‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – the impact 
The new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs imposed by the US administration are set to reshape global trade, according to Keiron Myall (pictured), managing director for the UK and Ireland at the Customs Support Group (CSG). Whilst a 10% tariff applies to UK exports, a 25% tariff on... mehr
Clean Earth upgrades fleet
Clean Earth, a division of the Enviri Corporation, has rolled out 132 new class 7 and class 8 straight trucks in the USA and territories. The new fleet features a modular design that aims to extend the life of cargo boxes, supporting sustainability by reducing waste during... mehr
Averitt promotes Gantt to RVP for Florida
Averitt, a US supply chain provider with 8,500 associates operating in more than 100 countries, has promoted Stuart Gantt to regional vice-president for its Florida operations. Gantt, who joined Averitt after the integration of Palm Express in 2024, brings over 35 years of... mehr
German supply chain strategies evolving
Yesterday, 9 April, saw logistics experts discuss the resilience of supply chains in an online press conference in preparation for Germany’s ‘Tag der Logistik’ (logistics day) today, 10 April. The IFO Institute’s Dr Klaus Wohlrabe presented new survey findings, showing increased... mehr
Mark Slade now in Canada – for DP World
DP World has appointed Mark Slade as its new vice-president for freight forwarding in Canada. He’ll be based in Vancouver and will lead the development of the group’s forwarding operations in Canada. Slade brings nearly 30 years of industry experience with him, having held... mehr
Ethiopian Cargo launches Macao–Madrid route
Ethiopian Airlines is continuing to expand its cargo network; it has now launched a new Macao–Madrid route. According to the Xinhua news agency a Boeing B777F departed from Macao airport on 3 April, marking the start of twice-weekly flights offering capacities of 400 t per... mehr
Gondolas, boats, and snowshoes at DHL
DHL Group uses a wide range of solutions to deliver packages in hard-to-reach locations worldwide. In Venice, deliveries are made by gondola through the city's canals. Germany’s highest post office, on the Zugspitze mountain, is served by cable car, ensuring daily deliveries... mehr
Transgourmet’s electric fleet growing
Transgourmet Switzerland is expanding its electric truck fleet with the recent addition of a Renault Trucks ‘D Wide E-Tech 4x2’, based at its regional centre in Kriens. The company, which runs eleven logistics centres and a fleet of 300 vehicles, prioritises high... mehr
Duvenbeck expanding into Asia
The Duvenbeck Group has named David Dudek as its China representative to drive the German company’s strategic expansion into the Asian market. Dudek will be based in Hong Kong and lead the launch of Duvenbeck’s first subsidiary in Asia, strengthening its presence in one of... mehr
Skyway Airlines picks Hactl for first international services
The new Filipino cargo carrier Skyway Airlines has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as its handling agent for new freighter services to and from Hong Kong. Hactl will provide terminal and ramp handling and documentation. Skyway launched the service... mehr