Blue Yonder acquires Optoro 
Blue Yonder has announced the acquisition of the US firm Optoro, a technology provider specialising in returns management, to expand its capabilities in warehouse and in-store returns. The deal aims to strengthen Blue Yonder’s end-to-end offering for retailers, brands and... plus
Europe risks falling behind on EVs
The Swedish research institute Rise warns that Europe risks losing its automotive industry unless it acts swiftly to strengthen battery innovation and infrastructure. According to Rise, China currently controls more than half of global lithium-ion battery exports, while... plus
Five years of humanitarian aid with Airlink
Yesterday, 19 August 2025, on the UN's 'World Humanitarian Day', Qatar Airways Cargo reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian aid through its 'WeQare' programme, highlighting five years of cooperation with Airlink and 42 NGO partners. Since 2020, the airline has moved 720 t of... plus
Hybrid-electric breakthrough
Elroy Air has marked a milestone in autonomous air cargo development with its "Chaparral" hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. In three recent flights in California, the drone transitioned autonomously from vertical takeoff to forward, wingborne flight, reaching more... plus
Xeneta expands freight data offering
Xeneta has acquired maritime and supply chain data firm eeSea, aiming to enhance its platform for containerised freight procurement. The integration adds eeSea’s global schedule, transit time and reliability data to Xeneta’s existing freight rate intelligence, enabling shippers... plus
Digital tool to ease border trade
Central American countries are set to roll out a digital platform to monitor trade facilitation reforms and strengthen regional integration. The Reform Tracker, developed by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA)... plus
BSYA adds rail marketing edge
BSY Associates has integrated workforce from James Street Associates (JSA), aiming to strengthen its rail and multimodal marketing capabilities. Under a strategic transition, BSYA will now serve several JSA clients with its services, including Anacostia Rail Holdings, Midwest... plus
Crew survey applauds 'Welcome' Wi-Fi
Elcome International’s 'Welcome Maritime Wi-Fi' has marked one year of service with strong results from a global crew survey. According to the company seafarers reported high satisfaction, with 44% awarding a perfect score for internet speed and 88% rating video call quality... plus
Plus d’espace, plus de portée 
Dans le cadre de son développement continu, ATM Global Logistics SA a lancé un projet d’extension majeure de son site situé au Crêt-du-Locle. Cette initiative stratégique vise à accompagner la croissance soutenue des activités du prestataire de services logistiques, tout en... plus
Blue Water exchanges CEO
Thomas Bek (pictured centre) has been appointed CEO of the Danish transport and logistics group Blue Water Shipping, succeeding Søren Nørgaard Thomsen, who has departed after seven years on the job. Under Thomsen’s leadership from 2018 onwards, Blue Water’s turnover... plus