First GSSA to earn Iata Ceiv Pharma certification 
Amsterdam-based Kales Airline Services has become the first general sales and service agent (GSSA) worldwide to receive Iata’s Ceiv Pharma certification. The accreditation covers its operations in Italy, Belgium and Switzerland, setting a new benchmark in... plus
Thalia's Hörselgau hub goes live
Rhenus and Thalia have inaugurated an omnichannel hub in Hörselgau (Germany), equipped with one of the most advanced 'autostore' systems, according to Thalia. Designed and implemented by Rhenus Warehousing Solutions, the facility features 240,000 storage bins and 530 robots... plus
Maritime Transport expanding its inland network
Maritime Transport has launched two new intermodal rail services connecting DP World London Gateway to its inland terminals at Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. Operated in partnership with GB Railfreight, the services respond to rising container volumes at the port, which is... plus
ISW renews leadership team
Europe's Initiative System Wasserstrasse (initiative for the waterways system ISW), headquartered in Berlin, appointed a new leadership team at its steering committee meeting on 15 May. Heike van Hoorn (DVF, third from the left) and Jens Schwanen (BDB, right) joined the... plus
CBP intercepts 134 kg of opium poppy pods
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Philadelphia has seized 123 shipments containing 134 kg of dried opium poppy pods, delivered in stages between 1 and 20 May. 63 shipments on 1 May weighed a combined 65 kg, 20 shipments on 7 May (almost 30 kg), twelve shipments on 13... plus
Rüdenhausen project taking shape
Four months after breaking ground, Garbe Industrial Real Estate and joint venture partner BentallGreenOak have developed a 16,000 m² logistics facility in Rüdenhausen, Bavaria (Germany). A topping-out ceremony was held on 23 May, celebrating progress toward the planned... plus
Man and Gartner extend partnership
Man Truck & Bus and Austrian logistics provider Gartner have signed a new framework agreement for the delivery of up to 1,200 Man TGX semitrailer tractors through to 2028. The contract continues a 50-year partnership and allows for the delivery of up to 350 trucks per... plus
Deux ports, un objectif 
De nouvelles sous-concessions pour les ports intérieurs d’Arles et de Lyon permettront de renforcer le corridor Rhône-Saône en unissant forces publiques et privées. Présentée lors du Sitl à Paris, l’initiative met l’accent sur la durabilité, l’intermodalité et la compétitivité. plus
Transporeon maps border waits
Transporeon, part of the Trimble Group, has introduced a live map displaying near real-time truck waiting times at European borders. The new feature aims to provide vital transparency for road freight operators, helping logistics service providers manage cross-border... plus
China Southern launches freighter link to Scotland
Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK) has begun its first scheduled freighter services from China, operated by China Southern Air Logistics. The new connection from Guangzhou launched one week ago, on 16 May, with four weekly flights, with plans to scale up to daily service. The... plus