DP World hits vinyl milestone 
DP World’s Bicester facility has shipped over 10 million vinyl records since its opening in August 2023, as the company has reported. The 270,000 sqft distribution centre, powered by semi-autonomous robots from Locus Robotics (pictured), handles over 70% of physical music and... more
Alstom expands train production
Alstom has announced an investment of more than EUR 150 mio. to expand production capacity at its sites in France. The plan includes a new assembly line for very high-speed trains at the Valenciennes Petite-Forêt site and the doubling of carbody and assembly lines at La... more
Davies Turner appoints Emma Turner to logistics board
Davies Turner has appointed Emma Turner to the Board of Directors of its subsidiary Davies Turner Logistics Ltd, effective 1 April 2025. Emma, who joined the company in 2011, has been instrumental in expanding logistics operations in the Midlands, growing from one 6,000 sqm... more
Lufthansa Cargo saved 25,000 t of CO₂ in 2024
Lufthansa Cargo continued its climate protection efforts in 2024, saving more than 25,000 tons of CO₂ through sustainable fuel use, flight optimisation and fleet modernisation. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 777 freighters and has ordered seven 777-8Fs with delivery... more
Sustainable tyres for BSR
The Berlin municipal cleaning company BSR is expanding its sustainability efforts by equipping a part of its 1,800-vehicle fleet with retreaded tyres. Currently, 83% of BSR vehicles with tyre sizes over 17” run on retreaded tyres. According to BSR these tyres match new tyres... more
CLdN invests in Killingholme
CLdN is making a multi-million-pound investment in its Killingholme terminal on the river Humber, scheduled for completion in late 2026. The project will enhance cargo handling and storage capacity for trailers, containers, tank containers and refrigerated units. Cargo... more
Port congestion intensifying 
Global study by maritime data platform Beacon. The maritime data platform Beacon has analysed the latest developments in 88 ports worldwide. Whilst 2023 saw 34 of these experience only slight deterioration, with additional waiting times for ships of up to two hours, five hubs... more
Container shipping will be hit hardest – Bimco
Bimco’s chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, has warned of major consequences following the USA’s announcement of new import tariffs. US import tariffs will rise by nearly 25%, significantly raising costs for businesses and consumers on around 80% of imports. Key US... more
Geis Group restructures its air and sea services
The Geis Group has realigned its air and sea services division. Klaus Hrazdira, currently COO of Quehenberger Logistics, now oversees the entire division in all of Europe, including subsidiaries General Transport and Quehenberger. The move follows Quehenberger’s integration... more
Freight sector under pressure – VNL
VNL has published its second-quarter 2025 outlook on freight transport developments. The ‘Austrian Supply Chain Pressure Index’ shows a 30% increase, indicating heightened supply risks. In road freight, new customs regulations and a persistent driver shortage are raising... more