DHL acquires Cryopdp 
The DHL Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Cryopdp, a special courier service by Cryoport that serves clinical trials and biopharma and the cell and gene therapy sectors. The move strengthens DHL’s capabilities in temperature-controlled logistics and supports... more
First SeMS certified ground handler in Asia
Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first ground handler in Asia to achieve certification under Iata’s ‘Security Management System’ (SeMS), attaining the highest possible tier, ‘operating status’ on its first assessment. SeMS provides a structured, risk-based framework to... more
Long-term contract with mystery client
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its collaboration with “a long-standing automotive customer” through a ten-year logistics contract, starting in April 2027. The agreement includes land-based services such as vehicle receiving, end-of-line services, accessory installation,... more
Nazzari new Duvenbeck CCO
Duvenbeck has named Marco Nazzari as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 April. With more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in logistics, including roles at DP World, Ceva and Crane Worldwide, Nazzari brings a strong track record in commercial... more
Alpine truck law suspended
The Swiss government has decided not to implement the revised road traffic law (Art. 45a SVG), which was based on an initiative from the canton of Ticino entitled ‘Safer roads – now!’ (Sicherere Strassen jetzt!). The initiative called for mandatory driver assistance systems... more
JYSK selects Spanish partners
JYSK has appointed AR Racking and Körber to equip its future distribution centre in Almenara (Spain). The site will support JYSK’s future growth in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, as the company has reported. AR Racking will provide a custom storage system with 182,500 pallet... more
New nonstop Vienna–Duisburg rail link
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has introduced a route connecting Vienna and Duisburg (Germany). The company has reported that the nonstop connection offers two weekly round trips, enhancing intermodal flows between Austria and Germany. The service is available for containers, swap... more
Driving innovation in ground support technologies
Sats has signed a three-year mou with ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Guangtai, to trial new airport technologies, including a mid-size electric airtug to tow medium passenger aircraft. The trials will take place in real-world airport conditions and support Sats's... more
Xenos Marine names largest US-built heavylift vessel
Xenos Marine has christened the TX-10,000, the largest heavylift vessel ever built in the USA, at Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston TX. The 297 m long, 310 m wide and 250 m high vessel features a gantry system with a lifting capacity of 10,000 t and is fully Jones... more
WiseTech acquires Editrade
WiseTech Global has signed an agreement to acquire Editrade, a provider of customs management software headquartered in Santiago (Chile). The acquisition extends the reach of WiseTech’s Cargowise platform in Chile, Ecuador, Panama and Mexico, supporting its goal of expanding... more