Schwarzmüller Group names new CFO 
The Schwarzmüller Group has appointed Georg Eckmair as its new CFO and managing director. Eckmair brings extensive international financial experience with him, from prior roles at Lenzing, Siemens and NordLB in Germany and Singapore. At Schwarzmüller, Eckmair will oversee all... more
Into the heart of Southern California
Heart Aerospace has moved its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg (Sweden) to Los Angeles CA (USA) to drive forward its hybrid-electric aircraft programme. The strategic shift supports upcoming flight tests of the X1 prototype and continued development of the 30-seat X2... more
Cybercrime tops logistics risks
Cybercrime and the shortage of skilled workers remain amongst the biggest threats to the logistics industry in 2025, according to the latest trend survey by the Logistics Hall of Fame and the Schunck group. In April, 75% of respondents cited both as top global risks – up... more
Aurora’s driverless truck service
Aurora Innovation has launched the first commercial self-driving trucking service in the USA, deploying autonomous class 8 trucks on regular customer routes between Dallas and Houston. The Aurora Driver has completed over 1,200 driverless miles and is slated to expand to El... more
Wattlab solar solution for seagoing vessels
Dutch maritime solar specialist Wattlab has launched ‘SolarDeck’, a plug-and-play solar panel system designed for seagoing cargo ships. Building on the success of its ‘SolarHatches’ for inland shipping, the new technology offers modular deck-mounted panels that promise fuel... more
Federal push for rail
The Swiss government has opened public consultation on the total revision of the freight transport ordinance (GüTV), following parliament’s approval to financially support rail and inland waterway freight transport. The new regulations introduce flat-rate subsidies, including... more
Evergreen expands Southeast Asia–India network
Evergreen Marine launched its new Southeast Asia–eastern India (CIX7) service on 20 April 2025, further strengthening connectivity between Vietnam, Thailand and eastern India. Operated in collaboration with Wan Hai Lines, RCL Feeder and Bengal Tiger Line, the CIX7 will deploy... more
Change of leadership at Oudkerk
Rotterdam-based logistics provider Oudkerk has named Huib ten Cate (pictured) as its new Managing Director, effective September 2025. He succeeds Kees Potters, who is retiring after significantly expanding the company’s market-leading role in offshore port logistics. Ten Cate... more
Bifa launches advisory group for Heathrow cargo overhaul
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has launched a new cargo community advisory body to support Heathrow airport’s ambitious redevelopment of its cargo village and associated freight management systems. The group will serve as a key link between forwarders,... more
Kombiverkehr tracks CO₂
Kombiverkehr KG and Hamburg-based software provider shipzero are now collaborating to track and report rail transport emissions. The partnership responds to growing demand from freight forwarders for accurate emissions data. The collaboration also aims to promote the... more