TST launches e-truck network 
TST recently introduced a cooperative depot charging network "designed by and for logistics providers" at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. Open to all market players, the initiative aims to create a reliable, transparent and renewable-powered system for... more
Rewe backs fulfilment growth
The Rewe group recently announced a USD 17 million investment in the Cologne-based platform provider 'Fulfillment Tools'. The funding aims to support the firm OC fulfillment GmbH in its goal to become a global leader in distributed order management systems (Doms). Founded in... more
Maasvlakte completes secure chain rollout
All deepsea terminals at Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte now verify the executing transport company at the gate by matching the EAN code on the driver’s ‘CargoCard’ with that registered in the ‘Portbase’ system. This final step has sealed the secure chain, which enables a secure,... more
Laso expanding in Spain
Laso Abnormal Loads (Laso AB) has expanded its Spanish footprint with two new branches in Porriño (Galicia) and Valladolid (Castile and León). With the Valladolid branch the company wants to strengthen its coverage in northern and central Spain and ensure faster, localised... more
Michael Otto joins Sirum to boost ‘Logistics Suite’
Michael Otto has joined Sirum as managing director and partner, effective June 2025. The Hamburg-based logistics software provider is strengthening its leadership as it moves from start-up to established company. Otto joins existing directors Bennet Block, Dennis Ringhofer... more
Milestone for Corpus Christi ship channel
The port of Corpus Christi has marked the near-completion of its extensive ship channel improvement project. Once finished, the channel will reach a depth of 16.5 m and a width of 161.5 m, enabling safe two-way navigation for larger vessels. The project, launched in 2017 and... more
Digital milestones at AF KLM
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has marked five years of transformation since the Covid-19 crisis, evolving into a customer-centric, tech-driven operator. Its ‘MyCargo’ platform, now used for 88% of bookings, enables real-time pricing, booking and tracking. New tools,... more
Brownfield turning into a hub
Prologis has plans to redevelop a 278,000 m² brownfield site in Dortmund into a fully electric urban logistics and business park. The ‘Dortmund DC4ward’ project will add 130,000 sqm of space in seven buildings built in phases, with the first phase set to start later... more
Logistics for time-critical needs
Trans-o-flex has introduced a new business unit offering logistics services for urgent, critical or sensitive consignments. The ‘Special Services’ team handles time-sensitive operations such as direct courier runs or air charters. One example includes the door-to-hospital... more
Mountain Air Cargo acquires Royal Aircraft Services
Mountain Air Cargo (Mac), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air T Inc, has acquired Royal Aircraft Services (Ras), an experienced MRO provider based in Hagerstown MD (USA). The deal strengthens Mac’s maintenance capabilities and expands its footprint in the US MRO market. Ras will... more