European cargo hubs in 2024 – Istanbul tops list for first... 
The traffic report for the full year 2024, released yesterday by ACI Europe, has confirmed that European airfreight soared in 2024 – led by Istanbul. Freight traffic in the European airport network grew by 13.2% in 2024, with EU+ airports up by 12.4% and non-EU+ hubs growing... more
H2 stations growing worldwide
Around 1,160 hydrogen refuelling stations were in operation worldwide at the end of 2024, including 384 hydrogen refuelling stations in China, according to an evaluation by the German consulting company LBST. 45 countries now have a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in... more
DNV guidance on Hong Kong Convention
DNV has released a guide, entitled ‘Safe and green recycling for shipowners’, designed to help shipowners comply with regulations laid down in the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) and the EU Ship Recycling Regulations. The HKC takes effect on 26 June, setting global standards for... more
Expanding MRO services in the Middle East
FL Technics is continuing its Middle Eastern expansion efforts. Its regional subsidiary FL Technics now supports Fly Vaayu, which is based in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and operates in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and beyond. Managing director Arif Alameri (pictured)... more
Mosolf Group acquires Stoof
The Mosolf Group has announced the acquisition of Stoof International, a specialist in armoured vehicles and security solutions. The takeover will take effect on 31 March, subject to approval by Germany’s cartel office, with Stoof continuing to operate under its existing... more
Bringing energy to Houston
Spliethoff-BigLift Houston has appointed Roberto Frigeni as its vice-president for business development. With more than 35 years of experience in heavy lift, marine operations, engineering and sales, Frigeni is a well-respected industry expert. His expertise will strengthen the... more
Raben growing in the Netherlands
The transport company Raben is enhancing its local road network in the Netherlands by acquiring 100% of the shares of the Dutch company DGO Express. With this takeover Raben has enhanced its local road network in the Netherlands and increased its fleet by 80 DGO vehicles. DGO... more
DPW progressing with Egyptian logistics park
DP World has completed 65% of the first phase of its ‘Sokhna Logistics Park’, a USD 80 million facility in the Suez Canal economic zone. The hub covers 300,000 sqm and has been designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and strengthen Egypt’s connectivity. Located 10 km from... more
Filling the belly of ANA’s first Turkey service
Skylog Turkiye, the ECS Group’s Turkish subsidiary, has signed a GSA agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) ahead of the airline’s first direct Turkey–Japan flights. Starting yesterday, 12 February, ANA will operate thrice-weekly Boeing B787-800 flights between Istanbul and... more
Grendi expanding workforce and reach
The Italian Grendi Group is following up on its EUR 36 million investment plan for 2024-2026, as the company declared in the presentation of its 2024 results. In the previous year it allocated EUR 14 million to modernise maritime transport and port terminals, focusing on... more