Almost all plain sailing 
Ports de Normandie’s review and outlook. The maritime gateways grouped in Ports de Normandie registered increases in freight traffic in 2024. This year, the company plans to focus on decarbonising transport across the English Channel, amongst other priorities. more
Ceva: China–Chicago 
Ceva Logistics has launched a new air charter route linking Wuxi (WUX), China, and Chicago (ORD, USA), with three weekly freighter flights. The service supports trans-Pacific trade for the high-tech, industrial and e-commerce sectors. The first flight departed Wuxi on 28 March,... more
Fading WestJet Cargo to sell Virgin Atlantic capacity
WestJet Cargo has started selling cargo capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s wide-body flights from Toronto to London Heathrow and beyond under a new block-space agreement that takes effect today, 31 March. The deal marks Virgin’s return to the Canadian market after more than 20... more
Langh Ship welcomes the ‘Ingrid’
The Finnish shipping line Langh Ship has taken delivery of the ‘Ingrid’, the first in a series of three 1,200 teu container feeder vessels, at PaxOcean shipyard in Zhoushan. The ship was named on 15 March, following the owner family’s tradition of naming vessels after female... more
Daimler truck-charging expansion
From April 2025 on customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain and Poland will gain access to UTA Edenred’s public e-charging network for Mercedes-Benz electric trucks, through the 'Mercedes ServiceCard'. Following initial availability in Germany, Austria... more
Deka enters logistics market
Deka Immobilien has secured a newly-built logistics facility in Belgium. The MG Park Malinas offers 71,500 sqm of rental space, 110 parking spaces and 33 truck docks. The fully-let property is leased to Wimbles Services, a subsidiary of international snack producer... more
Serre to lead ProLogistik in France
The ProLogistik Group has named Frédéric Serre as managing director of its French subsidiary, formerly called DSIA. With more than 30 years of international leadership experience in tech-driven businesses, Serre is expected to support the group’s growth and innovation agenda.... more
Pilot error suspected in Vilnius cargo plane crash
Lithuanian authorities believe human error was the likely cause of the Boeing B737-400 cargo aircraft crash in Vilnius on 25 November 2024. Prosecutors have requested that Spanish authorities issue a notice of suspicion and question the recovering pilot under a European... more
Thomann Nutzfahrzeuge turns 30
Schmerikon-based Thomann Nutzfahrzeuge is celebrating 30 years of operations. The company has grown from five employees to a workforce of 250 in eight locations. Its focus lies on commercial vehicle services for trucks and buses, available 24/7. Thomann is also expanding in... more
Moving the checkpoints
Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen area. At the beginning of this year Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Agreement for overland traffic, having already been admitted for maritime and air links in March 2024. However, not all border crossings between the southeastern... more