A pioneer, despite the challenges
The conversion of truck fleets to e-trucks is one of the most difficult tasks in logistics worldwide, requiring a certain pioneering spirit, as e-trucks cost up to three times more than conventional diesel units. Their range is also significantly shorter, and suitable charging... more
Segro setting up in Paris 13
The real estate services provider Segro is set to develop an urban logistics hub in Paris Les Gobelins, having signed a lease agreement with the delivery services provider Coursier.fr. Once masonry work is completed by the end of this month the former freight station will... more
Europa boosts customer services team
A recent paper reported that 47% of Dutch consumers consider connection and trust to be top factors in customer services and that they value positive human interactions over AI technology. Europa Road’s Benelux team, which specialises in road freight to and from the UK,... more
NAV Aero and Oman Air Cargo join forces
Nav Aero, a global cargo GSSA and brokerage network, has entered into a partnership with Oman Air Cargo, a carrier recognised for its innovative airfreight solutions. This agreement enables Nav Aero to provide increased flight options, advanced scheduling flexibility and... more
Improved cargo flow in Onne
The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) in Nigeria, operated by ICTSI, has enhanced its infrastructure by adding two mobile harbour cranes as well as a container freight station (CFS). The USD 25 million crane investment aims to improve container handling, reduce vessel turnaround... more
With a focus on Norway
Deugro is enhancing its investment in a K2, a project forwarder catering to Norwegian clients in the energy and maritime sectors. By increasing its share in the company, Deugro and the Peak CSL Group together will support the expansion of K2’s logistics and project services in... more
Access to UTA petrol station network
UTA Edenred and Daimler Truck are expanding their partnership to supply Mercedes truck drivers on the road. To this end they’ll make their offer for the public re-charging of battery-electric Mercedes trucks available in Italy and Spain, amongst others. The service is already... more
Asia-Pacific to Europe tonnage fails to rebound
According to the latest weekly air cargo trends supplied by World ACD, global airfreight tonnage rose by 8% in week three of 2025. In the previous week tonnage rebounded by 29%. This means that tonnage is up to 90% of the level reported in the last week before Christmas. Average... more
Cyprus Shipping Chamber elects DG
The directors of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber have appointed its deputy director general / marine manager Alexandros Josephides as the body’s next director general. Josephides will succeed Thomas A. Kazakos, who is taking over as secretary-general of the London-based... more
Trailer Bridge awarded naval supply contract
Trailer Bridge is set to provide logistics solutions for the US military as part of a five-year multi-award contract from Naval Supply Systems Command. The USD 1.4 billion ‘Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract 2.0’ will see Trailer Bridge catering to the military’s... more