DSV reports stable 2024 results; eyes growth 
DSV delivered solid 2024 results, with earnings growth in the second half, the company has said. Group CEO Jens H. Lund stated that “we grew ahead of the market, driven by our commercial initiatives supporting customers facing great supply chain challenges.” He highlighted... more
Rail and port join forces in Baltimore
Under a new partnership the US class I railway CSX will manage transport, and the port logistician Amports will provide handling services for containers, at the Atlantic Terminal in Baltimore MD (USA). The move will help ensure smooth transitions between rail and port. The... more
Sennder acquires CHR’s Est
The European road forwarder Sennder has announced the acquisition of C.H. Robinson’s European Surface Transportation unit (Est). Following a transition period, Est will operate under the Sennder brand. The companies didn’t disclose details of the transaction. With this... more
Carola bridge fairway reopens – with limitations
After almost five months of blockage the first cargo ship once again passed through the Carola bridge fairway in Dresden (Germany). A generator and fertiliser were on board a Czech company’s tug and barge combination, consisting of a motor cargo vessel and the pushed... more
Advancing IoT in aviation logistics
Unilode Aviation Solutions and OnAsset Intelligence have renewed a partnership, continuing a decade-long collaboration in IoT-enabled ULD management. The alliance has already driven in-flight tracking advancements and expanded Unilode’s digital ULD network to 172,000 units.... more
One and LX Pantos launch joint venture
Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (One) and South Korea’s LX Pantos have finalised a joint venture called Boxlinks, to enhance inland intermodal transport in the USA. Boxlinks will integrate both companies’ networks with major rail and trucking providers. According to... more
Saenz de Santa Maria promoted
DNV Maritime appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria as chief operating officer (COO) with effect from 1 January. She’s based in Singapore and tasked with enhancing coordination between regional teams and central functions, strengthening customer relationships and boosting... more
Logistics to become more flexible on the Balkan
Following growing demand in the western Balkans the Austrian carrier ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has increased the frequency of its rail shuttle between Serbia and Croatia to two round trips a week. The TransFer link connects the Nelt container terminal near Belgrade with the... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
In 1897 a rocky peak on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze (2,962 m above sea level), had to be blown up, so that the Alpine hut ‘Münchner Haus’ could be built. more
Hellmann takes over all of HPL Apollo
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has bought all the shares of HPL Apollo, its joint venture with Mercury Aviation, after twelve years of collaboration. Mercury specialises in transporting perishables by air, sea and road. By integrating the organisation Hellmann can “expand its... more