Rotterdam logistics hub growing 

Europa Road has marked its second year in Rotterdam, supporting Dutch businesses with logistics solutions. The company has expanded its customs infrastructure, helping firms navigate post-Brexit trade complexities and enhance UK-bound exports, as the company has reported. In... more
Challenge Group joins Fiata 

The Challenge Group has become an affiliate member of Fiata, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, reinforcing its commitment to industry cooperation and addressing global supply chain challenges. “Our business is driven by understanding customer... more
Historic call at Khalifa Port 

The 'CMA CGM Iron' made history on Friday, 14 March, when it became the first dual-fuel methanol containership to call at CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, a joint venture between the CMA CGM unit CMA Terminals (70%) and the AD Ports Group (30%), strengthening the partnership between... more
Strengthening leadership in UK/Ireland and Germany 

The Customs Support Group, a leading European customs and trade solutions provider, has expanded its leadership team with two key appointments. Keiron Myall is the new managing director for the UK and Ireland and Thomas Regler (pictured) the same for Germany. Myall, who took... more
Asians record strong growth in intra-European shipping 

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the Singapore-based carrier that integrated the container shipping businesses of the Japanese companies K Line, MOL and NYK, has achieved the highest capacity and market share growth among carriers in intra-European services over the past year,... more
A net-zero railfreight terminal 

DB Cargo UK has implemented a range of environmental measures at its Cricklewood railfreight terminal in North London, aiming to achieve net-zero status. The terminal, used to transport aggregates and construction waste, already reduces road congestion by shifting freight... more
SmartSea appoints head of infrastructure 

SmartSea, powered by Sita, has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Andy Oakley (on the left) as the head of its infrastructure and operations. Oakley, who was previously the director of IT operations at City of Dreams Mediterranean, will drive digital integration,... more
Idea designs reusable packaging 

Logistics specialist Idea has designed a customised reusable packaging solution for aircraft doors of the Airbus A320, meeting Latécoère’s requirements for protection, durability and logistics performance. Idea’s engineering team designed over 200 metal cases to transport and... more
New ÖBB office in Bucharest 

The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has leased 600 m² of office space in the ‘Business Garden Bucharest’, marking a strategic move for the firm in Romania. With operations in 18 countries and 5,912 logistics professionals handling over 78 million t of freight annually, the company aims... more
Global demand remains stable – regional fluctuations 

According to World ACD Market Data, global air cargo markets remained flat in week 10 (3–9 March), showing a 2% year-on-year increase in total tonnage. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 5% week-on-week rise, recovering to pre-Lunar New Year levels. In contrast,... more