Expanded handling at DFW and PDX 
WFS and Cathay Cargo have signed new long-term cargo handling contracts for Portland (PDX) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), expanding their partnership in the US. WFS began operations in Portland on 18 March and in Dallas on 15 April, offering full cargo handling services. This... more
BELog adds fourth EuroDual unit
BELog Baustoffe-Entsorgung-Logistik is strengthening its fleet with a fourth EuroDual locomotive from European Loc Pool. The dual-mode locomotive offers 6.2 MW electric and additional diesel power. The locs can “switch between electric and diesel operation”, as the company... more
Milestone for electric shipping straight from Australia
Incat has launched the world’s largest battery-electric ship, 'Hull 096', at its shipyard in Hobart. Built for Buquebus, the 130 m vessel will transport 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate using only battery power. The Energy Storage System, supplied by... more
Nordic growth for Lineage
Lineage has acquired Permanor, a Norwegian cold storage provider with sites in Haugesund and Brumunddal. The deal strengthens Lineage’s position in the Nordics and adds around 24,500 pallet positions across 10,000 m². Permanor specialises in freezing, thawing and logistics... more
Alpine rail option to end earlier
RAlpin is set to discontinue its rolling motorway (ro-mo) by the end of 2025—three years earlier than planned. Despite 80% capacity utilisation and ongoing federal financial support, increased rail network disruptions, especially in Germany, have rendered operations... more
Challenge launches freighters to Bangalore
Malta-based Challenge Group has launched a weekly freighter service to Bangalore (India), deploying a Boeing 767-300BDSF with a 50-t capacity there. The new route strengthens Challenge’s southern Indian presence and expands its connectivity between India, the Middle East,... more
TGP appoints Ling Ling to lead new Malaysia office
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has launched a new office in Shah Alam (Malaysia), appointing industry veteran Lim Ling Ling as managing director. With over 30 years of experience, including key roles at Megalift Malaysia, Ling Ling brings deep sector knowledge and proven... more
Ixaro launches yard navigation
Ixaro has launched a new mobile navigation solution to guide truck drivers across large and complex industrial sites. Upon arrival, drivers receive a rugged industrial smartphone with a pre-installed navigation app supporting 15 languages. Using geolocation data, the app... more
Kalmar completes STS crane repair at JNPA Mumbai
Kalmar has finalised the repair of a ship-to-shore crane (STS) at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT) in Mumbai, operated under the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). The project, booked in Q2/2024, focused on restoring the crane’s structural integrity and was completed... more
AD Ports to build logistics hub at East Port Said
The AD Ports Group and Egypt’s SC Zone have signed a 50-year agreement to develop the Kezad East Port Said Industrial and Logistics Zone. The 20 km² site near the Suez Canal will serve as a regional trade hub connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. Phase 1 will cover 2.8 km²,... more