A “blackout” in Piedmont? 
Freight transport is reaching the limits of the capacities in northern Italy. A recent meeting of the Piedmont transport commission warned the public of the situation. The planned Turin–Lyon train link may to become a “desert crossing”. more
Frankfurt airport pilots paperless airfreight pick-up 
A new digital process for import freight pick-up has entered pilot phase at Frankfurt Airport. Developed by Allivate, the "Smart Pick-up" system replaces physical pick-up slips with digital authorisation via the "FAIR@Link" cargo community... more
Man expands Salzgitter site by 30%
Man Truck & Bus has reported it has expanded its global logistics centre in Salzgitter by 53,000 sqm – a 30% increase – to meet rising demand for zero-emission technology and its product portfolio. The site now totals 235,000 sqm and supports parts supply to over 120... more
CMA CGM optimises Latin America trade
CMA CGM is enhancing its Asia–Mexico–South America service portfolio with major updates to three loops. The M2X service will now include a direct call at Buenaventura and improved access to West Coast Central America via new MAYA loops, connecting Balboa, Corinto, Puerto Caldera... more
Turnpoint joins global executive search network AESC
Turnpoint, a Paris-based specialist executive search firm for logistics, transport and supply chain roles, has joined the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC). The New York-based AESC includes firms in over 70 countries that meet rigorous standards... more
EU rail decarbonisation partnership
Infrabel and the Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) have launched phase two of a joint study on rail fleet decarbonisation. The project builds on a 2024 report supported by Crédit Agricole CIB, ING, KfW IPEX-Bank and Société Générale. In the new phase the... more
DHL expands robotics rollout
DHL Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with robotics company Boston Dynamics to deploy more than 1,000 additional "Stretch" robots across divisions. Stretch, which automates unloading, can handle up to 700 boxes per hour. Following deployments in North... more
Maastricht Aachen airport appoints De Mieter for cargo push
Maastricht Aachen airport (MST), located in the tri-border area formed by the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, has named Pascale De Mieter as Cargo Sales Executive to drive its expansion in high-value, time-critical cargo. With over 23 years of experience at Air Belgium, CAL... more
Turkish Cargo partners with Atlas Air for B747F service
Turkish Cargo has signed a long-term agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide to expand its global freighter capacity. Starting this month, a Boeing 747-400F operated by Atlas Air will fly on behalf of Turkish Cargo from Istanbul to key destinations across the Middle East, Asia,... more
Major investment in Caribbean logistics
DP World has signed a USD 760 million mou with the Dominican Republic to expand the port of Caucedo and its free-trade zone, boosting capacity to 3.1 million teu and unlocking 225 ha for development. The investment aims to position the country as a top nearshoring and logistics... more