Arvato expands hyperscaler services 
Arvato has expanded its hyperscaler logistics services to the United Arab Emirates, launching operations in Dubai CommerCity free zone to support a global cloud provider. The move combines Arvato’s supply chain and e-commerce expertise with that of ATC, a specialist in data... more
Maersk Air brings in leadership duo
A.P. Moller-Maersk has strengthened its airfreight unit's leadership with two senior appointments. Christoph Hemmann becomes head of global air and LCL and joins the global leadership team in logistics and services, reporting to chief product officer Narin Phol. He takes over... more
Soget launches digital airfreight platform
Soget, the French pioneer in port community systems with over 40 years of experience in digital trade solutions, has launched 'Air One', a dedicated Port Community System (PCS) for airfreight. The platform complies with Iata standards and new customs rules such as ICS2 and... more
Wine connects Europe and Asia
Dachser has expanded its wine and spirits logistics services in the Asia-Pacific region. The move builds on more than 20 years of expertise in the sector and aims to leverage the provider’s global multimodal network. Dachser air and sea logistics Apac now offers integrated... more
Swissport to run Korean Air hub at JFK
Korean Air Cargo has chosen Swissport to manage its long-standing freight terminal at New York’s JFK airport. The five-year agreement, effective 1 September, gives Swissport full control of cargo building 9, including sublease responsibilities. The 21,600 sqm facility will... more
AFCAC retains leadership
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has confirmed the reappointment of Adefunke Adeyemi (photo) for a second term as secretary general. Her mandate was renewed in recognition of her role in advancing the 'Single African Air Transport Market' (SAATM), strengthening... more
Kombiverkehr takes over Duisburg terminal
On 1 January 2026 the Kombiverkehr Group will take over operation of the terminal in Duisburg-Ruhrort Hafen, owned by Planungsgesellschaft Kombinierter Verkehr. After more than 20 years in operation, the site will be rebranded as 'Rail Hub Duisburg' and run by Kombiverkehr... more
Suicide prevention at sea
The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) has partnered with Pacific Basin shipping to provide suicide prevention training for its crews. From August 2024 to June 2025, nearly 650 Pacific Basin seafarers in the Philippines completed the 'Safetalk' course, designed to help participants... more
British-Ethiopian chamber launched
The British Ethiopian chamber of commerce (BECC) was officially launched recently at the Ethiopian Embassy in London. Speaking at the event, Steve Parker (pictured), director general of the British International Freight Association (Bifa), underlined the joint role of the... more
U-Freight marks Shenzhen milestone
The U-Freight Group has marked the 25th anniversary of its Shenzhen office, one of the company’s first sites in mainland China. Since its opening in 2000, the office has developed from a small start-up into a regional gateway handling air, ocean and overland freight, as well as... more