Cutting emissions on Paraguayan rivers 
The Finnish marine technology company Wärtsilä will supply new engines for two inland waterway tug pusher barges, the ‘Decatur Lady’ and the ‘Tendota’, operated by ADM Naviera Chaco in Paraguay. The upgrade supports ADM’s goal of reducing emissions by 25% by 2035 while... more
Schmitt leads French business organisation
Jean-Thomas Schmitt (centre), CEO of the Heppner Group, has been unanimously elected president of Union TLF, succeeding Eric Hémar. Over the next three years, he aims to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, enhance its appeal and expand member services. His key priorities... more
Pioneering a cargo solution for B737-200 combis
As new Transport Canada regulations mandate the transition from class B to class F cargo compartments, Nolinor Aviation has introduced an innovative solution to keep its Boeing B737-200 combi flights operational while ensuring compliance. “The Boeing B737-200 is the best... more
Gerg to head Brazilian team in Amsterdam
Embraer Commercial Aviation has established a global leasing and freighter activities team to enhance its presence in the cargo and leasing markets. Based in Amsterdam, the team will focus on e-jet passenger-to-freighter conversions and commercial leasing activities under a... more
DB Schenker boosts efficiency
DB Schenker has achieved a 99.5% inventory accuracy rate for Siemens in the UK, setting a new benchmark for operational efficiency at Siemens’s Congleton site in Cheshire (England), as the company reports. The logistics provider has implemented digital tools and automated... more
Gdansk boosts rail capacity
The expansion of the Baltic Hub terminal in Gdansk is set to enhance railfreight connectivity in Poland’s and strengthen its role in European logistics. The T3 terminal, expected to be fully operational by late 2025, will introduce 20 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes and... more
Middle Eastern hub lends name to AAL vessel
AAL Shipping has officially named its fifth super B-class vessel, the ‘AAL Dubai’, in a ceremony held on 12 March at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou (China). This 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavylift vessel, designed to be methanol-ready, strengthens AAL’s... more
Ground handling at ZRH until 2032
Swissport has renewed its ground handling license at Zurich airport (ZRH) for another seven years, ensuring services for over 30 airlines. The contract calls for Swissport to provide air cargo logistics, baggage handling, aircraft pushback, de-icing and lounge... more
Alpega enhances digital freight management
Vienna-based logistics saas provider Alpega has expanded its digital transport platform by adding ‘Alpega Ocean Booking’, a new solution enabling shippers to manage ocean freight directly. It is integrated with Alpega’s TMS and eliminates intermediaries, offers real-time... more
Toppoint supports FMS growth
Toppoint Holdings has reported that it has contributed to optimising the supply chain of the forwarding company Fr. Meyer’s Sohn’s northeast drayage division, supporting record import container volumes in 2025. Since 2023, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) has utilised Toppoint’s... more