German campaign to promote inland ports 
The German Association of Public Inland Ports (BÖB) launched its new image campaign '#HafenFan' (port fan) at the Transport Logistic 2025 fair in Munich. The initiative aims to consolidate local PR activities under a unified banner, strengthening public awareness of the... more
AI surveillance stops unauthorised access
LivEye has reported that its NSTR system offers surveillance for warehouses at risk of theft. The installation unit includes five high-resolution cameras in a 200° configuration, monitored 24/7 by a live control centre. Powered by electricity, the system combines zoom... more
New shine for heavy transport
Saf-Holland is now the exclusive distributor of forged aluminium wheels from Alexrims across Europe, adding components to its truck and trailer portfolio. Manufactured by Taiwan’s Alex Global Group, the ultra-lightweight wheels combine patented aluminium alloys with testing to... more
To drive Crowley's land transport strategy
Crowley has named Gunnar Moriarty as its vice-president of commercial operations for its land transportation division, where he will lead strategic growth in trucking and brokerage in North America. With around 20 years of experience in logistics, Moriarty, who holds a... more
New Purolator freighter from KF Aerospace
KF Aerospace has completed its first ATR 72-500F for Purolator’s BC Feeder Network. The aircraft, converted from passenger use and painted in Purolator livery at KF’s Kelowna facility, will replace older Convair CV580s. It marks the first of three ATRs to enhance efficiency... more
Ageing fleet means more incidents, DNV warns
DNV’s new report shows maritime casualty incidents surged by 42% from 2018 to 2024, while the global fleet grew by only 10%. The increase is linked mainly to ageing ships and machinery damage, with vessels over 25 years old involved in 41% of all incidents. Machinery failure... more
Managers upskilled in Dartford
Europa Worldwide has reported it has completed the latest phase of its inhouse management training programme, with 170 senior managers from 16 UK sites graduating so far. The bespoke twelve-month course aims to enhance leadership skills. Delivered through blended learning,... more
DHL, Daimler and Hylane sign EV deal
DHL Group, Daimler Truck and Hylane have signed a partnership for 30 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. The deal, announced at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, marks Germany’s largest e-truck agreement this year, according to DHL. Supplied via... more
Heathrow – eye of a needle 
Air traffic in southern England was interrupted for around 48 hours recently after a fire in a substation near Heathrow airport in London. Angus Hind, director of the logistics company Europa Air & Sea, reports on how his firm experienced this hectic time and why the United... more
TransFlex adding hybrid traction
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has added its third Eurodual hybrid locomotive from European Loc Pool for its 'TransFlex' fleet in Germany. Unveiled at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, the dual-mode Stadler loco enables transport on electrified and non-electrified... more