New digital release process for German seaports 
The logistics IT and software providers Dakosy and DBH are launching a new digital authorisation process for container imports through German seaports. The "secure release order" system is set to replace the current PIN-based method by the second half of this year,... plus
GSE at FCO
Airport Handling, a Dnata subsidiary, recently inaugurated its new office at Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO), as part of a multi-million-euro investment programme. This includes over EUR 20 million that are earmarked for new ground support equipment (GSE), following the award of a... plus
CN: changes at the helm
CN, a Canadian transport and logistics provider, has appointed Remi G. Lalonde as executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, effective 24 April 2024. He will succeed Doug MacDonald who will retire from the company following a career of nearly 35 years. Since his... plus
French group, Italian subsidiary
Hardis Group, a French consulting and IT company, has set up a new Italian subsidiary for its logistics software services by acquiring a majority stake in Hardis Italia and taking over its operations based in Milan. The Italian subsidiary has been an integrator partner for... plus
Terminal opened in Georgia
The Tallinn (Estonia)-based CF&S Group has launched a new transit hub in Poti, Georgia. The terminals will handle various types of cargo and offer warehousing and cargo deliveries from the port of Poti to the inland terminal, cargo loading and lashing on railway platforms,... plus
Intercepting stolen cars
In 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the ports of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, have so far intercepted 18 stolen vehicles valued at approximately USD 1.1 million. Destined for countries like Ghana and the United Arab Emirates, the... plus
Air China Cargo and TAM Group extend partnership
Air China Cargo and TAM Group have extended their longstanding collaboration to improve air cargo services in North America. As a significant milestone for both companies, the new agreement reinforces their shared vision of delivering efficient service and value to clients.... plus
A CEO for the Caribbean
Global logistics provider DP World has named Manuel Martinez CEO of DP World Dominicana. The company opened its 100th freight forwarding office last month as it expands the range of supply-chain solutions offered to its global customer base. The group launched a new air... plus
A sustainable centre in Suffolk
Hemisphere Freight Services is pressing on with the construction of its newest warehouse in Suffolk, with cladding already up, flooring poured and racking in full flow. The hub is being built at Suffolk Port One Logistics Park, a carbon-neutral project in East Anglia. Curzon... plus