Almost all plain sailing 

Ports de Normandie’s review and outlook. The maritime gateways grouped in Ports de Normandie registered increases in freight traffic in 2024. This year, the company plans to focus on decarbonising transport across the English Channel, amongst other priorities. more
Ceva: China–Chicago 

Ceva Logistics has launched a new air charter route linking Wuxi (WUX), China, and Chicago (ORD, USA), with three weekly freighter flights. The service supports trans-Pacific trade for the high-tech, industrial and e-commerce sectors. The first flight departed Wuxi on 28 March,... more
Fading WestJet Cargo to sell Virgin Atlantic capacity 

WestJet Cargo has started selling cargo capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s wide-body flights from Toronto to London Heathrow and beyond under a new block-space agreement that takes effect today, 31 March. The deal marks Virgin’s return to the Canadian market after more than 20... more
Langh Ship welcomes the ‘Ingrid’ 

The Finnish shipping line Langh Ship has taken delivery of the ‘Ingrid’, the first in a series of three 1,200 teu container feeder vessels, at PaxOcean shipyard in Zhoushan. The ship was named on 15 March, following the owner family’s tradition of naming vessels after female... more
Daimler truck-charging expansion 

From April 2025 on customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain and Poland will gain access to UTA Edenred’s public e-charging network for Mercedes-Benz electric trucks, through the 'Mercedes ServiceCard'. Following initial availability in Germany, Austria... more
Grose to manage Maersk in Canada 

Maersk has appointed Michelle Grose as its new area managing director and president for Canada, effective 1 April. She’ll be based in Toronto and lead the company’s growing logistics operations in the Canadian market. A native of the greater Toronto area, Grose brings over 20... more
Deka enters logistics market 

Deka Immobilien has secured a newly-built logistics facility in Belgium. The MG Park Malinas offers 71,500 sqm of rental space, 110 parking spaces and 33 truck docks. The fully-let property is leased to Wimbles Services, a subsidiary of international snack producer... more
Yang Ming adds Haiphong to JKX service rotation 

The Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation launched its expanded Japan Kansai Express (JKX) service with a first call at Haiphong (Vietnam) on Sunday, 30 March. The extension strengthens the carrier’s presence in Southeast Asia and responds to growing demand in Vietnam’s... more
Serre to lead ProLogistik in France 

The ProLogistik Group has named Frédéric Serre as managing director of its French subsidiary, formerly called DSIA. With more than 30 years of international leadership experience in tech-driven businesses, Serre is expected to support the group’s growth and innovation agenda.... more
Pilot error suspected in Vilnius cargo plane crash 

Lithuanian authorities believe human error was the likely cause of the Boeing B737-400 cargo aircraft crash in Vilnius on 25 November 2024. Prosecutors have requested that Spanish authorities issue a notice of suspicion and question the recovering pilot under a European... more