Iron ore shipments decline amid disruptions 
Bimco reports that global iron ore shipments fell 7% year-on-year in early 2025, due to supply disruptions and weak Chinese demand. Australian shipments dropped by 10%, while Brazilian exports declined by 5%. Despite longer sailing distances from Brazil, tonne-mile demand... more
Leadership transition at Pfenning
The Pfenning group is restructuring its leadership to align it with its strategic growth. To this end it has reported that Manuel Pfenning will move to the holding company, while Georg Lammers will join the operational management team of Pfenning Logistics, together with Rana... more
500 t of flowers for Valentine’s and Mother’s days
Etihad Cargo has reported that it transported over 500 t of fresh flowers from Nairobi to Europe ahead of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. The carrier operated four flower charters for peak demand and supported weekly exports of around 95 t of flowers from Kenya on passenger... more
Not tasty and possibly harmful
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Los Angeles airport (LAX) intercepted 37 live beetles hidden in Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate. The insects, valued at USD 1,480, arrived from Japan in air cargo shipments last month. “These... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
A flu virus can survive for 17 days on a banknote that’s been held by a person with a cold. more
Say hi to Sam and Tracy
FourKites has launched ‘Tracy’ and ‘Sam’, the first AI-powered digital workers designed to automate up to 80% of routine supply chain tasks, increasing efficiency by 40%. Unlike generic AI assistants, they autonomously execute complex workflows, freeing human workers to focus... more
GXO expands network for Siemens Healthineers
GXO Logistics is strengthening Siemens Healthineers’ forward stocking network with two new distribution centres in New Jersey and California. The expansion enhances medical supply availability, adding next-flight-out options, additional same-day delivery resources, and extending... more
Network adds charging points for e-trucks
Contargo opened eight new charging points at the Neuss location in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). It symbolises the growth in charging infrastructure at 14 other sites of the Contargo Group. 22 charging points at seven different locations, each with an output of 250 kW, are... more
Maxlog joins PCN in Turkey
Maxlog, a logistics provider from Turkey that specialises in project cargo solutions, offering multimodal transport via sea, land, rail and air, has joined the Project Cargo Network. “Maxlog provides high-quality services and offers innovative and rapid solutions for... more
Experienced leader succeeds Jörg Rotthowe
The Geis Group has expanded its road services Germany division by appointing Andre Bremm as head of sales and projects at the executive level. Bremm succeeded Jörg Rotthowe in the sales function and brings experience in forwarding, specialised transport and contract logistics... more