Connecting trade across continents 
Colombian IT firm acquired by Wisetech. Wisetech Global, an Australian developer that produces the logistics software ‘Cargowise’, has signed an agreement to acquire Opentecnología, a firm based in Bogotá specialising in customs and logistics technology. more
Throughput on the rise
Survey by the Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários. Brazil’s ministry of ports and airports has reported that the country handled record cargo volumes at its ports last year. A total of 1.32 billion t of freight passed through the country’s hubs in twelve months. One port... more
A silk road in the Mexican skies 
The Uzbek cargo carrier My Freighter and Aeromexico have launched a strategic interline partnership to boost cargo connectivity between Mexico and Central Asia. Since 1 April the agreement has enabled seamless transfers, granting My Freighter access to Mexico City,... 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
New chief legal officer at C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson has named Dorothy Capers as its new chief legal officer (CLO) and secretary, effective 5 May. With extensive international experience in business strategy, governance and legal affairs, Capers brings a strong track record from roles at Xylem and National Express... 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