Verschiebung der Kontrollen 

Bulgarien und Rumänien im Schengener Raum. Zu Jahresbeginn sind Bulgarien und Rumänien dem S0chengener Abkommen auch auf dem Landweg beigetreten, nachdem sie bereits im März 2024 zu Wasser und in der Luft aufgenommen worden waren. Dennoch herrscht nicht an allen Grenzübergängen... mehr
APMT / Panynj agreement extended 

A.P. Moller-Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Panynj) have agreed to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth’s lease by 33 years, through to December 2062. The deal, which was approved by port authority’s board of commissioners yesterday, 27 March, secures... mehr
Jafza enters phase 2 

Jafza has launched phase 2 of its logistics park with an AED 90 million investment, adding 360,000 sqft of grade-A warehousing and office space. This expansion follows the full lease of phase 1 prior to completion and supports growing demand for logistics infrastructure, as... mehr
Don't inject that! 

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis have seized four shipments of counterfeit Botox with a total estimated retail value of USD 8,500. The packages originated from Great Britain and Indonesia and were misdeclared as ‘marketing samples’ or ‘cosmetic... mehr
Germany’s rooftop PV potential 

Only around 19% of commercial and logistics buildings in Germany are equipped with photovoltaic (PV) systems, according to a study by Fraunhofer IIS and the 'Power of Logistics' initiative. Based on AI-supported image analysis of 120,150 hall roofs, the research found... mehr
South Carolina intermodal expansion 

South Carolina Ports has reported that it has completed a USD 55 million expansion of the inland port of Greer. The facility now has capacity for 300,000 rail lifts annually and aims to meet projected demand through 2040. Upgrades include a larger container yard, 9000 feet of... mehr
Behrens becomes Deugro CCO 

Project logistics specialist Deugro has appointed Steffen Behrens as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective immediately. Behrens, who joined Deugro in 2017, previously served as president for the Middle East and played a key role in the company’s regional... mehr
First direct Mundra–US service 

DP World has launched the first direct service from its Mundra terminal to the east coast of the USA, marking a new milestone in Indo–US trade. The MECL service, inaugurated by the call of the ‘Maersk Atlanta’, connects Mundra to ports including Houston, Norfolk, Newark and... mehr
Delivering digital tools to cope with volatility 

CargoTech is expanding its portfolio of AI-powered tools to support the air cargo industry in responding to volatile markets. “Where human experience once guided decisions, digital solutions now help businesses quickly react to shifting variables,” said Michael Teoh (right),... mehr
Stortz to head Marseille Fos development council 

On 25 March Mathieu Stortz was elected president of the development council of the port of Marseille Fos for a five-year term, succeeding Jean-François Suhas. Stortz, who previously served as vice-president of the council and is managing director of the Compagnie Nationale du... mehr