Strengthening leadership in UK/Ireland and Germany 
The Customs Support Group, a leading European customs and trade solutions provider, has expanded its leadership team with two key appointments. Keiron Myall is the new managing director for the UK and Ireland and Thomas Regler (pictured) the same for Germany. Myall, who took... plus
Asians record strong growth in intra-European shipping
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the Singapore-based carrier that integrated the container shipping businesses of the Japanese companies K Line, MOL and NYK, has achieved the highest capacity and market share growth among carriers in intra-European services over the past year,... plus
LX Pantos acquires Georgia hub
LX Pantos has reported it has acquired a logistics centre in Dalton G (USA), as a part of its expansion strategy for the USA. The 305,000 m² site will strengthen its supply chain capabilities, particularly for Korean manufacturers operating in the region. The acquisition,... plus
A net-zero railfreight terminal
DB Cargo UK has implemented a range of environmental measures at its Cricklewood railfreight terminal in North London, aiming to achieve net-zero status. The terminal, used to transport aggregates and construction waste, already reduces road congestion by shifting freight... plus
Developing Vietnam's air cargo potential together
Sats and Vietnam Airlines (VNA) have signed an mou to build and operate an air cargo terminal at Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA), Vietnam’s upcoming major aviation hub. The partnership also includes strategic initiatives to enhance ground and cargo handling services... plus
SmartSea appoints head of infrastructure
SmartSea, powered by Sita, has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Andy Oakley (on the left) as the head of its infrastructure and operations. Oakley, who was previously the director of IT operations at City of Dreams Mediterranean, will drive digital integration,... plus
Idea designs reusable packaging
Logistics specialist Idea has designed a customised reusable packaging solution for aircraft doors of the Airbus A320, meeting Latécoère’s requirements for protection, durability and logistics performance. Idea’s engineering team designed over 200 metal cases to transport and... plus
New ÖBB office in Bucharest
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has leased 600 m² of office space in the ‘Business Garden Bucharest’, marking a strategic move for the firm in Romania. With operations in 18 countries and 5,912 logistics professionals handling over 78 million t of freight annually, the company aims... plus
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Budgerigars are like humans in that they can infect each other when they yawn. plus
Global demand remains stable – regional fluctuations
According to World ACD Market Data, global air cargo markets remained flat in week 10 (3–9 March), showing a 2% year-on-year increase in total tonnage. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 5% week-on-week rise, recovering to pre-Lunar New Year levels. In contrast,... plus