“Curiosity of the Day” 
There are a number of plants with large seeds in Madagascar that are in danger of dying out. Lemurs play a central role in spreading their seeds, but there are ever fewer lemurs on the island. more
Rüdenhausen project taking shape 
Four months after breaking ground, Garbe Industrial Real Estate and joint venture partner BentallGreenOak have developed a 16,000 m² logistics facility in Rüdenhausen, Bavaria (Germany). A topping-out ceremony was held on 23 May, celebrating progress toward the planned... more
Man and Gartner extend partnership
Man Truck & Bus and Austrian logistics provider Gartner have signed a new framework agreement for the delivery of up to 1,200 Man TGX semitrailer tractors through to 2028. The contract continues a 50-year partnership and allows for the delivery of up to 350 trucks per... more
Two ports, one aim
New sub-concessions for the inland ports of Arles and Lyon combine public and private forces to strengthen the Rhône-Saône corridor. Their focus, presented at Sitl in Paris, is on sustainability, intermodality and the ability to compete. more
Transporeon maps border waits
Transporeon, part of the Trimble Group, has introduced a live map displaying near real-time truck waiting times at European borders. The new feature aims to provide vital transparency for road freight operators, helping logistics service providers manage cross-border... more
China Southern launches freighter link to Scotland
Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK) has begun its first scheduled freighter services from China, operated by China Southern Air Logistics. The new connection from Guangzhou launched one week ago, on 16 May, with four weekly flights, with plans to scale up to daily service. The... more
Ema unveils major cargo growth plan
East Midlands airport (Ema) has revealed plans to unlock its full cargo potential, aiming to support up to 21,300 jobs by 2043. Four sites covering over 50 ha, including two freeport tax sites, are now open for development. The blueprint foresees new taxiways, aircraft... more
Finnlines - a blue ship for a 'Green Lane'
Finnlines has introduced its 'Green Lane’ service, offering low-carbon sea transportation through the use of biofuels or electricity. Fully-electric shipments are now available on the Naantali–Kapellskär route, using the hybrid ro-pax vessels... more
Mideastern tech firm Logistaas lauded again
Jordan-based transportation management system (TMS) provider Logistaas has been listed among Deloitte’s Middle East Technology Fast 50 for the second year in a row, ranking 16th in the 2025 edition. The list recognises tech companies in the region based on revenue growth, with a... more
Woodland delivers ESG progress
The Woodland Group has published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting major advances in reducing environmental impact and strengthening supply chain transparency. According to its own information the company cut electricity-related CO₂ emissions by 42% since 2022 through... more