Hafenstaus verschärfen sich 
Globale Studie der maritimen Datenplattform Beacon. Die maritime Datenplattform Beacon hat die Entwicklung an 88 Häfen auf der Welt untersucht. Hat sich letztes Jahr bei 34 davon die Situation mit zusätzlichen Wartezeiten um bis zu zwei Stunden gegenüber 2023 nur leicht... mehr
Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco 
Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses and consumers on around 80% of imports. Key US... mehr
Geis Group restructures its air and sea services
The Geis Group has realigned its air and sea services division. Klaus Hrazdira, currently COO of Quehenberger Logistics, now oversees the entire division in all of Europe, including subsidiaries General Transport and Quehenberger. The move follows Quehenberger’s integration... mehr
Freight sector under pressure – VNL
VNL has published its second-quarter 2025 outlook on freight transport developments. The ‘Austrian Supply Chain Pressure Index’ shows a 30% increase, indicating heightened supply risks. In road freight, new customs regulations and a persistent driver shortage are raising... mehr
Driver shortages worsening
The IRU’s 2024 global truck driver shortage report shows 3.6 million unfilled positions in 36 countries, similar to 2023 levels. However, structural concerns are rising, particularly the widening age gap. The proportion of drivers under 25 fell by 5.8% year-on-year, while... mehr
Aurrigo unveils autonomous cargo vehicle
Aurrigo International presented its latest innovation, the ‘Auto-Cargo’, during an event in Coventry (England) recently. Developed with Innovate UK, CCAV, UPS and East Midlands airport, the fully electric, autonomous vehicle can carry up to 16.5 t of cargo. Designed to move... mehr
Windcoop orders world’s first sail-powered containership
The French shipping company Windcoop has placed a firm order for the world’s first sail-powered containership. Measuring 91.3 m and equipped with three rigid wingsails designed by CWS, the ship will be built by Turkish yard RMK Marine and is set for launch in May 2027. It... mehr
Hahn airport sees cargo growth under Triwo ownership
Hahn airport (HHN) , located in southwestern Germany, handled around 22,000 t of airfreight in the first quarter of 2025 – up by 8% year-on-year. “This was a good start to 2025,” said Rüdiger Franke, managing director of Triwo Hahn airport. With its 24-hour operating permit... mehr
Bifa fortifies policy and compliance team
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has reorganised its policy and compliance team following the retirement of David Stroud. Pawel Jarza, previously frontier policy manager, will now handle airfreight matters. Jarza has a master’s degree in... mehr
Streamlined mail handling in Zurich
Swiss WorldCargo and Fiege Air Cargo Logistics have launched a partnership to enhance mail handling at Zurich airport. The collaboration, officially inaugurated on 3 March with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of Swiss’s mail... mehr