Setting sail in a new partnership 
The Transport Overseas Group is now the commercial agent for Polaris Autoliners, supporting the latter in its expansion into markets in Europe and Oceania. The British firm Polaris, which specialises in ro-ro solutions, will now be able to leverage the TO Group’s global... plus
2,000 t of CO2e saved
Nestlé has entered into a partnership with the road freight forwarder Sennder, to decarbonise its logistics network. Over the past three years, this collaboration has cut more than 2,000 t of CO2e, by completing more than 3,000 green loads, using HVO100 and electric... plus
Looking back on a special year – Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo, the global air cargo carrier from Saudi Arabia, demonstrated significant operational growth last year, marked by an increase in cargo volumes and flight activities. The company transported 577,870 t of cargo in 2024, representing 27% growth in transported weight... plus
Shipping giants optimise freight routes
The Gemini Cooperation, a joint venture between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, will commence operations on 1 February, introducing a hub-and-spoke network aimed at improving reliability and connectivity in global shipping. The network, featuring 57 services and 340 vessels, is... plus
Hellmann welcomes new MD for France
In mid-January Gilles Duffaut took over as the managing director of Hellmann France, the French subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. He succeeded Alex Delrue, who has managed both the Spanish and French subsidiaries in a dual role for the past five years. By creating... plus
36,000 e-powered commercial vehicles
The registration of e-powered commercial vehicles in Switzerland has declined again, after many years of growth. 12% fewer e-vehicles for commercial transport were registered in 2023, according to the country’s statistical office. A total of 35,921 e-powered commercial... plus
Pharma airport returning to pre-pandemic volumes
Basel-Mulhouse airport plays a strategic role for cargo transport in the trinational logistics cluster, especially so for the pharmaceuticals industry. Cargo handling there increased during the pandemic crisis. In 2024, cargo volumes were still slightly lower than in previous... plus
Angolan trade hub fortified
The AD Ports Group has commenced operations at the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in Angola, under a 20-year concession agreement. The group, in partnership with Unicargas and Multiparques, is investing almost USD 380 million to modernise the terminal and develop Noatum... plus
NX and Zepto link up
NX Logistics has opened a 16,000 sqm warehouse in eastern Bengaluru (India), where the company is looking to collaborate with Zepto, an emerging Indian quick-commerce provider. The hub is in Hoskote, from where it enables access to major transport networks to the city and... plus
Un nouveau record 
Les porte-conteneurs de plus de 8000 TEU l’emportent. L’organisation internationale de la navigation maritime Bimco annonce un record de commandes de porte-conteneurs. Elle estime en outre que les armements de ligne vont étoffer leurs flottes encore davantage pendant les années... plus