MSC adds Sète container service 
MSC announced a new direct container service at the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin recently, offering a weekly call at the port of Sète (France). The decision follows years of market observation and discussions with key stakeholders. The presence of Primever, which... more
Salmon and whisky exports for e-commerce imports
Today, 11 February 2025, Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) will begin flights to Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK), making it the first Far Eastern airline to operate at the airport. Its Airbus A330-200F flights will initially run on 11, 18 and 25 February, carrying e-commerce... more
Fresh leadership for Culina
The Doncaster-based Culina Group has named Liam McElroy as its new group CEO, whilst chief strategy officer Fabian Koehler has been confirmed as deputy group CEO. McElroy starts on 24 February, while Koehler assumes his new role immediately. McElroy brings extensive... more
Bilbao hosts sustainable ports conference
The second ‘International Sustainable Port Conference’, organised by the Bilbao Port Authority, gathered 300 logistics professionals and 40 speakers together to discuss sustainability in port operations. The event, held at the Euskalduna Conference Centre and the Olatua... more
Increasing airside efficiency
Circle Group has launched a EUR 360,000, five-year partnership through its subsidiary ‘Exyond’ to provide ‘KMaster’ fleet management services to three major European airports. The project will enhance monitoring, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs in the airside... more
40 years of caring for maritime cargo
Cargo Care Solutions, a leading maritime supplier, is celebrating 40 years of innovation and resilience.Founded in 1985 as Macor Marine Systems, the company grew together with container shipping. In 2010 it was rebranded to reflect its expanded services. Today it operates global... more
The hand on the axe 
How global shipping giants make money from deforestation. The news rather dampened the pleasant anticipation of the Christmas feast. In two years major shipping lines transported more than 500,000 t of meat from slaughterhouses associated with the deforestation of Brazilian... more
Ports and logisticians criticise German plans
Industry and port representatives and logistics companies have criticised Germany’s new federal plan for inland navigation, citing the need for a more comprehensive approach, according to a media release.At a meeting in Duisburg they called for a realistic modal split, a... more
Helvetia / Breeze partnership for cargo insurance solutions
Helvetia Global Solutions (HGS) and Breeze have become partners to offer cargo insurance solutions. Breeze’s digital platform “integrates directly into forwarders’ systems, streamlining workflows and enabling efficient cargo insurance offerings,” the company stated. Since the... more
Weekly ro-ro service between Bremerhaven and Norway
Polaris Autoliners has introduced a weekly ro-ro service connecting Bremerhaven with Oslo and Drammen. The new route offers a transport solution for vehicle shipments, responding to increasing demand, according to a media release. “Norway is an important market for... more