Turkish motorway project wins award 
The Nakkaş–Başakşehir motorway in Turkey, backed by the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), has won Txf’s ‘Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2024’. The EUR 1.044 billion project involves developing a 35 km greenfield section of... plus
FedEx – trans-Atlantic for 40 years and a day
FedEx Express is marking 40 years since the launch of its first scheduled trans-Atlantic flights on 15 June 1985, connecting New York, London and Brussels with a fleet of Boeing B727s. What began with seven aircraft has evolved into a global air and ground network linking... plus
La fraîcheur du Sud 
Avec deux nouveaux sites à Santiago du Chili, Seafrigo développe ses services multimodaux et se positionne comme un partenaire logistique majeur pour la filière exportatrice du pays en pleine croissance. plus
Electric truck crosses the Channel
Kuehne+Nagel, P&O Ferries and Renault Trucks have reported that they have completed the first cross-Channel freight journey of a heavy-duty electric truck on a ferry across the English Channel. The vehicle travelled from Dover to Calais aboard P&O’s hybrid ferry... plus
OCG tackles seafarers' mental and sexual health
The OneCare Group (OCG) is calling for open dialogue around seafarers' emotional and sexual wellbeing – long-neglected aspects of life at sea. Experts warn that prolonged isolation during voyages can lead to frustration, depression and even aggression. "Unmet... plus
CSA opens office in London
The China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) has opened a London representative office. The ceremony was attended by UK-based Chinese officials and senior industry figures including Cosco Shipping's Zhang Yong and ICS’s Guy Platten. The office aims to act as a communication... plus
AA Cargo delivers air force monument to Normandy
American Airlines Cargo has transported four bronze sculptures commemorating the 8th Air Force to Normandy, supporting the first-ever monument dedicated solely to the historic US air unit. The statues depict staff sergeant Maynard Smith, colonel Robert Rosenthal, general... plus
Bifa backs Ethiopian logistics
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (Effsaa) to support the development of Ethiopia’s logistics industry. The mou includes training, institutional... plus
WCA World e-commerce network
WCA World has recently unveiled 'WCA eCommerce Solutions', a new global network uniting its e-commerce and world parcel alliance communities. The platform was revealed at the WCA World regional conference in Miami and connects first, middle and final-mile logistics providers... plus
OnTurtle renews Tapa certification
OnTurtle has renewed its 'Tapa Level 2' security certification for its lorry park in La Jonquera (Spain). The site, located on a key European freight corridor, meets standards for surveillance, access control, and perimeter protection. Open 24/7 with pin-controlled entry,... plus