CCTV rules at Indian ports 
India has introduced new rules requiring closed-circuit television systems (CCTV) on domestic and international vessels calling at its ports, a move welcomed by the UK-based safety technology firm Zelim. The directorate general of shipping now mandates CCTV installation... more
Banula shows off public model
A roadshow organised by Banula, a German research project set up to create accessible and user-friendly charging options, demonstrated public charging for heavy e-trucks using the pass-through model, with a stop at Vector’s Stuttgart campus on 11 September. In this approach,... more
New tools from PackageX
PackageX has launched seven workflow solution pages to help businesses, campuses and enterprises streamline logistics from start to finish. The AI-powered platform aims to address challenges such as manual data entry, inefficient routing and delayed notifications by offering... more
Pentagon tests autonomous cargo in the Pacific
Joby Aviation has demonstrated its Superpilot autonomous flight technology during the US Department of Defense’s Resolute Force Pacific (Reforpac) exercise. A modified Cessna Caravan 208, equipped with Superpilot, logged more than 11,800 km and 43 flight hours over the Pacific... more
German NGO honoured for humanitarian logistics innovation
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) will receive the Lynn C. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics 2025 – the first time the award is going to Germany. The Bonn-based NGO is recognised for its 'Emergency Supplies Prepositioning Strategy' (Esups), launched in 2019 to improve the... more
Telp adds whale guidance
The Swedish Club has added 'right whale advice' to its trade enabling loss prevention programme (Telp), helping members meet Canadian and US rules aimed at protecting endangered whale species. According to the company, vessel strikes remain a major cause of death for the... more
Geodis lifts survey scores
Geodis has reported improved results in its 2025 global customer survey. Conducted by Ipsos between 24 April and 2 June, the survey was offered in 16 languages and sent to over 60,000 customers, achieving a record response rate of 15% with more than 9,000 replies. Overall... more
Industry pushing rail growth
The fifth edition of the conference 'Dialog.Schiene.Südwestfalen', held on 11 September at the Krombacher brewery in Kreuztal, saw around 150 representatives from industry, politics and logistics discuss the future of railfreight in the region. According to the port of... more
Leadership changes to support Joramco growth
Amman-based MRO provider Joramco, the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has appointed Adam Voss (right) as chief executive officer effective 14 September. Voss, previously Joramco’s COO and most recently CEO of Tim Aerospace, succeeds Fraser Currie (left), who... more
Road-rail concept recognised for sustainability
Camion Transport has received the Swiss 'Family Business Award 2025'. The Swiss company from Wil SG was recognised for its dual transport model that combines road and rail, offering an efficient and resource-saving solution with relevance for sustainable mobility. The prize... more