Maritime safety gaps emerge with EV boom 
The surge in electric vehicle (EV) shipments is exposing significant gaps in maritime safety regulations, with high-profile vessel fires underscoring the risks of lithium-ion battery combustion. Current IMO guidelines are inadequate to address these hazards, and comprehensive... more
DHL expands CFS network
DHL Global Forwarding Vietnam has expanded its container freight station (CFS) network in Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, increasing capacity to meet rising trade demands and regional realignments. The Ho Chi Minh CFS grew from 4,600 sqm to 6,800 sqm, improving cargo... more
Collett & Sons invests in Goldhofer technology
Collett & Sons Ltd., a leading British heavylift logistics company, has acquired 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L axle lines as well as a 350-t side-travelling girder from Greiner Heavy Engineering. The handover took place during a joint installation in Memmingen, where overload tests... more
Chapman Freeborn performs emergency charters
Following Hurricane Melissa's devastation in Jamaica, Chapman Freeborn rapidly mobilised emergency airlift operations within hours of landfall. The company coordinated with regional operators and utilised their 24/7 UK operations team to ensure swift response, deploying assets... more
HHLA supports e-truck use
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has introduced a pilot initiative allowing electric trucks to operate without fixed time slots at Hamburg's container terminals, a move to promote environmentally friendly supply chains. During the pilot phase until mid-2026, a new category... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
For a long time, scientists believed Iceland’s climate was too harsh for mosquito larvae to survive. But this October, researchers discovered the country’s first three mosquitoes near Reykjavik — a tiny but notable breakthrough for the island’s insect population. more
B&H support Asia-Pacific A320neo teardown
B&H Worldwide successfully supported AerFin's first A320neo teardown in the Asia-Pacific region, completed at SIA Engineering Philippines within 30 days. The process released high-quality used parts to bolster regional supply chains, aiding operators and MROs with quicker... more
Spanish ports lead in PERS certification
Valencia, Santander, and Castellón ports have achieved recertification under the EcoPorts PERS environmental standard, highlighting their commitment to sustainability. Valencia, a long-standing member since 2004, has received its eighth PERS certificate, while Santander, a... more
AIRZETA launches in Vienna as key European hub
South Korean freight airline Airzeta has officially commenced operations and established Vienna airport as its primary European hub. A long-term partnership, supported by a MoU and handling agreements, was celebrated during a formal signing at the airport, attended by notable... more
North American freight drops 6.2% in September
Estimated transborder freight between the US, Canada and Mexico totalled USD 127.8 bn in September 2025, marking a 6.2% decrease from the previous year. Truck transport saw a 9.2% decline, moving USD 80.3 bn, while rail dropped 2.2% to USD 16.7 bn. Freight via pipelines... more