Tariff hikes hit US logistics 
A new survey from the news outlet Tech.co reveals that 66 % of US logistics firms have already been impacted by recent tariff changes. The measures include a 145% duty on China-US imports and the end of the de minimis exemption on packages below USD 800. As a result, 58% of... more
New MSC service calls at BCT
Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia (Poland) has been added to MSC’s Britannia Ocean Service, linking Asia directly with Northern Europe. The rotation includes Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, Vung Tau, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and Liverpool. The service’s first call was made... more
Environmental award for vessel speed reduction
Yang Ming has received the Sapphire Award for the fourth time under NOAA’s "Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies" programme. The honour recognises the carrier’s ongoing efforts to reduce vessel speeds off the Californian coast to protect endangered whales and cut... more
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign mou
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo have signed an mou to deepen collaboration in global cargo operations. Signed on 22 April but only made public now, the mou covers codeshare agreements, freighter cooperation and expanded network connectivity. Both carriers aim to deliver... more
UK trade relies on Heathrow
London Heathrow, the UK’s largest air cargo hub, was forced to temporarily suspend operations following a fire at a nearby power substation. The 48-hour closure disrupted over GBP 543 million worth of goods, according to Parcelhero. Angus Hind, director at Europa Air &... more
Streamlined freight via TMX
Princeton TMX, a transport management system for industrial supply chains, has launched two rail features – 'Rail Patterns' and 'Advanced Shipment Notifications' (ASN) – designed to simplify and accelerate freight processes. The Rail Patterns function auto-generates key... more
ONE adds Felixstowe call to FE4 schedule
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Asia–Europe FE4 service via the Cape of Good Hope, adding a new call at Felixstowe, UK. This enhancement will offer improved port coverage in North Europe and is set to boost options for UK-bound cargo. The first... more
Giorgio Tuti elected ETF president
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has elected Giorgio Tuti as its new President, succeeding Frank Moreels, who steps down to take on the presidency of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The decision was made at the ETF Executive Committee... more
Nestlé India launches digital hub
Nestlé India has launched an automated and paperless distribution centre in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Completed in seven months, the facility includes 20,000 pallet positions, India’s first shuttle racking system, and a large cold room for chocolate storage. The site features... more
Renault Trucks opens training hub
Renault Trucks (Switzerland) has opened a new training centre at its headquarters in Dietikon. The facility is designed to ensure workshop and service staff remain up to date with technical developments. The centre offers both theoretical and hands-on training, with dedicated... more