EU transport – BGL, FNTR, NLA report issues 

The leaders of the common road transport office of BGL, FNTR and NLA first met members of the European Parliament, and then the general director of the the European Commission's General Directorate Move, to discuss key issues in road freight transport. As the company reports,... mehr
Growing RIX wants to attract even more cargo 

Cargo volumes at Riga airport (RIX) have risen by over 20% since early 2024, driven by Lufthansa Cargo’s regular connection. More than 3,000 t have been processed this year. Meanwhile, the airport has launched a tender for the first phase of reconstructing apron 4,... mehr
Zollprozesse im Fokus 

Strategische Partnerschaft von Akanea und Informatique 2000. Ein Anbieter von Softwarelösungen für die Lieferkette und ein Pionier in der Prozessautomatisierung wollen die grenzüberschreitenden Abläufe zwischen Frankreich und der Schweiz vereinfachen und die Effizienz im... mehr
48% rise for women in management in a year 

Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter specialist, has reported a 48% increase in women in management positions over the past year, alongside a 9% rise in female employees. The enterprise, which provides charter solutions for passenger and cargo transport, has invested heavily... mehr
Geodis hires Devauges 

The global transport and logistics provider Geodis has appointed Jean-Benoît Devauges as group general counsel. He joins the management board, chaired by CEO Marie-Christine Lombard, and the executive board, alongside Lombard and David-Olivier Tarac. Devauges began his... mehr
Battling the illegal wildlife trade 

Emirates SkyCargo continues its fight against the illegal wildlife trade, reinforcing strict embargoes on trafficked species and hunting trophies. The airline actively disrupts illicit supply chains through rigorous screening, staff training and collaborations with... mehr
CTP completes logistics park in Brandenburg 

CTP has finalised the development of a 27,300 sqm multifunctional logistics park in Linthe, Brandenburg (Germany). The site includes 15,500 sqm of newly-built space, featuring warehousing, office and social areas. Sustainability measures include photovoltaic systems and... mehr
New China–Europe rail service 

KTZ Express, a subsidiary of KTZ, has partnered with China Railway Container Transport (CRCT) to introduce a new container service between China and Europe. The first train, carrying television components, has departed from Chengdu (China) destined for Łódź (Poland).... mehr
Javier Suárez to lead Knud E. Hansen 

The maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen from Denmark has announced a leadership change, with Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as managing director on 1 March. The transition follows months of preparation, during which the two worked closely to ensure... mehr
Bremen’s ports are methanol-ready 

Bremen’s gateways have introduced clear regulations for methanol bunkering, reinforcing their role in alternative marine fuels. While LNG has been in use since 2015, methanol is gaining significance. “LNG bunkering has been possible for years, now Bremen’s ports are... mehr