Contargo expanding rail corridors 
Contargo is introducing two rail services from late August 2025; its Duisburg–Dourges shuttle (DDS) and a Poland–France shuttle (PFS). The DDS connects the LDCT terminal in Dourges, in northern France, with the Duisburg intermodal terminal (DIT) three times a week. It offers... more
ACS delivers earthquake aid to Myanmar and Thailand
Air Charter Service (ACS) has arranged several humanitarian charters following last Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. The epicentre was near Mandalay, but the tremors were felt as far as China and Thailand. With Mandalay’s airport unavailable, ACS is flying aid... more
Swedish Club adds iceberg alerts to Telp system
The Swedish Club has introduced a new seasonal ‘Iceberg Advisory’ feature to its Trade Enabling Loss Prevention platform (Telp). The system enhances navigational safety by alerting vessels entering zones with high concentrations of icebergs and sea ice. Supported by two... more
FourKites adds AI and digital experts to team
FourKites has appointed Sree Mangalampalli as its new vice-president for digital transformation solutions, and Jimmy Sebastian (photo) as its vice-president for AI products. The move supports the company’s focus on AI-led supply chain transformation through its so-called... more
Quantron’s clean transport reboot
Following insolvency proceedings, Quantron is relaunching with a renewed focus on sustainable growth. The company has restructured and realigned its operations, supported by a strengthened cost management framework and ongoing backing from staff and partners, as the company... more
DHL acquires Cryopdp
The DHL Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Cryopdp, a special courier service by Cryoport that serves clinical trials and biopharma and the cell and gene therapy sectors. The move strengthens DHL’s capabilities in temperature-controlled logistics and supports... more
First SeMS certified ground handler in Asia
Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first ground handler in Asia to achieve certification under Iata’s ‘Security Management System’ (SeMS), attaining the highest possible tier, ‘operating status’ on its first assessment. SeMS provides a structured, risk-based framework to... more
Long-term contract with mystery client
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its collaboration with “a long-standing automotive customer” through a ten-year logistics contract, starting in April 2027. The agreement includes land-based services such as vehicle receiving, end-of-line services, accessory installation,... more
Nazzari new Duvenbeck CCO
Duvenbeck has named Marco Nazzari as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 April. With more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in logistics, including roles at DP World, Ceva and Crane Worldwide, Nazzari brings a strong track record in commercial... more
Alpine truck law suspended
The Swiss government has decided not to implement the revised road traffic law (Art. 45a SVG), which was based on an initiative from the canton of Ticino entitled ‘Safer roads – now!’ (Sicherere Strassen jetzt!). The initiative called for mandatory driver assistance systems... more