Spanish ports lead in PERS certification 
Valencia, Santander, and Castellón ports have achieved recertification under the EcoPorts PERS environmental standard, highlighting their commitment to sustainability. Valencia, a long-standing member since 2004, has received its eighth PERS certificate, while Santander, a... more
AIRZETA launches in Vienna as key European hub
South Korean freight airline Airzeta has officially commenced operations and established Vienna airport as its primary European hub. A long-term partnership, supported by a MoU and handling agreements, was celebrated during a formal signing at the airport, attended by notable... more
North American freight drops 6.2% in September
Estimated transborder freight between the US, Canada and Mexico totalled USD 127.8 bn in September 2025, marking a 6.2% decrease from the previous year. Truck transport saw a 9.2% decline, moving USD 80.3 bn, while rail dropped 2.2% to USD 16.7 bn. Freight via pipelines... more
ECS Group appoints Girish Kunder
ECS Group has appointed Girish Kunder as regional manager for the Indian subcontinent, reinforcing its leadership and growth in Asia's dynamic air cargo market. Operating across 14 countries with 32 subsidiaries, ECS Group supports over 50 airline partners through a blend of... more
Swissport appoints Chris Severson
Swissport has announced the appointment of Chris Severson as chief strategy & transformation officer, effective January 2026. Bringing over 20 years of international experience in strategy, transformation and operations across various industries, Severson joins the executive... more
European road freight rates rise in Q3 2025
In Q3 2025 European road freight rates rose simultaneously for both contract and spot rates, each reaching about 134 points. The spot index increased by 1.7 points to 134.3, and the contract rate index also climbed 1.7 points to 134.0, with annual increases of 1.9 and 3.1 points... more
Doug Otto named CEO of Alabama Port Authority
The Alabama Port Authority Board has appointed Doug Otto as its permanent director and CEO, following his successful role as interim CEO since August. Otto's leadership comes at a pivotal time, with over $ 1.1 bn invested in infrastructure projects such as the Mobile harbour... more
COLI Group expands in Brazil
COLI Group has opened a new office in Salvador, Bahia, through its Brazilian subsidiary, COLI Shipping & Transport do Brasil, strengthening its presence in the northeast region. Led by Matheus Lira, the office aims to enhance support for a growing demand for tailored... more
DHL to invest € 1 bn in India by 2030
DHL Group plans to invest approximately € 1 bn in the Indian market by 2030 to support growth in key sectors such as life sciences & health care, e-commerce, and new energies. The investment programme includes major infrastructure projects, such as the first DHL Health... more
Korean Air launches direct freight system integration
Korean Air has introduced a new API-based solution that allows direct integration between its cargo management system and customers' in-house platforms. Responding to the rise of e-commerce and increased demand for logistics transparency, this real-time data exchange enables... more