Record-breaking WCA World conference 
WCA World's 2025 conference saw a record attendance of 4,700 forwarders from 179 countries, reinforcing the event’s role as a networking hub for the logistics industry, as the company has reported. Over five days, attendees engaged in more than 80,000 one-on-one meetings aimed... more
HU Mengmeng appointed Jayud CFO
On 1 March Shenzhen-based Jayud Global Logistics has appointed HU Mengmeng as its new chief financial officer. She succeeded Lin Bao, who stepped down for personal reasons but will support the transition. Hu brings over 20 years of experience in shipping and logistics finance... more
DB Schenker supplies Mercedes with saf
DB Schenker has delivered its largest-ever order for sustainable aviation fuel (saf) to Mercedes-Benz, supplying around 13,000 t for airfreight exports from Germany to China. This initiative will cut CO₂e emissions by 40,000 t on routes from Frankfurt to Beijing and Shanghai, as... more
Europe–Apac traffic surpasses 2019 levels
Eurocontrol’s latest ‘Aviation Trends’ has analysed air traffic between the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) region and the Asia-Pacific region (Apac) since 2019, highlighting the impact of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In 2024, traffic grew by 21%... more
More trans-Pacific options in Seattle
Alaska Air Cargo and Hawaiian Air Cargo are launching new long-haul routes from Seattle, expanding their global networks. From 12 May daily nonstop services will connect Seattle (SEA) with Tokyo Narita (NRT), followed by Seoul Incheon (ICN) in October. Shipments can be booked... more
RŽD Logistics delivery for EkoNiva
RŽD Logistics has organised the multimodal transport of equipment for EkoNiva, one of Russia’s largest agricultural holdings. The Saratov branch managed the February shipment, ensuring delivery through a combination of transport modes, including first and last-mile services,... more
Gebrüder Weiss reports 2024 growth
Gebrüder Weiss closed 2024 with EUR 2.71 billion in net revenue, a 10% increase over the previous year. The air and sea freight division saw the highest growth, rising 21% to EUR 939 million, driven by network expansion and increased transpacific trade, as the company reports.... more
Kale to support customs clearance at KIX
Kale Logistics Solutions has deployed its ‘Galaxy’ cargo management system at Japan's Kansai airport (KIX), automating customs clearance for the CKTS Company. The first phase has streamlined shipment triggering and document acceptance, reducing manual processes, delays and... more
New M&M office in Taiwan
Militzer & Münch has further strengthened its network in Asia with the launch of M&M Militzer & Münch Taiwan in Taipei on 3 February. The expansion follows the company’s continuous growth in the region, including China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia,... more
Harder Logistics relocating HQ in October
Harder Logistics has announced plans to move its headquarters to the Riffelbank industrial area in Neu-Ulm (Germany) by October 2025, as the company reports. The new facility will feature a 4,800 m² logistics hall, office space and additional outdoor logistics areas on a 30,000... more