Robust performance amid uncertainty 
CMA CGM posted solid results in 2024, driven by rising demand for containership shipping, and by its strategic investments. Geopolitical tension, however, posed challenges for global supply chains. Following market normalisation in 2023, 2024 saw increased trade... more
Menzies expanding in India
Menzies Aviation has secured a major three-year contract with Air India, providing ground handling and cargo services at eight locations on four continents. Services will include passenger, ramp, de-icing and cleaning operations at LHR, CPH, YYZ, KWI and LAX. In the first year,... more
GBRf adopts HVO for biomass transport
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has signed a twelve-month agreement with renewable energy firm Drax to power its freight services exclusively with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in 2025. The fuel will be used for rail services transporting biomass from Peel Ports, Liverpool... more
DHL adding electric-vehicle capacities
DHL is fortifying its electric vehicle (EV) logistics capabilities in Asia Pacific with the launch of three new EV centres of excellence in 2024. The hubs in China, Singapore and Indonesia will “serve as hubs, with resources for the growing EV industry,” says Fathi Tlatli,... more
Röhlig fortifies Americas leadership
Röhlig Logistics has appointed Hector Midolo as chief commercial officer (CCO) for Latin America and head of global sales for the Americas, with effect from 15 January. Based in Miami, he’ll oversee commercial development in the region and drive global account... more
Preparing South America’s first ACCS
Kale Info Solutions has entered into a partnership with El Dorado airport in Bogota (Colombia) to implement South America’s first airport cargo community system (ACCS), enhancing efficiency and transparency in airfreight operations. El Dorado, Latin America’s busiest... more
Ro-ro JV by Noatum and Erkport
Noatum Maritime, part of the AD Ports Group, has entered into a partnership with the Turkish firm Erkport to launch ‘United Global Ro-Ro’, a joint venture aimed at expanding vehicle logistics and high and heavy cargo transportation. Noatum holds a 60% stake, while Erkport owns... more
Locos with ETCS by DB Cargo
DB Cargo UK has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility to install the ‘European Train Control System’ (ETCS) on its class 66 freight locomotives. The first phase will begin in July, with nine locomotives being fitted at the Toton traction maintenance depot. This... more
BPost Group with leadership changes
Thomas Schmitt (pictured) was appointed CEO of Radial North America with effect from 17 March. He’ll report to BPost Group CEO Chris Peeters and lead Radial’s management committee. Schmitt, a Harvard MBA graduate, has held leadership roles at FedEx, Purolator, DB Schenker and... more