Ship recycling hits 16-year low amid high demand 
According to Filipe Gouveia, shipping analyst at Bimco, the number of recycled dry bulk ships has dropped by 42% year-on-year, the second-lowest level in 16 years, due to strong freight demand and high rates. Only 45 ships were recycled in 2024, accounting for 2.5 million... more
Geodis gains pharma certificate
Geodis has gained a Iata certification for its pharmaceutical logistics in Australia, bringing the total number of its certified pharma sites to 29 globally. Designed by Iata’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (Ceiv) specifically for the pharmaceutical sector,... more
Cathay Cargo refreshes its Courier solution
Cathay Cargo has refreshed its Cathay Courier solution for urgent, small shipments and has added transparency to its existing features of speed, guaranteed capacity, dedicated handling and customs clearance. Cathay Courier offers businesses speed, flexibility and access to... more
Bonnet to lead sales strategy in France
Pure-play contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has appointed Emmanuel Bonnet as its new vice president of business development in France. With over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, Bonnet previously was senior vice president, vertical market FMCG at... more
Setup for commercial-vehicle business
The German automotive supplier Bosch is reorganising its commercial-vehicle (CV) business. Starting January 2025, the company will pool important competencies in a new business unit, bringing together system development and product and portfolio management for trucks and... more
Port of Strasbourg unveils strategy for 2024-2028
The Port of Strasbourg has launched its 2024-2028 strategic plan 2024-2028, which focuses on decarbonisation, multimodality, territorial integration, and collective action. As the second largest inland port in France, the port aims to modernise its infrastructure, enhance... more
Pumping up warehouse capacity
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Wilo, a pump manufacturer, have doubled the storage capacity at the site in Werne, Germany. Expanding the warehouse to 40,000 sqm, the companies are looking to strengthen their collaboration in this location, where Hellmann manages Wilo’s... more
Pactl upgrades CMS with minimal downtime
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (Pactl), one of the largest single air cargo terminal operators worldwide, has successfully rolled out Hermes 5 at four cargo terminals. Three cargo terminals at Pudong International Airport, as well as the Pactl... more
Containers instead of coal
The first construction phase of the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) in Germany has been completed and was officially opened on Monday with a ceremony and more than 250 guests. With a capacity of 850,000 teu in the final phase, the intermodal transload facility will be the... more