Dutch solar tech hits sea 
Dutch maritime solar specialist Wattlab has completed the first full-scale installation of its 'solar flatrack system' on the 'MV Vertom Tula', a 7,280 dwt diesel-electric cargo ship owned by Vertom. Equipped with 44 solar flatracks totalling 79 kWp, the vessel is the first... more
Heisterkamp hub in MITP announced
Dutch logistics group Heisterkamp transportation solutions has announced a new investment in the Republic of Moldova with the opening of a facility at the Moldova innovation technology park (MITP). "We are confident that this next milestone will contribute to our collective... more
ALAN celebrates 20 years of disaster relief logistics
The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has celebrated its 20th anniversary on 30 October, honouring two decades of humanitarian impact powered by the logistics industry. Founded in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, ALAN was created by 50 supply chain associations and business... more
HVO trucks for FS
FS Logistix, part of Italy’s FS Group, has expanded its fleet with 12 new 'Iveco S-Way' trucks powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The vehicles, comprising tractors and trailers, were purchased by Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal to support efficient first- and... more
AED 55m auto hub for Dubai
DP world and Cars24 will build a 220,000 sq ft automotive refurbishment centre at Dubai’s national industries park (NIP) under a AED 55 million ($15 million) investment. The solar-powered facility aims to process more than 100,000 vehicles a year and will be connected to DP... more
Capitol christmas tree rides with Kenworth
Kenworth will once again provide the truck to transport the 2025 U.S. capitol christmas tree from Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe national forest to Washington D.C. The custom-designed T680 celebrates the 'spirit of the silver state', featuring artwork of a Nevada sunset over its... more
SingPost appoints Chong as new Group CEO
Singapore Post (SingPost) has named Mark Chong as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective tomorrow, 1 November 2025. A seasoned technology and business leader, Chong brings more than 25 years of experience at Singtel Group, including roles as Group Chief Corporate... more
Semiconductor shortages threaten output
The Dutch government’s emergency takeover of semiconductor maker Nexperia decision-making has triggered renewed uncertainty across the automotive sector. The move, citing governance and security concerns, was followed by China’s export restrictions on Nexperia’s operations,... more
Aircraft turned park restaurant
Gruber logistics has completed the transport of a decommissioned Airbus A310 from Hanover Airport to the Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, Lower Saxony. The 110 t aircraft fuselage and components were moved over three consecutive nights between 26 and 29 October 2025 along a 51 km... more
Damen reports strong 2024
Damen shipyards group reported a strong 2024, with revenue exceeding €3 billion and net profit rising to €58 million from €43 million. The Dutch shipbuilder’s order book reached a record €10.4 billion after securing €5.9 billion in new contracts. Damen delivered 146 vessels,... more