Weekly train service launched in India 
DP has launched a new rail-led multimodal service in India. The train links Gandhidham in Gujarat to India’s national capital region (NCR) around Delhi. It runs weekly and follows the introduction of intermodal services in India connecting southern Gujarat and Chennai to the... more
A ‘plus’ for digital trade
Dubai Trade is enhancing its ‘Trade+’ service to facilitate digital delivery orders and cut transaction times by almost 90%. The service is available through the Dubai Trade single window for trade and logistics, where customers can use it to complete orders, approvals,... more
Setting sail in a new partnership
The Transport Overseas Group is now the commercial agent for Polaris Autoliners, supporting the latter in its expansion into markets in Europe and Oceania. The British firm Polaris, which specialises in ro-ro solutions, will now be able to leverage the TO Group’s global... more
2,000 t of CO2e saved
Nestlé has entered into a partnership with the road freight forwarder Sennder, to decarbonise its logistics network. Over the past three years, this collaboration has cut more than 2,000 t of CO2e, by completing more than 3,000 green loads, using HVO100 and electric... more
Looking back on a special year – Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo, the global air cargo carrier from Saudi Arabia, demonstrated significant operational growth last year, marked by an increase in cargo volumes and flight activities. The company transported 577,870 t of cargo in 2024, representing 27% growth in transported weight... more
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