"2026 will be a year of transition" 
In an interview with the ITJ, Philipp Pfister analyzes the developments of 2025, assesses the impact of the integration into the US technology group Trimble, and discusses his customers' current priorities. He also ventures a look ahead: What will the future of logistics look... more
AGCT invests in quay cranes
Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), ICTSI’s container terminal in Croatia, has formally presented its newly acquired "super post-Panamax" quay cranes to industry stakeholders at the Port of Rijeka. The equipment, currently undergoing commissioning and technical... more
Menzies earns Cargo iQ accreditation
Menzies Aviation has been officially accredited by Cargo iQ following the completion of the organisation’s quality audit process. As part of the accreditation, Menzies has embedded Cargo iQ’s "Master Operating Plan" into its cargo handling processes. The framework... more
ABL takes over SCF
Asian Bulk Logistics (ABL Group) has completed the acquisition of SCF Containers, securing full ownership of the Australian-based provider of container solutions with operations spanning Australia and New Zealand. The transaction follows the completion of all requirements and... more
High-voltage cables move north
Birsterminal AG is currently handling a major project on behalf of Swiss high-voltage cable manufacturer Brugg Kabel AG, involving a total of 37 cable reels in four partial shipments from the Rhine port of Birsfelden to a German seaport in Lower Saxony. The high-voltage cables... more
Krawutschke to lead HPC
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has named Patrick Krawutschke (pictured) as Managing Director of its consultancy subsidiary HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, effective 1 January 2026. He will jointly manage the company alongside Nils Kemme. With this appointment, HHLA brings... more
Solar fuel partnership
Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have strengthened their strategic partnership to support the market introduction of synthetic aviation fuels and advance more sustainable airfreight operations. The collaboration is formalised through a memorandum of... more
Intermodal strength offsets slowdown
South Carolina Ports reports stable and efficient operations at the Port of Charleston despite a broader downturn affecting container volumes across the United States. According to its own information the port benefits from the deepest harbour on the US East Coast, with a depth... more
Freight JV in Tajikistan
AD Ports Group has signed a shareholder agreement with Tajikistan-based Avesto Group to establish a new joint venture company focused on integrated logistics and freight forwarding services. Headquartered in Tajikistan, the venture will initially operate as an asset-light... more
XCMG supports electric long-haul
XCMG Machinery is playing a central role in the operational launch of China’s 3,350 km “Green Electricity Supercharging Corridor”, a strategic infrastructure project designed to support long-distance electric freight transport in Yunnan Province. To support the corridor’s... more