Powering ECT Aviation’s new express cargo routes 
Republic of Ireland-based ECT Aviation is entering time-critical airfreight operations by acquiring its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander. Operations will link Lyon Saint Exupéry airport with destinations in North Africa, targeting fast logistics for sensitive cargo,... plus
GT USA celebrating ten years at Port Canaveral
GT USA, a subsidiary of Gulftainer, a port and terminal operator and logistics solutions provider from Sharjah (UAE), is marking ten years of operations at Port Canaveral FL (USA). Since launching the ‘Canaveral Cargo Terminal’ in 2015 the company has handled over 1.35... plus
DHL piloting registration-free pickup in Germany
DHL Paket has launched a one-year pilot project in Germany that allows parcels to be delivered to what are called ‘Packstations’ without prior registration. From 7 July customers of selected online retailers, including Cewe and Mosaik Tree, can simply enter a... plus
RCG expanding intermodal network
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its international 'TransFer' network with new direct connections and increased round trips. A new route links Sopron (Hungary) and Arad (Romania), enabling 24-hour conventional wagonload transport with added logistics services. In... plus
Stronger foothold in North America
AeroNet, a provider of air cargo restraint solutions headquartered in France, has launched its first North American branch in Newnan GA, aiming to strengthen customer services in the region. The new facility marks a strategic milestone, enabling faster response times,... plus
Ifoy Awards for eight innovators
At the ‘Ifoy Awards 2025’ the firms EP Equipment, Exotec, Geekplus, Interroll, Jungheinrich, Plancise and Still were recognised for outstanding intralogistics innovations, in a ceremony conducted in Dortmund (Germany). Filics received the 'Ifoy Start-up of the Year Award'. From... plus
New DC in SW England
Waitrose, a British supermarket chain, is making a multi-million GBP investment in a 360,000 sqft distribution centre in Bristol, to improve services in southwestern England. The retailer will open its first DC in the region at the end of 2026. Waitrose recently also... plus
Fiap demands Alpine corridor measures
Landslides, traffic quotas and unilateral transit restrictions are currently paralysing key Alpine routes in northwestern Italy. According to the Italian road transport association Fiap the situation can no longer be labelled a series of isolated challenges but a systemic... plus
L’ONU veut faire taire le bruit 
Vacarme des fonds marins. Les Nations Unies veulent lutter contre le bruit sous-marin causé par les navires. Une phase de trois ans permettra aux États de partager leurs expériences – avec pour objectif de limiter le bourdonnement des navires en haute mer, une menace pour la... plus
Lufthansa Cargo honours Expeditors
Lufthansa Cargo presented Expeditors with its ‘Excellence Award 2024’ during the air cargo operator’s ‘Global Partner Council’, held in Chantilly (France). The long-standing partnership between the two companies is built on trust, reliability and operational performance. In... plus