Texan cats can fly! 
Air Charter Service (ACS) arranged a special charter to transport 58 rescue cats from Houston TX to a sanctuary in Idaho (USA). A Metroliner III was selected as the most suitable aircraft for the 2,700 km journey. Richard Thompson, president of ACS Americas, explained... more
Javier Suárez to lead Knud E. Hansen
The maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen from Denmark has announced a leadership change, with Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as managing director on 1 March. The transition follows months of preparation, during which the two worked closely to ensure... more
Group7 opens logistics centre in Munich
Group7 has launched operations at its new 60,000 sqm multi-user logistics centre near Munich airport. The facility integrates various new technologies, including an AI-driven control tower, automated transport systems and real-time shipment tracking. The centre offers... more
Bremen’s ports are methanol-ready
Bremen’s gateways have introduced clear regulations for methanol bunkering, reinforcing their role in alternative marine fuels. While LNG has been in use since 2015, methanol is gaining significance. “LNG bunkering has been possible for years, now Bremen’s ports are... more
Burcombe’s new TMS
Burcombe Haulage has cut customer-related admin time by 20% after implementing HaulTech’s transport management system (TMS). The Cornwall-based operator, specialising in haulage, reports it needed an industry-specific solution to streamline workflows and reduce operational... more
Tariff changes reshape supply chains
New tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are driving businesses to reassess procurement strategies, as Stephen Dyke (pictured), principal solutions consultant manager at FourKites, has stated in a comment. Key sectors affected include electronics, machinery, plastics... more
Aquila expanding into Hungary
Aquila, a freight and cargo service in Ploieșt (Romania), has reported that it has strengthened its regional presence by acquiring Kitax, a Hungarian distribution company for hygiene, consumables and workplace safety equipment. This marks Aquila’s entry into its second foreign... more
Renewables partnership for Hactl and Shell
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed an mou with Shell Hong Kong to expand the use of renewable diesel and electric vehicle infrastructure. Hactl has thus become Shell’s first strategic collaborator on renewable diesel initiatives. Hactl has been... more
TMS boosts Astre network efficiency
Astre Europe and the Alerce Group have entered into a strategic partnership to implement the Alertran transport management system (TMS) in Astre’s pallet system. This collaboration aims to improve efficiency, transparency and sustainability in Europe’s logistics network, as... more
LA honours 70th IAPH anniversary
The port of Los Angeles has paid tribute to the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) on its 70th anniversary, recognising its global leadership in addressing key industry challenges. The milestone was marked at a port-hosted networking event during TPM25 in Long... more