Shipping giants optimise freight routes 
The Gemini Cooperation, a joint venture between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, will commence operations on 1 February, introducing a hub-and-spoke network aimed at improving reliability and connectivity in global shipping. The network, featuring 57 services and 340 vessels, is... more
Hellmann welcomes new MD for France
In mid-January Gilles Duffaut took over as the managing director of Hellmann France, the French subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. He succeeded Alex Delrue, who has managed both the Spanish and French subsidiaries in a dual role for the past five years. By creating... more
36,000 e-powered commercial vehicles
The registration of e-powered commercial vehicles in Switzerland has declined again, after many years of growth. 12% fewer e-vehicles for commercial transport were registered in 2023, according to the country’s statistical office. A total of 35,921 e-powered commercial... more
Pharma airport returning to pre-pandemic volumes
Basel-Mulhouse airport plays a strategic role for cargo transport in the trinational logistics cluster, especially so for the pharmaceuticals industry. Cargo handling there increased during the pandemic crisis. In 2024, cargo volumes were still slightly lower than in previous... more
Angolan trade hub fortified
The AD Ports Group has commenced operations at the Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in Angola, under a 20-year concession agreement. The group, in partnership with Unicargas and Multiparques, is investing almost USD 380 million to modernise the terminal and develop Noatum... more
NX and Zepto link up
NX Logistics has opened a 16,000 sqm warehouse in eastern Bengaluru (India), where the company is looking to collaborate with Zepto, an emerging Indian quick-commerce provider. The hub is in Hoskote, from where it enables access to major transport networks to the city and... more
Record orders placed 
Containerships are trumps – at least from 8,000 teu upwards. The international shipping organization Bimco has reported a record order backlog for containerships. Furthermore, the organisation assumes that liner shipping companies will increase their fleets in the coming years. more
VTG expanding in Eastern Europe
The German rail logistics provider VTG has acquired the remaining shares in the traction company Retrack Slovakia from Rail Services Slovakia, making it the sole owner of the Retrack Slovakia Group and its subsidiaries in Czechia and Hungary. This acquisition strengthens... more
Graduation day at Emirates SkyCargo
The first cohort of Emirates SkyCargo cargo managers has completed an executive leadership training programme, with a second cycle set to begin in April. The course equipped participants with tools to address future industry challenges, including artificial intelligence,... more
Seven new sites for Prologis
Prologis has bought seven logistics sites from Union Investment, boosting its German capacity by 380,000 sqm. The hubs are in Hamburg, Hannover, Nürnberg and the Rhein-Neckar region, enhancing Prologis’ network in the country. Most of the units have been leased for mid- to... more