Kalmar and MPDC deepen collaboration 
Kalmar has signed an agreement with the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) to deliver five T2i terminal tractors, four heavy forklift trucks and one medium forklift truck. Deliveries are set for completion by Q3/2025. The order includes the ‘MyKalmar Insight’ tool, to help... more
Transco founds new customs business
Transco established an independent customs services company on 1 January, expanding on its existing customs unit. Dubbed Transco Customs Solutions, the new company will comprise Transco’s previous activities in the field as well as those of Almundus Customs Services. This... more
A second managing director for AeroLogic
AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, has had a permanent second managing director and CFO since 1 January. Marcus Niedermeyer, who already held interim responsibility for finance, human resources, IT and administration from July 2024 onwards, has... more
Deploying the newest ETV in the kingdom
Aviation Handling Services Jordan now uses Lödige Industries technology at its new cargo terminal at Queen Alia airport in Amman (Jordan). The freight facility covers 8,000 sqm and features a very narrow aisle racking system with 2,400 skid positions, capable of accommodating a... more
Kombiverkehr adds Italy service
The German intermodal operator Kombiverkehr has launched a direct train connecting the port of Lübeck (Germany) and the Verona Quadrante Europa freight village (Italy). The train run three times a week in each direction. Furthermore, Kombiverkehr has increased its services by... more
European first for Maltese aviation
The Challenge Group has leased two more Boeing B777-300ERSF converted freighters from Aercap. The aircraft, known as ‘The Big Twins’, are passenger units converted into freighters, and offer greater cargo capacity and improved fuel efficiency. The milestone was celebrated at... more
SF Airlines now serves Norway
On 14 January the first SF Airlines freighter departed from Ezhou Huahu airport (China), bound for Oslo airport, marking the launch of an Ezhou–Oslo freight route. “This is the first time SF Airlines has flown to Norway, and the first freight route from Ezhou to Norway,” said... more
Europa awarded double-A accreditation
Europa’s warehousing division has been awarded AA accreditation for its warehousing and packaging services in Corby (England). The entity called ‘Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard’ awarded the rating to Europa’s storage of food and non-food packaging solutions, as... more
Bulgarian shipowners join EU decarbonisation efforts
On 1 January the Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) joined the European Community Shipowners’ Association (Ecsa) as its 22nd member. This addition broadens Ecsa’s geographical representation and enhances its collective expertise in Brussels. BSA chair Plamen Dimitrov... more
A TMS tool for transparency
The forwarder Craiss Generation Logistik is implementing a comprehensive TMS solution for its partnership with an automobile industry supplier. Continuing a three-decade partnership, Craiss is now looking to support the customer with supply chain and transport route... more