Labour shortages and red tape hinder German handlers 
German air cargo handlers moved 434,182 t of freight in Q1/2025, nearly matching the previous year’s volumes. However, staff numbers fell by 3.5% year-on-year to 3,248 and by 5.5% compared to Q4/2024. The Association of German Air Cargo Handlers (Vacad) attributes the decline... more
Addsecure unveils 'FleetVision'
Addsecure has launched 'FleetVision', an offer designed to help fleet owners manage operational complexity through real-time insights for stakeholders. Introduced under the 'Connected to what matters' campaign, 'FleetVision' aims to bring together companies' transport... more
Ciblex boosting traceability
Ciblex, an express and courier services provider, has partnered with supply chain technology provider Zetes to drive end-to-end digitalisation of its transport and logistics operations. With over 450,000 parcels processed daily in 125 locations, the group has implemented... more
ECS and Global GSA groups to make an impact in June
The GSSAs ECS Group from Paris, and Global GSA Group from Amsterdam, may be exhibiting seperately at Air Cargo Europe this week, but are set to hold their first joint 'Impact Week' thereafter, from 16 to 20 June, encouraging employee engagement in social and environmental... more
DHL and Shopify cooperate
DHL Group has expanded its partnership with Shopify to simplify national and international shipping for online retailers. The integration allows millions of Shopify merchants to access DHL’s global logistics network directly via the Shopify shipping platform. Available now in... more
First bi-train for greener logistics in Argentina
TecPlata, International Container Terminal Services Inc’s business unit in Buenos Aires, has received its first bi-train truck, operated by Yusen Logistics, marking a milestone for Argentina’s port logistics. The bi-train, featuring two semi-trailers, can carry up to 70%... more
From HGK Shipping to HGK AG
The supervisory board of HGK AG has initiated the appointment of Steffen Bauer as future CEO, following Uwe Wedig’s planned retirement on 30 September 2025. Bauer, currently CEO of HGK Shipping, is set to lead the Cologne-based transport and logistics group, which operates... more
Motum releases damage report
Motum has released its 2025 damage report, analysing five years of claims data from 50,000 vehicles and over 155,000 incidents. The study identifies the most common types of fleet damage and their root causes, aiming to improve operational efficiency. External damage... more
Turkish triple take-off 
Turkish air traffic control and IST airport operator IGA have introduced the simultaneous operation of three independent runways. Three Turkish Airlines flights were dispatched on their way personally by the country’s transport minister. more
Durban taking off
The Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport in Durban (South Africa) has increased its throughput of late. Its modern infrastructure, strategic location and international partnerships make the facility and Durban a serious player in the global airfreight... more