Thessaloniki court of appeal relocates to port 
The Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA) has signed a sub-concession agreement with Dimera Land & Property Investments and the Hellenic Republic to relocate the Thessaloniki court of appeal to the port. The agreement, signed in the court on 18 February, grants long-term use of... more
Barcelona port’s Boqué to chair IAPH committee
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), which represents 191 ports and 165 port-related businesses which handle a third of global maritime trade, has appointed Ingrid Boqué, the director of institutional relations at the port of Barcelona, as the chair of its... more
Asco launches Evo series for dry-ice pelletisers
Asco Kohlensäure has introduced the Evo series, aiming to set new standards in dry ice production. The series features a redesigned hydraulic unit and improved casing, reducing operational noise by over 20% to an average of 65 dB(A), as the company reported. The Evo series also... more
Budweit lifted to the top, Schmitz succeeds
Clark Europe has appointed Holger Schmitz (pictured) as its new director of sales and marketing, succeeding Stefan Budweit, who’ll step into the role of president and CEO. Schmitz joined Clark in 2023 as business development manager, where he played a key role in expanding... more
Warning against high expectations for EU-UK trade review
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) is urging caution regarding expectations for the upcoming review in 2026 of the trade and cooperation agreement (TCA) between the EU and the UK. While discussions with “warm words” are ongoing, there’s little clarity on... more
Transmec grows in Mediterranean intermodal field
The Transmec Group has acquired Servizio Trasporti Combinati (STC), an Italian specialist for land-sea intermodal transport between Europe and North Africa. With this takeover, Transmec now boasts an even more extensive and efficient network connecting Europe and the Maghreb... more
Emissions-free deliveries in the Paris area
‘VIR by JP’ is adding 40 Iveco ‘eDaily’ vehicles to its fleet. The 100% electric light commercial vehicles will help ‘VIR by JP’, a subsidiary of the Jacky Perrenot Group, to navigate France’s urban environmental zones and advance its sustainability efforts. With the ‘eDaily’... more
Iron ore shipments decline amid disruptions
Bimco reports that global iron ore shipments fell 7% year-on-year in early 2025, due to supply disruptions and weak Chinese demand. Australian shipments dropped by 10%, while Brazilian exports declined by 5%. Despite longer sailing distances from Brazil, tonne-mile demand... more
Leadership transition at Pfenning
The Pfenning group is restructuring its leadership to align it with its strategic growth. To this end it has reported that Manuel Pfenning will move to the holding company, while Georg Lammers will join the operational management team of Pfenning Logistics, together with Rana... more
500 t of flowers for Valentine’s and Mother’s days
Etihad Cargo has reported that it transported over 500 t of fresh flowers from Nairobi to Europe ahead of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. The carrier operated four flower charters for peak demand and supported weekly exports of around 95 t of flowers from Kenya on passenger... more