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
Working to end deaths in enclosed spaces on ships
InterManager has collaborated with the Nautical Institute and Imarest to launch a survey to understand why seafarers and shore workers continue to die in enclosed spaces onboard ships. It gathers feedback to identify risks and assess safety procedures. Despite... 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
Duvenbeck scaling e-fleet
Duvenbeck has reported that it has launched series operations with Man’s ETGX ultra low-liner electric truck, running it between its Herne logistics hub and Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant. The e-truck uses public charging infrastructure and a charging station at Duvenbeck’s... more
Ferrari drives supply chain for aircraft manufacturer
Deutsche Aircraft has officially named Patricia Ferrari as its new vice-president for the supply chain, following her tenure as interim vice-president since May 2024. Ferrari will lead the company’s supply chain strategy, ensuring efficiency and sustainability as Deutsche... 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
HGT takes a majority stake in CNMP LH
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in CNMP LH from the Seafrigo Group. CNMP LH operates the Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, a key hub for global trade. The Seafrigo Group retains a 40% share, continuing its focus on... 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
New helpline for female seafarers
On this year's International Women’s Day (8 March), the maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society launched a dedicated 24/7 helpline for female seafarers and cadets. Funded by marine insurer Skuld, the service offers confidential emotional support, crisis assistance and... more