AFC secures Italian infrastructure loan 

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a EUR 250 million ten-year loan facility from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by an 80% guarantee from Sace. The funding supports infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Africa, with a focus on Italian... more
100-day warning for EU ETS deadline 

With only 100 days left until the September 30 EU ETS deadline, the Columbia Group has warned shipowners of serious risks. "Fines, access restrictions and reputational damage are imminent," said Philippos Ioulianou, managing director of EmissionLink. By March, under... more
Patrick Kelleher new GXO CEO 

GXO Logistics has appointed Patrick Kelleher as its new CEO, effective 19 August. Kelleher brings 33 years of global supply chain experience with him, most recently as CEO North America at DHL Supply Chain. GXO chairman Brad Jacobs praised Kelleher’s expertise in automation,... more
Kraftverkehr Emsland joins OSL 

On 1 August 2025 Kraftverkehr Emsland will join Online Systemlogistik (OSL) as a new system partner. Based in Nordhorn, the company serves the western Lower Saxony region, from the Dutch border to just east of the Ems river. Its first trailer will run to the central OSL hub... more
Propulsion milestone for UAE cargo drone 

At the Paris Air Show 2025, Jetoptera announced the successful first engine to test (fett) for the FTC-250, a 250 kW turbocompressor that will power the J-500 unmanned VTOL cargo aircraft. Developed with Eanan Al Samma for the UAE market, the J-500 uses Jetoptera’s 'Fluidic... more
Hong Kong unveils ESG roadmap 

The Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) of Hong Kong recently announced a three-year ESG roadmap for small and medium-sized logistics companies. Aimed at aligning the sector with international ESG standards, the plan will run from 2025 to 2027 and is part of the 2023 action... more
Atlas opens new cargo hub at MIA 

Atlas Air Worldwide has opened its new Miami operations gateway at Miami international airport (MIA), relocating to a 23,200 sqm cargo facility – including a 11,500 sqm perishable cooler, the largest of its kind on any North American airport. The move gives Atlas full control... more
Konecranes wins e-handler order in Bangladesh 

Portlink Logistics Centre in Chattogram has ordered two Konecranes E-ACE 6/7 ECC 10 DS electric container handlers, set for delivery by Q3/2025. The units offer zero tailpipe emissions, dynamic lifting, and operation times of 6–12 hours per charge. Each features a regenerative... more
Renault Trucks reshapes leadership in Germany 

As of 1 June 2025, Christoph Walter (pictured) has taken over as director of new trucks sales at Renault Trucks Germany. He brings long-standing expertise in sales, strategy, and transformation, including more than a decade at ADAC Truckservice. His appointment follows the... more