SGL to back Delta in Civil Reserve Air Fleet 
Delta Cargo has chosen Scan Global Logistics (SGL) as its designated freight forwarder under the US Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) programme. Established in 1951, CRAF enables commercial airlines to supplement US military airlift capacity for global missions. The partnership,... more
Open Logistics Foundation names CCO
The Open Logistics Foundation has appointed Carina Tüllmann as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 September. She joins the leadership team with CEO Andreas Nettsträter and CFO Thorsten Hülsmann. Tüllmann, previously COO and part of the foundation since its inception,... more
Cold-chain boost at AA Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its 'ExpediteTC°' service, strengthening cold-chain capabilities for pharmaceuticals and life sciences shipments. Its 24/7 control tower now covers shipments in active temperature-controlled units, allowing real-time monitoring and... more
Iana appoints VP for government affairs
The Intermodal Association of North America (Iana) has appointed Lucille Marvin as its first vice-president for government affairs. In the new role she’ll represent Iana on Capitol Hill, advocating for the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities in the intermodal... more
Gothenburg gains second Asia link
The port of Gothenburg now has two direct container services to Asia, following the Gemini Alliance’s decision to extend its Asia–Europe loop to Sweden. On 4 September, the 18,270 teu 'Morten Maersk' (pictured) was the first vessel to call under the new arrangement, adding to... more
GLP signs four leases in France
GLP has reported it has secured four new leases in its logistics parks in France, representing nearly 50,000 sqm of warehousing space. At 'GLP Park Ablaincourt', JD Logistics has taken 12,000 sqm, joining another major client at the 101,000 sqm facility, which is Breeam 'Very... more
ELP delivers 100th locomotive
European Loc Pool (ELP) has marked the entry into service of its 100th locomotive, with the handover of an 'Eurodual 272-4' to Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) on 3 September. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of ELP’s hybrid locomotive fleet, designed to meet... more
“Curiosity of the Day” 
‘Awumbuk’ is a word used by the Baining people from Papua New Guinea to describe the emptiness you feel after a visitor has left. To counteract it you can place a bowl of water in front of the door and leave it overnight to absorb the feeling. more
Mol renews UK partnership
Mol (Europe Africa) has renewed its corporate partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), a collaboration first established in August 2024. The company, part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is the first Japanese shipping group to conclude such an agreement, aimed at strengthening... more
Siemens Energy joins 'CTPark Mülheim'
CTP has secured Siemens Energy as a tenant at its EUR 250 million 'CTPark Mülheim' project. According to the company the energy technology group will lease around 20,000 sqm, including 17,400 sqm of warehouse space, 2,450 sqm for offices, technical and social use, plus 2,500... more