New commercial director for Chep España 

Chep España recently named Rahul Hingorani as its new commercial director. As part of the Chep Iberia executive team, Hingorani will lead the Spanish commercial unit, focusing on customer value through digitalisation, innovation and collaboration. His main goal is to... plus
Bilbao further digitalising port rail planning 

The port of Bilbao has launched a telematic service within its 'e-puertobilbao' platform, to streamline rail operations and enhance coordination among stakeholders. The tool provides acess to daily and weekly planning and real-time tracking of all steps of the train inside... plus
ATC secures HALO loan for freighter expansion 

AeroTransCargo (ATC) has secured a senior loan facility from Halo AirFinance to support engine procurement and aircraft expansion for its Boeing 747-400 fleet. Halo is a joint venture between GA Telesis and the Tokyo Century Corporation. The financing will cover engine... plus
DHL ups robot deployment in the UK 

DHL Supply Chain is investing GBP 550 million (EUR 637 million) to expand its automation capabilities in the UK and Ireland, supporting growth in e-commerce and the life sciences. The plan includes deploying over 1,000 new robots, including the UK’s first ‘Boston... plus
Changing of the guard lined up for Bertschi 

The Bertschi Group, a Swiss logistics services provider with global activities, is grooming the third generation of the family to take charge of strategically managing the group. Hans-Jörg Bertschi, the group’s majority shareholder and the executive chairman of its board of... plus
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
U-Freight named top shipper by Cebu Pacific 

The U-Freight Group, a logistician from Hong Kong, has been recognised by Cebu Pacific, a Filipino LCC, as a top shipper for the fifth consecutive year, having handled more than 2,300 t of cargo with the airline in 2024. The award was presented at Cebu Pacific’s ‘Eagle Wings... 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