Challenge Group’s first flights to Nairobi 
Challenge Group launched its inaugural flights to Nairobi on 2 December. From now on, a B767 freighter aircraft will fly to Kenya’s capital on Mondays and Thursdays. According to the company's press release, this aircraft can store up to 52 t of goods and a volume of 400 cbm.... plus
Yet another partner for Cargo One
Air Baltic Cargo, the cargo division of Latvia’s national airline, has joined forces with Cargo One to soon provide its services upon the airfreight industry’s go-to procurement platform. The partnership is part of the carrier’s plans to expand its market presence globally and... plus
Port director named 2025 person of the year
Bethann Rooney, port director of the port authority of New York and New Jersey, has been named the 2025 'person of the year' by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). This award recognises individuals who have made significant... plus
Rising demand for eco ships
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured an additional order for four 7,900 teu eco-friendly container ships from a European client, valued at KRW 606.7 billion (USD 432 million), bringing its total to eight ships for this year, with a combined value of KRW 1.2... plus
Swiss rail manufacturer expands in the USA
As of 1 January 2025, Stadler Rail’s location in the USA will be separated from the Swiss division. The US headquarters was established in Salt Lake City (UT) in 2016. Stadler USA has grown rapidly in recent years and its product range has expanded. At the end of October... plus
Backing for e-fulfilment expansion
DHL Supply Chain is investing in Brandpath, a specialist in fulfilment solutions for e-commerce companies and part of the PI Investment Group. The partnership will allow Brandpath to use DHL’s supply chain network to expand its solutions globally, while DHL will work with its... plus
Changement de génération après 23 ans 
Lorsque Hubert Heidenreich cédera bientôt les rênes de l’enterprise C.L. Contract Logistik à Charlotte Heidenreich et Patrick Cali, les valeurs traditionnelles de l’entreprise qu’il a fondée seront conservées et de nouvelles impulsions données simultanément. De plus amples... plus
Korean Air receives EU clearance for takeover
The European Commission (EC) has concluded its review after confirming that Korean Air has fulfilled all the conditions required for the merger with Asiana Airlines. In February 2024, the EC granted conditional approval subject to two key requirements: ensuring stable... plus
A JV for groupage services in Switzerland
Raben and Sieber are joining forces in Switzerland to create the JV Raben Sieber. From 1 March 2025, the new company will offer a comprehensive groupage network in Switzerland and Europe. Both hauliers, as co-shareholders, will actively shape the strategic directions of the... plus
Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao boost partnership
The e-commerce air cargo sector is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, according to analysts. Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao, the logistics arm of the tech giant Alibaba, plan to strengthen their collaboration, which began in 2021. Their aim is to support the growth... plus