French shipping giant investing in US logistics 
The CMA CGM Group has announced a USD 20 billion investment scheme over the next four years to strengthen its role in the US maritime economy, expand logistics infrastructure and create 10,000 new jobs. The shipping giant, which operates in 40 US states and employs 15,000... more
Renault Trucks charging partnership
Renault Trucks Switzerland has partnered with Avia Volt to offer customers a package for transitioning to electromobility. From January 2025 Avia Volt will provide expertise in charging infrastructure, complementing Renault Trucks' focus on vehicle technology, as the company... more
Volsdal named PostNord Norway CEO
Jan Volsdal will take over as CEO of PostNord Norway on 1 May, bringing extensive experience from the transport and logistics sector with him. He joins from Torghatten, one of Norway’s leading ferry and express boat operators, and previously held leadership roles at... more
Harder Logistics relocating HQ in October
Harder Logistics has announced plans to move its headquarters to the Riffelbank industrial area in Neu-Ulm (Germany) by October 2025, as the company reports. The new facility will feature a 4,800 m² logistics hall, office space and additional outdoor logistics areas on a 30,000... more
Fire risk in port equipment – TT Club urges action
Insurance provider TT Club warns that fire remains a leading cause of damage to port and terminal equipment, accounting for 19% of nearly 1,600 fire-related claims over the past decade. Beyond financial losses and operational disruptions, fires pose a major safety risk to... more
EU transport – BGL, FNTR, NLA report issues
The leaders of the common road transport office of BGL, FNTR and NLA first met members of the European Parliament, and then the general director of the the European Commission's General Directorate Move, to discuss key issues in road freight transport. As the company reports,... more
Growing RIX wants to attract even more cargo
Cargo volumes at Riga airport (RIX) have risen by over 20% since early 2024, driven by Lufthansa Cargo’s regular connection. More than 3,000 t have been processed this year. Meanwhile, the airport has launched a tender for the first phase of reconstructing apron 4,... more
An eye on customs processes 
Entering into a new strategic partnership. A provider of software solutions for the supply chain and a pioneer in process automation are aiming to simplify cross-border operations between France and Switzerland and to enhance efficiency in customs management. more
48% rise for women in management in a year
Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter specialist, has reported a 48% increase in women in management positions over the past year, alongside a 9% rise in female employees. The enterprise, which provides charter solutions for passenger and cargo transport, has invested heavily... more
Geodis hires Devauges
The global transport and logistics provider Geodis has appointed Jean-Benoît Devauges as group general counsel. He joins the management board, chaired by CEO Marie-Christine Lombard, and the executive board, alongside Lombard and David-Olivier Tarac. Devauges began his... more