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,... plus
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,... plus
Une union stratégique 
Akanea et Informatique 2000 s’associent pour les procédures douanières. Un prestataire de solutions logicielles pour la supply chain et un pionnier de l’automatisation des procédures font équipe afin de simplifier les flux transfrontaliers entre la France et la Suisse et... plus
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... plus
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... plus
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... plus
Cosco now links Contecon with Asia
Contecon Guayaquil has received the inaugural call of Cosco Shipping’s WSA5 service, the first direct link between Ecuador and Asia via Peru’s port of Chancay. The new service reduces transit time to Shanghai to 27 days, providing a faster and more reliable route for Ecuadorian... plus
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... plus
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).... plus
“Curiosity of the Day”
Razor blades for women are 40% more expensive on average than the corresponding products for men. plus