Changing of the guard lined up for Bertschi 
The Bertschi Group, a Swiss logistics services provider with global activities, is grooming the third generation of the family to take charge of strategically managing the group. Hans-Jörg Bertschi, the group’s majority shareholder and the executive chairman of its board of... more
Powering ECT Aviation’s new express cargo routes
Republic of Ireland-based ECT Aviation is entering time-critical airfreight operations by acquiring its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander. Operations will link Lyon Saint Exupéry airport with destinations in North Africa, targeting fast logistics for sensitive cargo,... more
GT USA celebrating ten years at Port Canaveral
GT USA, a subsidiary of Gulftainer, a port and terminal operator and logistics solutions provider from Sharjah (UAE), is marking ten years of operations at Port Canaveral FL (USA). Since launching the ‘Canaveral Cargo Terminal’ in 2015 the company has handled over 1.35... more
U-Freight named top shipper by Cebu Pacific
The U-Freight Group, a logistician from Hong Kong, has been recognised by Cebu Pacific, a Filipino LCC, as a top shipper for the fifth consecutive year, having handled more than 2,300 t of cargo with the airline in 2024. The award was presented at Cebu Pacific’s ‘Eagle Wings... more
DHL piloting registration-free pickup in Germany
DHL Paket has launched a one-year pilot project in Germany that allows parcels to be delivered to what are called ‘Packstations’ without prior registration. From 7 July customers of selected online retailers, including Cewe and Mosaik Tree, can simply enter a... more
RCG expanding intermodal network
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its international 'TransFer' network with new direct connections and increased round trips. A new route links Sopron (Hungary) and Arad (Romania), enabling 24-hour conventional wagonload transport with added logistics services. In... more
Stronger foothold in North America
AeroNet, a provider of air cargo restraint solutions headquartered in France, has launched its first North American branch in Newnan GA, aiming to strengthen customer services in the region. The new facility marks a strategic milestone, enabling faster response times,... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
All mammals weighing more than 3 kg take roughly the same time to urinate - around 21 seconds. more
Acquisition creates largest US tramp ship agency
T. Parker Host, a shipping line from Norfolk VA (USA), has acquired the Transmarine Navigation Corporation, thus forming what it has called the largest independent tramp ship agency in the USA. The move expands Host’s maritime coverage in major US ports, including the... more
Ifoy Awards for eight innovators
At the ‘Ifoy Awards 2025’ the firms EP Equipment, Exotec, Geekplus, Interroll, Jungheinrich, Plancise and Still were recognised for outstanding intralogistics innovations, in a ceremony conducted in Dortmund (Germany). Filics received the 'Ifoy Start-up of the Year Award'. From... more