Gdansk boosts rail capacity 

The expansion of the Baltic Hub terminal in Gdansk is set to enhance railfreight connectivity in Poland’s and strengthen its role in European logistics. The T3 terminal, expected to be fully operational by late 2025, will introduce 20 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes and... more
Middle Eastern hub lends name to AAL vessel 

AAL Shipping has officially named its fifth super B-class vessel, the ‘AAL Dubai’, in a ceremony held on 12 March at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou (China). This 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavylift vessel, designed to be methanol-ready, strengthens AAL’s... more
Ground handling at ZRH until 2032 

Swissport has renewed its ground handling license at Zurich airport (ZRH) for another seven years, ensuring services for over 30 airlines. The contract calls for Swissport to provide air cargo logistics, baggage handling, aircraft pushback, de-icing and lounge... more
Alpega enhances digital freight management 

Vienna-based logistics saas provider Alpega has expanded its digital transport platform by adding ‘Alpega Ocean Booking’, a new solution enabling shippers to manage ocean freight directly. It is integrated with Alpega’s TMS and eliminates intermediaries, offers real-time... more
Toppoint supports FMS growth 

Toppoint Holdings has reported that it has contributed to optimising the supply chain of the forwarding company Fr. Meyer’s Sohn’s northeast drayage division, supporting record import container volumes in 2025. Since 2023, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) has utilised Toppoint’s... more
EIB funds Ayvens eLCVs 

Ayvens has reported that it has signed a new financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its fleet of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) in Europe. The EUR 350 million loan from the EIB, matched by a co-investment from Ayvens, will fund the... more
Onvia Cab for CZ Loko 

Alstom has signed a contract with CZ Loko to supply 50 Onvia Cab onboard ETCS units for MUV 75 railway maintenance vehicles. According to the company, the EUR 9 million agreement will see installation begin in March, with deliveries continuing over the... more
Hungary Airlines choses Hactl 

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed its first new carrier in 2025, securing a handling contract with Hungary Airlines. The airline has launched scheduled Budapest–Hong Kong services using Airbus A330F freighters with a 62 t capacity, strengthening trade... more
Spies to head ACS time-critical services 

Air Charter Service (ACS) has named Andreas Spies as the new CEO for time-critical services in the Emea and Apac regions. Spies, who joined ACS seven years ago after more than a decade in onboard courier services and who’ll be based in Frankfurt, has played a key role in... more
Advancing the infrastructure in Matadi 

The Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), is advancing infrastructure projects in 2025 to improve efficiency and strengthen Matadi’s role as the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s leading maritime hub, as the company... more