegal

The Grimaldi Group has entered into a one-year partnership with Unicef to support its humanitarian efforts in Africa. Under the agreement the company will provide free ocean transport for at least 80 containers of emergency...
25.03.2025

SGV calls for efficient restructuring

SGV, an association of Swiss SMEs, has called for a restructuring of SBB Cargo, to ensure that single wagonload transport (EWLV) becomes financially self-sustaining as soon as possible. This follows the adoption of the revised...
25.03.2025

Mounting pressure on Chinese box market

Container prices and leasing rates in China continue to fall amid weak cargo demand, excess inventories and trade uncertainty. According to Container xChange, average prices for 40 ft high-cube containers have dropped 11% since...
25.03.2025

Kinaxia – Cox succeeds Conroy

UK logistics provider Kinaxia has named Graham Cox (pictured) as its new CEO, succeeding Michael Conroy, who led the company through a successful financial restructure and secured key investments. Conroy joined in January 2024...
25.03.2025

Cargoline partner awards

Cargoline has named its ‘Partners of the Year’ for 2024, as the company has reported. Wackler Spedition & Logistik (Wilsdruff) secured first place for the second consecutive year. Kissel Spedition (Mainaschaff) came second,...
25.03.2025

Swiss-Canadian cooperation on medical deliveries

Toronto-based Volatus Aerospace has partnered with Swiss drone firm Rigitech to expand its drone delivery network. The deal will integrate Rigitech’s ‘Eiger’ long-range drone into Volatus’ operations, enabling payloads of up...
25.03.2025

Partnering for airport charges data worldwide

Awery Aviation Software and RDC Aviation have formed a strategic partnership that will give Awery ERP users access to RDC’s global ‘AirportCharges’ platform. The integration enables seamless access to airport fees at over 3,000...
25.03.2025

Alstom Traxx for Slovenia

Alstom has signed a contract with SŽ Tovorni promet (Slovenian Railways freight division) to supply 30 Traxx universal multi-system electric locomotives.   Valued at approximately EUR 150 million, the locomotives will...
25.03.2025

UP appoints Christina Conlin as chief legal officer

Union Pacific has named Christina Conlin as senior vice-president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective from the end of March. She succeeds Craig Richardson, who’ll retire after more than a decade in the...
25.03.2025

Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports record performance

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has released its 2024 annual report, delivering all-time high results. Its adjusted ebitda rose to USD 1.9 billion, while net profits reached USD 1.07 billion – both surpassing 2023 figures. All business...
25.03.2025

Lidl's biggest logistics hub in Portugal

Lidl has officially inaugurated its largest logistics centre in Portugal, located in Loures, following an investment of EUR 115 million. Covering 54,000 m² and offering space for 44,000 pallets, the site will supply up to 100...
24.03.2025

“A tactical escalation”

Freight theft in the USA’s railway networks. According to the Association of American Railroads, freight thefts increased by 40% in 2024, leading to additional costs of around USD 100 million for the largest railroads.
24.03.2025

Cargo disruptions after Heathrow power outage

A major power outage shut down London Heathrow airport for the entire day on 21 March, following a fire in a power sub-station in Hayes. While attention focused on passengers, the disruption to airfreight operations was also...
24.03.2025

Afraa improving air and cargo connectivity in Africa

At the Uneca conference in Addis Ababa Abderahmane Berthé, the secretary-general of the African Airlines Association (Afraa), urged action to improve air connectivity and reduce costs in Africa. He called for easier market...
24.03.2025

Enhancing air export booking in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s ‘Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform‘ is introducing new export rate determination and booking features to boost efficiency and accuracy in air shipments. The initiative is a collaboration between the Abu Dhabi...
24.03.2025

Dredging key to Dutch-Belgian resilience

A new report by NMT-IRO and Erasmus University highlights the strategic importance of the Dutch and Belgian dredging sector for coastal protection, port access and the energy transition. The industry, which supports over...
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