Third truck cartel lawsuit filed 
In Germany, Truck ReClaim, a BGL partner, has filed a collective lawsuit against a truck cartel. Claims have been submitted on behalf of around 1,000 companies in nearly 15,000 vehicle-procurement cases. The Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr, Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL,... more
Jeld-Wen secures final unit at PLP's Sheffield facility 
PLP has announced the full occupancy of its Bessemer Park logistics development in Sheffield (Yorkshire, England), with global door manufacturer Jeld-Wen UK leasing the final 294,000 sqft unit. The new site will support Jeld-Wen’s UK growth and improve operational... more
My Freighter connects Tashkent and Hangzhou
The Uzbek airline My Freighter has completed its first flight to Xiaoshan international airport (HGH), which serves Hangzhou, thus strengthening its China–Central Asia cargo network. The inaugural service from Tashkent to Hangzhou, where the Alibaba Group is headquartered,... more
Recognition for ABP talent Millie Barnes
Millie Barnes, an assistant operations manager at the UK’s port of Newport, has received the ‘Rising Star Award’ at the Maritime UK Awards 2025. Barnes joined Associated British Ports (ABP) through its graduate scheme in 2022 and now plays a central role in steel and... more
Autonomous rail yard debuts in China
China has launched its first container terminal with autonomous driving capabilities at Suxi station in Yiwu. The new facility enables mixed-mode operations using remote-controlled cranes, automated storage and intelligent transporters as the the Hangzhou Railway... more
Highlighting innovation in specialised airfreight
At the latest forum of the Aircargo Club Deutschland (ACD), a German platform for airfreight dialogue established in 1963, experts discussed the rising demand and challenges in specialised airfreight. From pharma and live animals to emergency shipments, the panel's members... more
Van Staey takes the reins in Belgium
Loïc Van Staey took over as managing director of the Koninklijke Belgische Redersvereniging (KBRV – the royal Belgian shipowners’ association) on 1 July, succeeding Wilfried Lemmens. He underlined the need for close cooperation between stakeholders to maintain global supply... more
WSC reports on containers lost at sea
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024. Although this marks a rise from the record-low of 221 boxes in 2023, it still remains well below the ten-year average of 1,274. The figure represents just 0.0002% of the 250 million... more
Dematic automating distribution for Turkish retailer
Dematic is set to automate the Turkish retailer Eren Perakende’s new distribution centre in Istanbul (Turkey) by Q2/2026. The solution includes Dematic’s ‘multishuttle’ system, pocket sorter and integrated conveyor technology, all controlled by Dematic’s warehouse software... more
Garbe building logistics space in Poland
Garbe Industrial Real Estate Poland and the Wood & Company Logistics sub-fund are set to jointly develop Garbe Park Gliwice, a new industrial complex in southern Poland. The logistics facility will offer around 75,000 m² of leasable space and meet the Breeam... more