Ural Steel gets rail upgrade 
RZD Logistics has implemented a rail-based transport solution to ensure raw material supply for Ural Steel. Limestone deliveries from the production site to the steel plant are now routed via a dedicated loop line between Novoorsk and Novotroitsk in the Orenburg region (Russia).... more
GTA Air joins Aerios to boost charter quoting speed
Texas-based GTA Air has adopted Aerios’ Carrier App to streamline air cargo charter quotes, cutting response times by 66%. The integration proves the platform’s flexibility, following its recent rollout with Cargojet. Aerios enables faster, over-the-phone quoting and enhanced... more
SAF-Holland reaches production milestone
SAF-Holland has reached a production milestone with its three-millionth axle manufactured at Plant 03 in Bessenbach, Germany. The site has been a hub for axle and suspension system production since 2000, particularly for the 'SAF Intra' series, used in 9-ton trailer operations.... more
Is this the opening gambit? 
Two Panama Canal ports go to US investor. Just days after he took office US president Donald Trump announced his intention to restore US control over the Panama Canal, which was handed back to Panama in 1999. The change of ownership of two ports may lend weight to that plan. more
Joining IT forces to secure port flows
France PCS and Orange Cyberdefense have announced the deployment of a joint ‘security operations centre’ (SOC) to monitor and protect France’s port community systems, managed by MGI and Soget. These platforms handle 99% of the country’s maritime import and export... more
Another step in ‘buy and build’
The Schneider Group has acquired Nord-Transport (NT), both headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), thus strengthening its international road and overseas logistics offering. NT, known for its strong regional roots and high-quality service, will continue to operate from... more
4RCargo expanding with office in Bratislava
The independent GSSA 4RCargo has opened a new office in the Slovak capital Bratislava, as a part of its continued expansion in Central Eastern Europe. The Warsaw-based company has tripled its team in 18 months and now operates four dedicated offices to support growing... more
Changing port congestion trends
Supporting logistics professionals to manage disruption, such as intensified port congestions in 2024, Beacon, a supply chain visibility platform backed by Maersk, now reveals both improvements and persistent challenges worldwide. In Beacon’s latest ‘Port Congestion &... more
Seifert Logistics reaches record revenues
The Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) achieved record revenues of EUR 340 million in 2024, strengthening its position as a logistics provider in Germany. Key foci included expanding contract logistics sites, investing in sustainable transport concepts and integrating new... more
Designwerk tracks energy use
The Swiss e-truck manufacturer Designwerk has released consumption data from 239 customer vehicles. While electric trucks with light cargo can achieve values as low as 90 kWh/100 km under ideal conditions, specialised applications such as sewer cleaning or snow removal can... more