Rasmussen named DHL Global Forwarding CCO 
Amanda Jones Rasmussen took over as chief commercial officer (CCO) of DHL Global Forwarding on 15 May. With nearly 30 years of logistics industry experience, she brings extensive expertise in commercial strategy, operations, and general management. Prior to her appointment,... mehr
First 100-wagon boxtrain from Moscow
RZD Logistics, in collaboration with Russian Railways (RZD) and logistics partner Transit, has dispatched its first 100-wagon container train from the Southern Port terminal logistics centre in Moscow. The train, which includes over 100 40 ft containers, is en route to... mehr
Lalamove launched in the UAE
Lalamove, a Hong Kong-based on-demand delivery platform, has launched operations in Dubai, marking its entry into the UAE as its 14th global market. With full service in Dubai and drop-offs in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, Lalamove connects SMEs with a wide range of vehicles, from cars... mehr
ECS Group wins GSSA tender in France and Denmark
ECS Group subsidiaries Globe Air Cargo France and Nordic GSA Denmark have been appointed as GSSA for the Icelandic low-cost airline Play. The partners will develop the airline’s belly cargo business in France, Denmark and other European markets. Play, which launched in 2024,... mehr
Eine Taufe der Superlative 
Xenos Marine tauft sein neu erworbenes Schiff auf den Namen TX-10 000. Mit seiner Tragfähigkeit von bis zu 10 000 t war es bereits an der Demontage der 2019 gekenterten Golden Ray beteiligt. mehr
First remote-controlled barge test in Germany
/HGK Shipping has received Germany’s first official approval to test remote-controlled inland vessels on its canal network. Federal transport minister Patrick Schnieder handed over the permit to HGK CEO Steffen Bauer on 13 May in Berlin. The pilot project applies to a coupled... mehr
Latam Cargo adds five freighter frequencies to Europe
The Latam Cargo Group and its subsidiaries are set to expand their freighter capacity between South America and Europe by 25% this winter. Starting in October, the group will operate 15 weekly Boeing B767F flights in each direction, up from 12. With the new frequencies, Latam... mehr
Sweden and Seychelles partner for green port of Victoria
The Seychelles Ports Authority and the Rise Research Institutes of Sweden have signed a landmark agreement to transform the port of Victoria into a model for climate-smart maritime infrastructure. The deal, effective through to 2030, will align Victoria’s development with... mehr
From policy to propulsion - maritime industry to go nuclear?
Core Power has named Charlotte, Baroness Vere, as its new vice-president of international relations. A former UK maritime minister, Vere brings extensive experience in maritime policy, green finance and regulatory affairs with her. In her new role, she’ll lead efforts... mehr
Topregal expanding Pasewalk site
Topregal has completed two new 5,000 m² production and storage halls at its Pasewalk site ahead of schedule. The two warehouses complement four already existing halls on total area of 82,000 m². As Topregal reported, at least 20 new jobs will be created. Initially the object... mehr