German SRO being launched in stages 
German Ports is introducing its new 'secure release order' (SRO) for container imports on 1 October 2025. The digital process, developed by Dakosy and DBH Logistics IT, will be rolled out in three stages, aiming to ensure a smooth transition. In the first phase, shipping... mehr
Scannell Properties fortifies French legal expertise
Scannell Properties France has appointed Apolline Coly as general counsel, effective 1 September. Coly brings more than ten years of experience in real estate law, with a background at Clifford Chance in Paris and Amsterdam and at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. She will oversee... mehr
New B&H unit at Heathrow
B&H Worldwide has expanded its UK operations with a new 6,000 sqft office and warehouse unit near Heathrow airport. The addition, located just 10 minutes from the airport, provides a dedicated inventory management solution for an aircraft engine leasing customer. The... mehr
Poland temporarily shuts China rail link
According to the news portal 'TVP World', the closure of Poland’s border with Belarus has disrupted one of the most important rail routes between China and the European Union, valued at around EUR 25 billion annually. Poland imposed the measure ahead of joint... mehr
FM Logistic reshapes leadership in Southeastern Europe
FM Logistic has appointed Pénélope Laigo as managing director of its Romanian subsidiary, overseeing all operations in Southeastern Europe. Laigo, previously group sustainability and QHSE director, brings more than a decade of leadership experience with a strong record in... mehr
Banula shows off public model
A roadshow organised by Banula, a German research project set up to create accessible and user-friendly charging options, demonstrated public charging for heavy e-trucks using the pass-through model, with a stop at Vector’s Stuttgart campus on 11 September. In this approach,... mehr
New tools from PackageX
PackageX has launched seven workflow solution pages to help businesses, campuses and enterprises streamline logistics from start to finish. The AI-powered platform aims to address challenges such as manual data entry, inefficient routing and delayed notifications by offering... mehr
German NGO honoured for humanitarian logistics innovation
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) will receive the Lynn C. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics 2025 – the first time the award is going to Germany. The Bonn-based NGO is recognised for its 'Emergency Supplies Prepositioning Strategy' (Esups), launched in 2019 to improve the... mehr
Geodis lifts survey scores
Geodis has reported improved results in its 2025 global customer survey. Conducted by Ipsos between 24 April and 2 June, the survey was offered in 16 languages and sent to over 60,000 customers, achieving a record response rate of 15% with more than 9,000 replies. Overall... mehr
Industry pushing rail growth
The fifth edition of the conference 'Dialog.Schiene.Südwestfalen', held on 11 September at the Krombacher brewery in Kreuztal, saw around 150 representatives from industry, politics and logistics discuss the future of railfreight in the region. According to the port of... mehr