"Made in Japan" cool chain goes global 
From this month, ANA Trading will begin overseas sales of Topre’s RKN air cargo cool containers, expanding Japan’s temperature-controlled logistics technology to global markets. The move follows a newly signed sales agency agreement between ANA Trading and Toprec Corporation,... more
Electrifying service to rural Alaska
Alaska-based cargo carrier Ryan Air has placed a deposit-backed order for Beta Technologies’ "Alia" CTOL electric aircraft, alongside plans to deploy up to 10 Beta Charge Cubes across its network. The airline, which serves more than 70 rural communities, aims to expand... more
WEC upgrades Iberia service
WEC Lines has reported it has enhanced its container service linking Bilbao with the United Kingdom and Ireland by adding a second vessel and new ports of call. The service, now operating as NWC Spain, offers faster weekly rotations aiming to offer an alternative to road... more
Green light for Kirchheim site
Developer Four Parx has received approval to build a commercial and logistics complex in Kirchheim-Heimstetten near Munich. The project, undertaken on behalf of investor Quincap investment partners, will be developed on a 76,500 sqm site. Two buildings with a total of around... more
FedEx appoints Preet EVP of Transformation
FedEx has appointed Kawal Preet as executive vice president, Planning, Engineering and Transformation, effective 1 October. Reporting to president and CEO Raj Subramaniam, she joins the company’s Executive Committee. Preet, who has led the Asia Pacific region since 2020,... more
HCV sector expands steadily
According to a recent analysis by 'Market.us Scoop', the global heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) market is projected to reach USD 295.6 billion by 2034, up from USD 201.6 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The study highlights rising demand for... more
IPP strengthens UK&I leadership
Sustainable pallet pooling company IPP has expanded its UK & Ireland leadership team with two new appointments. Martin Stacey (left) becomes head of contracting, while Andrew Lee (right) takes over as head of commercial accounts. Both will report to senior commercial... more
Ictsi renews Subic deal
International container terminal services (Ictsi) has secured a 25-year extension for its two Subic Bay concessions, covering the operation of new container terminals 1 and 2. The agreements with the Subic Bay metropolitan authority (SBma) run until 2058 and were signed by Ictsi... more
Baytree invests in Duisburg
Baytree germany has acquired a 67,000 sqm brownfield site on Friemersheimer Strasse in Duisburg to develop over 35,600 sqm of logistics space. The building permit process is under way, with construction set to start in the first half of 2026 and completion scheduled for spring... more
Monroe unveils Magnum line
Monroe has introduced a new range of Magnum air springs for commercial vehicles, designed to improve safety, durability and productivity. The line features materials and engineering for trucks, buses and other models from manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, DAF,... more