ICTSI invests in Rio 
International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) plans to invest R$948 million to expand and modernise the Rio Brasil Terminal at the port of Rio de Janeiro between 2025 and 2029. According to ICTSI the project will increase annual capacity by 70.5%, from 440,000 to 750,000... more
DP launches Dubai-Iraq RoRo route
DP World has launched a new 36-hour maritime RoRo service linking Dubai’s Mina Rashid with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, aiming to offer an alternative to overland trucking for non-containerised cargo. Operated weekly by the upgraded "DP World Express", the service can carry... more
Shengle airport milestone reached
A successful calibration test flight at Hohhot Shengle International Airport marks the transition of Inner Mongolia’s first 4F-class airport into the final preparation phase ahead of its official opening. The landing of the verification aircraft confirms that the facility meets... more
Horn corridor funding approved
The African Development Bank has approved $76.3 million in additional financing to advance transport connectivity in Somalia as part of the "Horn of Africa" corridor linking Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. The package includes $49.16 million from the "African... more
Logistaas links with Trade Tech
Logistaas has entered a partnership with US-based customs compliance technology provider Trade Tech to simplify digital cargo security and customs filings for freight forwarders. Through software integration, shipment data from the Logistaas transport management system can be... more
GXO appoints new COO
GXO Logistics has appointed Bart Beeks (pictured) as chief operating officer in a newly created role, effective 2 January 2026. Reporting to chief executive Patrick Kelleher, Beeks will be responsible for driving global operational excellence through standardised execution... more
Offshore fleet finished
Ocean Infinity has completed its Armada fleet programme with the delivery of the final vessel, concluding a five-year initiative launched in 2020 aiming to reshape offshore operations. The fourteen-vessel fleet consists of lean-crewed ships equipped with underwater robotics,... more
Logistics UK honours Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been named "Air Freight Business of the Year" at the "Logistics UK Awards", recognising its cargo development over the past twelve months. According to its own information the airport expanded its role as a UK gateway for trade... more
Indonesian project cargo specialist joins PCN
Indonesia-based Lintas Cakrawala Logistik has joined the international "Project cargo network", expanding its visibility in regional and project cargo operations. Headquartered in Jakarta, the company is certified by ALFI/ILFA, the Indonesia Logistics and Forwarder... more
Industry leaders honoured in London
Logistics UK has announced the winners of the "Logistics Awards 2025" at a gala dinner held on 11 December at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London. Now in its ninth year, the awards recognise companies and individuals that have made notable contributions to the... more