Federal Council boosts inland rail and freight shipping 
Starting January 2026, the Swiss Federal Council will implement new regulations to support inland rail freight and freight shipping, promoting rail and river transport. The overhaul of the Goods Transport Ordinance introduces flat-rate contributions of CHF 40 per rail wagon (max... more
Geodis expands infrastructure in Poland
Geodis is significantly growing its footprint in Poland through new leases with Segro, enhancing support to customers across Europe. The expansion includes nearly 5,500 sqm at Segro Logistics Park Wrocław, Biskupice, for a major European food producer, and an additional 4,000... more
FMC secures $ 1.35 m in shipping penalties
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently settled two enforcement cases, collecting a total of $ 1,350,000 in civil penalties from a vessel-operating carrier and an NVOCC. Hyundai Glovis, based in Seoul, paid $ 1.3 m after allegations that it violated the Shipping Act by... more
DHL invests in sustainable logistics centre
DHL Supply Chain has opened a new, climate-neutral logistics centre in Halle (Saale) to bolster its presence at the strategic hub of Leipzig/Halle. The state-of-the-art facility covers 34,000 sqm of warehousing space, features 27 loading bays and caters to up to 55,000 pallet... more
Ryan Foley appointed COO at Blue Water
Ryan Foley has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) for energy, ports & projects at Blue Water Shipping, effective January 2026, and will join the management board. He is the company's first board member from outside Denmark, coming from the UK. Foley was previously... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Today the world celebrates World Television Day – the UN-created reminder (since 1996) that no matter how small the remote is, TV remains one of humanity’s biggest communication tools. more
New UAE maintenance firm strengthens Air One
Air One International Holdings has launched Air One Technics, a UAE-based enterprise offering line maintenance and continuing airworthiness management for its fleet. Situated at MBR Aerospace Hub in Dubai South, the company aims to support the group's technical operations within... more
Jacky Perrenot chooses TransFollow
Jacky Perrenot has chosen TransFollow to digitalise its transport operations across Europe, following a successful six-month trial. The partnership aims to support the group's growth, innovation and compliance with digital freight documentation like eCMR. TransFollow's flexible,... more
ZF boosts heavy truck sustainability
ZF's TraXon 2 hybrid transmission is proving effective in real-world tests with European fleets and the German Transport Association (BGL), demonstrating significant emission reductions while maintaining vehicle range and cost efficiency. The hybrid system, compatible with... more
Matson launches whale detection tech
Matson has partnered with WhaleSpotter to deploy a ground-breaking whale detection system developed by WHOI, marking the first use of this technology in container shipping. The system utilises thermal imaging and AI to detect whales up to three nautical miles away, providing... more