Bacardi strengthens supply chain leadership 
Bacardi has promoted Nicole Zukowski to Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective January 2026. She will join the global leadership team, based in Bermuda, and oversee the company’s worldwide supply chain, spanning sourcing, production and logistics across Bacardi’s 200-brand... more
Grimaldi adds PCTC vessel
The Grimaldi group has added the 'Grande Svezia' to its fleet, the second of ten new pure car and truck carriers being built at China merchants heavy industries Jiangsu. The vessel, 220 m long and 38 m wide, has a capacity of 9,000 car equivalent units across 14 decks and... more
United Cargo partners with CargoAi for digital shift
United Cargo has teamed up with Singapore-based CargoAi to accelerate its digital transformation, making its domestic and international capacity accessible to over 23,000 freight forwarders worldwide. The integration allows real-time rates and eBooking for general cargo,... more
Hamburg highlights key market
Around 120 guests from business, politics and logistics attended Hamburg Port marketing’s reception in Stuttgart on 23 September. The event highlighted close economic relations between Baden-Württemberg and the port of Hamburg as the latter reports. Contributions from Hamburg... more
Gruber Logistics appoints Marco Manfredini COO
Gruber Logistics announced that it has named Marco Manfredini as Chief Operating Officer, effective 18 September. He will share the management of the South Tyrol-based logistics group with CEO Martin Gruber. Manfredini, who joined the company in March 2025, previously gained... more
Akanea-B2P alliance
Akanea, a French software provider for transport and logistics, has formed a strategic partnership with B2P, a digital player in the road haulage sector. The cooperation aims to deliver an integrated solution for freight forwarders by combining freight exchange and digital... more
PhoeniX earns Archie Award
Hubtex has received the 2025 'Archie Award' from the UK material handling association (UKmha) for its electric multidirectional sideloader 'PhoeniX' in the category 'Operational Efficiency'. The award recognises innovations that advance material handling, with Hubtex praised for... more
CBP, FDA seize USD86.5m in e-cigarettes
In September, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have completed the largest-ever seizure of unauthorized e-cigarette products in Chicago. Over one week, officers intercepted nearly 4.7 million units, valued at more than USD 86.5m,... more
Rad expands to America
Rad Propulsion, a UK-based developer of electric marine propulsion systems, has expanded into North America with a new office in Charleston, South Carolina. The move aims to support rising demand for sustainable, high-performance marine technology in the region as the company... more
AI tech targets bridge strikes
Durite will present two innovations at the Fors annual conference in Birmingham on 23 October. The UK-based supplier of transport safety and electrical parts has developed an AI-powered low bridge detection system and a new 'Hinvii' warning lamp. According to durite bridge... more