Forklift raffle in aid of Unicef 
The Irish manufacturer Combilift has produced its 100,000th multi-directional forklift, celebrating the milestone with a charity raffle. The special model was unveiled at IMHX in Birmingham, where visitors could view it on display. Tickets for the competition offer... plus
New IAPH / WCO guidelines
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and the World Customs organization (WCO) have released revised guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities. First launched in 2023, the new edition adds input from the World Shipping Council and... plus
'Grande Auckland' delivered
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Auckland', the second of seven pure car and truck carriers ordered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading, part of CSSC. The 200 m vessel, with a beam of 38 m and tonnage of 77,500 t, can carry... plus
Investment targets Vietnam’s fast-growing air cargo
A.P. Moller Capital, in partnership with VinaCapital, has agreed to invest in ALS Cargo Terminal (ALSC) at Hanoi’s Noi Bai international airport. The deal marks A.P. Moller Capital’s first entry into Vietnam’s transport sector and the launch of a broader platform strategy in the... plus
Trade Tech boosts local support for new rules
Trade Tech has expanded its international presence with new appointments in the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The move strengthens the logistics platform’s ability to support forwarders, carriers and shippers with both technology and local... plus
Delta unveils rail unloader car
Delta Railroad Services has unveiled its first 'rail unloader car (RUC)', a machine designed to improve the speed and safety of handling continuous welded rail strings. Traditionally unloaded manually, the process was both slow and risky. The new RUC automates distribution... plus
Thielemann sells OLS stake
The company Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) has acquired a 49% stake in Overseas Logistic Services (OLS) that was previously held by the Thielemann Group, taking full ownership of the Mönchengladbach-based German company. The move aims to strengthen FMS’s market position in western... plus
German inland shipping funds cut
Germany’s 2025 federal budget will see further cuts to the inland shipping fleet modernisation programme. After the draught had already reduced funding from EUR 50 to 40 million, the budget committee lowered the amount by another EUR 6 million for this year. The available... plus
Air One launches scheduled freighter link
Air One has launched its first scheduled freighter service, with a Boeing B747-400F flight from Hong Kong arriving at England’s East Midlands Airport (Ema) on 4 September with 109 t of goods on board. Operated by affiliated carrier One Air, the service runs four times per... plus
Partnership promotes trucking careers for women
The Women in Trucking association (Wit) has announced that FedEx Freight has renewed its 'Gold Partnership', continuing a collaboration that highlights career paths for women in transport, recognises their achievements and addresses industry barriers. FedEx Freight has supported... plus