Two ports, one aim 
New sub-concessions for the inland ports of Arles and Lyon combine public and private forces to strengthen the Rhône-Saône corridor. Their focus, presented at Sitl in Paris, is on sustainability, intermodality and the ability to compete. more
Transporeon maps border waits 
Transporeon, part of the Trimble Group, has introduced a live map displaying near real-time truck waiting times at European borders. The new feature aims to provide vital transparency for road freight operators, helping logistics service providers manage cross-border... more
China Southern launches freighter link to Scotland
Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK) has begun its first scheduled freighter services from China, operated by China Southern Air Logistics. The new connection from Guangzhou launched one week ago, on 16 May, with four weekly flights, with plans to scale up to daily service. The... more
Ema unveils major cargo growth plan
East Midlands airport (Ema) has revealed plans to unlock its full cargo potential, aiming to support up to 21,300 jobs by 2043. Four sites covering over 50 ha, including two freeport tax sites, are now open for development. The blueprint foresees new taxiways, aircraft... more
Finnlines - a blue ship for a 'Green Lane'
Finnlines has introduced its 'Green Lane’ service, offering low-carbon sea transportation through the use of biofuels or electricity. Fully-electric shipments are now available on the Naantali–Kapellskär route, using the hybrid ro-pax vessels... more
Mideastern tech firm Logistaas lauded again
Jordan-based transportation management system (TMS) provider Logistaas has been listed among Deloitte’s Middle East Technology Fast 50 for the second year in a row, ranking 16th in the 2025 edition. The list recognises tech companies in the region based on revenue growth, with a... more
Woodland delivers ESG progress
The Woodland Group has published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting major advances in reducing environmental impact and strengthening supply chain transparency. According to its own information the company cut electricity-related CO₂ emissions by 42% since 2022 through... more
DHL Scania test completed
DHL Group and Scania have completed 100 days of tests of a new 'extended range electric vehicle' (Erev), an electric truck with a built-in fuel-powered generator for battery recharging backup. Tested on a 250 km route between Berlin and Hamburg, the Erev drove 91.9% of the time... more
Protect whales without shutting down Gulf oil industry
The US National Marine Fisheries Service has issued a revised biological opinion on offshore oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico, narrowly avoiding a potential industry shutdown. The update introduces new protections for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, including... more
VNL spotlights logistics trends
At this year’s Logistik-Forum Kärnten in Pörtschach, the Association for Supply Chain Management (VNL) brought together representatives of the industry to discuss logistics solutions amid turbulent times. Under the theme "Zukunftsfähige Logistik", the event spotlighted... more