DKV adds Agrola stations 
DKV mobility has expanded its acceptance network in Switzerland through a new partnership with fuel retailer Agrola. The company reported that, from early September onwards, 330 Agrola stations can be accessed with the DKV Card, raising the total number of sites in... more
Financing freighters for Dubai’s trade
Emirates NBD has signed a USD 350 million deal with Emirates Airline to finance two new Boeing B777-200LR freighters, strengthening Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet and supporting the UAE’s role as a global logistics hub. The agreement marks the bank’s first direct mortgage-style... more
Wave-X backs HappyRobot
Austrian investor Wave-X has committed USD 1 million to the San Francisco-based start-up HappyRobot, as part of a USD 44 million funding round. HappyRobot develops AI assistants designed to automate core logistics processes. HappyRobot’s tools can conduct calls, draught... more
Dachser: Don't forget to register!
Two weeks from today, on 19 September 2025, the ‘Swiss Export’ association is hosting its ‘Best Practices’ event, entitled ‘Empowering Your Tomorrow – Teams, Technologies, Transport Solutions’, at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich in Dübendorf. Supported... more
Istanbul–Iceland link boosts Turkey–US cargo flows
Icelandair Cargo has launched operations in Turkey, in partnership with Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, a subsidiary of the ECS Group. From today, 5 September 2025, four weekly Boeing B737 Max flights will connect Istanbul (IST) with Keflavik (KEF), linking Turkish exporters with... more
‘Women in Rail’ report shows rising female participation
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) recently presented their ‘Women in Rail’ report for 2025 in Brussels. The study, covering 29 companies with nearly 700,000 employees and 21 trade... more
CPKC wins service award – again
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has won the 'Asian Freight and Logistics Award' for best rail logistics services provider for the fifth consecutive year. The accolade, organised by 'Asia Cargo News' and voted on by more than 15,000 readers and subscribers, was presented... more
M&M opens maritime hub in Fujairah
Militzer & Münch has opened an office in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates), aiming to strengthen its maritime logistics services. The site, active since mid-August, focuses on ship supplies, spare parts logistics and complementary services. Located in the Fujairah anchorage... more
FedEx expanding Tokyo gateway for freight growth
FedEx is set to expand its gateway at Tokyo’s Narita international airport (NRT), doubling its size to 8,500 sqm and adding two warehouse buildings. One will house an advanced parcel-sorting system tailored for cross-border e-commerce flows, while the other will serve as a... more
Jaxport appoints Latin America cargo sales director
Jaxport, the operator of a leading container hub in Florida and one of the USA’s top vehicle and breakbulk gateways, has named Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña as its new director of cargo sales for Latin America, a role created to deepen commercial ties with the region. Acosta... more