CSG opens digital customs hub in Warsaw 
The Customs Support Group (CSG) has launched its European ‘TechHub’ in Warsaw (Poland), aiming to further digitalise customs processes and boost automation in its 14-market network. The hub, located in the Koneser Centre, will develop and support AI-powered solutions... more
Seatrade orders reefer newbuilds
Seatrade has ordered two 2,800 teu container vessels from Huanghai Shipyard in Shandong (China), with delivery scheduled from 2027 onwards. Each ship will have around 1,000 reefer plugs and marks the largest vessel ever ordered by the company. The units will complement... more
Frachet and Sunde to head SAE supervisory board
System Alliance Europe, which says it is Europe’s largest groupage cooperation, has appointed Cédric Frachet, the COO of the Heppner Group, as the new chairman of its supervisory board. Frachet, the previous deputy chairman, succeeded Walter Konzett, of Gebrüder Weiss, who’ll... more
Rail service connects Hamm, DGT
In the Ruhr region of Germany, a new rail link now connects the MTH Hamm terminal with the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT). The service currently runs twice weekly, with the option of expanding to three times a week. It provides access to the sea ports of Rotterdam and... more
MyCrane adds live-auction tool
MyCrane has introduced a new live-auction feature on its digital crane rental platform, aiming to reduce costs and speed up procurement. The tool supports multiple formats, including reverse auctions, allowing customers to receive real-time bids from verified suppliers. The... more
Australia urged to lead on green shipping fuels
Australia has the potential to become a leading producer of green shipping fuels, according to a keynote address at the Maritime Decarbonisation Summit delivered by Rod Sims, the chairman of the Superpower Institute (TSI), in Melbourne recently. Backed by the IMO’s... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
Every continent except Antarctica is home to spiders that hunt and eat small fish. more
Healthc’Air launched; ECS and Global GSA first customers
A new dedicated player has entered the pharma airfreight space. Healthc’Air, led by Yulia Celetaria (pictured), aims to set new standards for the handling of temperature-sensitive shipments worldwide. At its launch the company has already secured the ECS Group and the firm... more
Leitz expands ecovium TMS use
Leitz Acco Brands has transitioned its international factory transport operations to 'TransRoad', Ecovium’s cloud-based transport management system (TMS). The switch from an in-house solution marks a further step in the digitalisation of logistics at more than 15 European... more
Leadership change at the Swedish Club in Hong Kong
The Swedish Club, a mutual marine insurance company founded by shipowners in 1872 and owned and controlled by its members, has appointed Julia Ju (pictured) as the new chief executive and area manager of its Hong Kong branch, with effect from 1 October 2025. She’ll succeed Lars... more