Pharma logistics hub at LYS from next summer 
The work is continuing. After the inauguration of the new DHL Express gateway in Lyon, WFS announced that it will open a 25,000 sqm multipurpose cargo terminal at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (LYS) in summer 2026, under a 20-year lease. Located in the 'CargoPort', the site... more
Beth Junge joins ICS in Ohio
Interstate Cold Storage (ICS) has named Beth Junge as customer service representative at its Napoleon OH site. Junge brings nearly 20 years of logistics experience from Progressive Furniture with her, where she coordinated international imports. At ICS, she’ll support order... more
Vertom vessels equipped with Wärtsilä hybrid drive
Wärtsilä will deliver an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 dwt 'tween deckers for Dutch owner Vertom. The geared cargo vessels will feature Wärtsilä 25 engines combined with a hybrid PTO/PTI/PTH system, enabling zero-emission sailing modes. The... more
Swiss WorldCargo launches online claims platform
Swiss WorldCargo has introduced a new online system to submit pre-claims and formal claims, marking a shift from e-mail-based processing to a faster, more efficient digital solution. Launched on 18 June, the new forms are accessible 24/7 via swissworldcargo.com and offer... more
AI robot supports parcel handling
FedEx has deployed its first AI-powered sorting robot in Europe at its air network facility in Cologne. The robotic arm, developed by Hellebrekers, can process up to 1,000 documents and small parcels per hour to 90 destinations. Supporting 900 employees, the deployment... more
ClassTrucks expanding with Scania
The used-truck specialist ClassTrucks has expanded its portfolio with Scania R 450 and R 460 models, now available in Europe. According to the company each vehicle comes from a single previous owner, is fully serviced and pre-inspected. The addition aims to strengthen... more
CargoBeamer to build German terminal
CargoBeamer is set to construct its first proprietary terminal in Germany at Kaldenkirchen, near the Dutch border. The facility, with an annual capacity for 228,000 loading units, will focus on shifting non-craneable semi-trailers from the roads to the railways, using... more
10,000 flying mammals in five years
Brussels airport is marking five years of its 'Animal Care and Inspection Centre' (Acic), Europe’s first air cargo hub fully aligned with EU animal welfare standards. Since it opened in 2020, nearly 10,000 mammals – including over 5,500 dogs, 1,600 horses and 800 cats – have... more
Port of Los Angeles sees sharp cargo slowdown
The port of Los Angeles recorded its lowest monthly throughput in over two years, processing 716,619 teu in May, a 5% drop year-on-year and 19% down from April. Imports fell by 9% to 355,950 teu, while exports dropped 5% to 120,196 teu. Port director Gene Seroka warned that... more
DHL inaugurates Lyon gateway
DHL Express France has inaugurated a EUR 121 million gateway at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport — its largest investment in France outside Paris CDG. The 50,000 m² site will process up to 17,500 parcels per hour and support various delivery types, from local to international.... more