CMA CGM and Nike launch electric river barge in Vietnam 
CMA CGM has unveiled Southeast Asia’s first 100% electric container barge in Vietnam, developed with Gemadept via a joint venture named Green River Transportation. The zero-emissions vessel will serve a 180 km route between Binh Duong and Cai Mep port near Ho Chi Minh City,... plus
Nevomo appoints former MEP as public affairs director 
The Warsaw-based pan-European deep-tech company Nevomo has named a former member of the European parliament, Dorien Rookmaker, as the director of its public affairs. Rookmaker, who served on the EU parliament’s transport and tourism committee from 2020 to 2024, brings... plus
Saga Shipholding moving fleet to Bahamas flag 
Saga Shipholding from Norway has begun transferring all 32 of its general cargo vessels to the Bahamas flag, marking a milestone for the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA). The move includes 30 ships managed by Anglo-Eastern and two from NYK Singapore, with the final three... plus
Lemon Queen to drive eco-communication in Munich 
At Air Cargo Europe 2025, which is on from today, 2 June, until Thursday, Lemon Queen is showcasing its 'Lemon Green' programme, promoting measurable, sustainable communication. The agency designed eco-responsible booths for clients including the ECS Group, CMA CGM Air Cargo... plus
Labour shortages and red tape hinder German handlers 
German air cargo handlers moved 434,182 t of freight in Q1/2025, nearly matching the previous year’s volumes. However, staff numbers fell by 3.5% year-on-year to 3,248 and by 5.5% compared to Q4/2024. The Association of German Air Cargo Handlers (Vacad) attributes the decline... plus
Addsecure unveils 'FleetVision' 
Addsecure has launched 'FleetVision', an offer designed to help fleet owners manage operational complexity through real-time insights for stakeholders. Introduced under the 'Connected to what matters' campaign, 'FleetVision' aims to bring together companies' transport... plus
Ciblex boosting traceability 
Ciblex, an express and courier services provider, has partnered with supply chain technology provider Zetes to drive end-to-end digitalisation of its transport and logistics operations. With over 450,000 parcels processed daily in 125 locations, the group has implemented... plus
ECS and Global GSA groups to make an impact in June 
The GSSAs ECS Group from Paris, and Global GSA Group from Amsterdam, may be exhibiting seperately at Air Cargo Europe this week, but are set to hold their first joint 'Impact Week' thereafter, from 16 to 20 June, encouraging employee engagement in social and environmental... plus
DHL and Shopify cooperate 
DHL Group has expanded its partnership with Shopify to simplify national and international shipping for online retailers. The integration allows millions of Shopify merchants to access DHL’s global logistics network directly via the Shopify shipping platform. Available now in... plus
First bi-train for greener logistics in Argentina 
TecPlata, International Container Terminal Services Inc’s business unit in Buenos Aires, has received its first bi-train truck, operated by Yusen Logistics, marking a milestone for Argentina’s port logistics. The bi-train, featuring two semi-trailers, can carry up to 70%... plus

