New cargo airport in Azerbaijan 
Silk Way Group held an unveiling ceremony during COP 29 to announce plans for the development of a new cargo airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone. This ambitious initiative aims to enhance the group's operational capabilities, foster growth, and leverage the zone’s... plus
Iveco bolsters its network in the Nordics
The Italian truck maker has completed the transfer of its Nordic distribution and retail operations in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to Hedin Mobility Group, following a share purchase agreement that the partners signed in December 2023. The collaboration with one of... plus
Two units in 47 weeks
Glencar has completed a project in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, for its long-standing customer Wilson Bowden Developments, involving the development of two logistics units within 47 weeks. Situated at Kingsway Business Park in the northwest of England, the units of 8,082 sqm... plus
IRU elects new leadership
The general assembly of IRU, the world road transport organisation, has unanimously re-elected Radu Dinescu as president along with new vice presidents and a new presidential executive. The 2025-2027 term will mark two significant firsts for women in commercial road haulage.... plus
A JV to boost ship management
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan) have launched One Sea Solutions (One Sea), a joint venture focused on technical ship management and maritime talent development. Based in Singapore, the JV will manage container vessels owned or chartered by ONE,... plus
Prêt pour la «Revolution»? 
Impressions du 8. «National Air Cargo Day» de l’IG Air Cargo Switzerland. Il y a deux ans la «nouvelle normalité» était recherchée. Fin septembre l’IA, la cybersécurité et les disruptions diverses ont marqué le rendez-vous de la branche à l’aéroport de Zurich. Plus de 100... plus
Swedish furniture giant banks on rail
Ikea has joined forces with transport company Qube to launch its first ever intermodal solution in its Australian network. The train connects Ikea’s warehouse in Sydney with its delivery centre in Brisbane. With the intermodal solution, over 200 full truckloads will be... plus
Lalamove launches in Turkey
Lalamove has expanded into Istanbul, Turkey, as its thirteenth market worldwide. The Hong Kong-based delivery platform has ventured into locations in Asia and Latin America since its foundation in 2013 but is now taking its first step into the Europe, Middle East, and Africa... plus
Setting up in SoCal
Armlogi announced the lease of a 44,594 sqm site in Ontario, California, earlier this week, where it is looking to bolster its SoCal network. The hub features enhanced infrastructure in the form of 46 dock high-loading doors, mechanical pit levellers as well as grade-level... plus
US railway and Alstom to develop hybrid locos
Norfolk Southern has partnered with manufacturer Alstom to pioneer sustainable locomotive propulsion with the conversion of two engines to hybrid technology. The finished locomotives will deliver quieter, lower-emission operations with an estimated 90% fewer emissions and... plus