Labour shortages strain transport industry 
The latest Elvis market report highlights the ongoing stagnation in the German economy, attributed to global uncertainties and unclear economic policies. While seasonal activities in the truck transport market show slight increases, they remain below the previous year's levels... more
Alexandre Roussel appointed IPP operations director
Alexandre Roussel has been appointed director of operations for southern Europe at IPP, a leading European firm focused on rental and sustainable management of wooden pallets. His main objective is to facilitate IPP's substantial growth by enhancing operational synergies across... more
VRR launches new pallet range
VRR has entered the global airfreight pallet market with its certified aluminium pallet range, "We Keep It Simple". This move addresses the rising demand for reliable and sustainable freight equipment, showcasing VRR's engineering expertise in a competitive sector. The... more
Südzucker Polska partners with Geodis
Südzucker Polska, a part of Europe's largest sugar producer, has chosen Geodis as its strategic logistics partner for warehousing operations in Poland. This collaboration reflects a mutual commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction in the food sector.... more
bound4blue expands production capabilities
bound4blue has established outsourced production capabilities in China, enhancing its presence in Asia to meet growing demand for its eSAIL® wind propulsion systems. The company has formed strategic partnerships with leading Chinese firms to boost manufacturing, logistics and... more
Adami Trasporti chooses Continental
Adami Trasporti has selected Continental to supply its fleet with Conti Hybrid HS5, HD5 and HT3 tyres, aiming to reduce operating costs and enhance sustainability. The tyres' optimised rolling resistance enables fuel savings of 1.5 to 2 per cent, which significantly impacts... more
Singapore tops first container ports ranking
In the inaugural Leading Container Ports of the World (LCP) report, Singapore has been crowned the world's leading container port, followed by Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan. The report, issued by DNV and Menon Economics, evaluates 160 ports using 35 indicators across five... more
Gebrüder Weiss thrives amid China's slowdown
Despite a cooling economy in China, Gebrüder Weiss is experiencing strong revenue growth, largely driven by the expanding e-commerce sector. The company reported revenues of approximately EUR 330 m in 2024, marking a 24% increase from the previous year. By enhancing its... more
October used truck sales defy trends
In October used class 8 retail truck sales in the US decreased by 4.9% month-on-month, contrary to seasonal expectations, according to ACT Research's latest report. Typically, October ranks as the third-best month for sales, running nearly 8% above average. However, the auction... more
Jambojet joins Freightos
Freightos has announced that Jambojet Cargo, Kenya's leading regional airline, has joined the WebCargo platform, enhancing digital freight connectivity across East Africa. This integration enables freight forwarders to access Jambojet's nine key routes connecting major economic... more