Port director named 2025 person of the year 
Bethann Rooney, port director of the port authority of New York and New Jersey, has been named the 2025 'person of the year' by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). This award recognises individuals who have made significant... mehr
Rising demand for eco ships
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured an additional order for four 7,900 teu eco-friendly container ships from a European client, valued at KRW 606.7 billion (USD 432 million), bringing its total to eight ships for this year, with a combined value of KRW 1.2... mehr
Swiss rail manufacturer expands in the USA
As of 1 January 2025, Stadler Rail’s location in the USA will be separated from the Swiss division. The US headquarters was established in Salt Lake City (UT) in 2016. Stadler USA has grown rapidly in recent years and its product range has expanded. At the end of October... mehr
Backing for e-fulfilment expansion
DHL Supply Chain is investing in Brandpath, a specialist in fulfilment solutions for e-commerce companies and part of the PI Investment Group. The partnership will allow Brandpath to use DHL’s supply chain network to expand its solutions globally, while DHL will work with its... mehr
Generationswechsel nach 23 Jahren 
Wenn Hubert Heidenreich demnächst das Zepter der C.L. Contract Logistik AG in Basel an Charlotte Heidenreich und Patrick Cali übergibt, sollen die traditionellen Werte des von ihm gegründeten Unternehmens fortgeführt und gleichzeitig neue Impulse gesetzt werden. Mehr dazu... mehr
Korean Air receives EU clearance for takeover
The European Commission (EC) has concluded its review after confirming that Korean Air has fulfilled all the conditions required for the merger with Asiana Airlines. In February 2024, the EC granted conditional approval subject to two key requirements: ensuring stable... mehr
A JV for groupage services in Switzerland
Raben and Sieber are joining forces in Switzerland to create the JV Raben Sieber. From 1 March 2025, the new company will offer a comprehensive groupage network in Switzerland and Europe. Both hauliers, as co-shareholders, will actively shape the strategic directions of the... mehr
Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao boost partnership
The e-commerce air cargo sector is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, according to analysts. Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao, the logistics arm of the tech giant Alibaba, plan to strengthen their collaboration, which began in 2021. Their aim is to support the growth... mehr
Flexport picks senior VP for Asia Pacific
Supply chain technology specialist Flexport has appointed Daniel Sanvicente as senior vice president, head of Asia-Pacific. Sanvicente has more than 25 years of leadership experience and deep expertise in the region. His track record in the global logistics industry helped drive... mehr
Two weekly trains to replace 4,000 trucks annually
Following a successful trial with a test train, Dettmer Rail Group has now implemented a regular intermodal service. With immediate effect, two trains per week will run with GATX intermodal wagons in Germany between Nuremberg and Black-Forest-Terminal Horb. The new service... mehr