AIT expands with first Indonesia facility 
AIT Worldwide Logistics has inaugurated its first office in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking its expansion into southeast Asia and making it the eighth country in the AIT-Asia network. The new facility responds to rising regional demand, especially within Indonesia's thriving... more
European Cargo joins global ULD pooling drive
European Cargo, a UK-based operator of converted A340-600F freighters, has partnered with Unilode Aviation Solutions to implement a digital ULD pooling management system across its global cargo operations. This collaboration enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs... more
Samskip launches direct Morocco–Europe service
Samskip has launched a new direct shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca with the UK and Netherlands, revolutionising Moroccan exports and European trade. The weekly sailings support a variety of cargo types, including fresh produce, automotive parts and chemicals,... more
Arvato named Montblanc's logistics partner
Montblanc has appointed Arvato as its global logistics partner, centralising all B2B and B2C fulfilment at Arvato's site in Düren, Germany. The hub ships to more than 60 countries and offers same-day dispatch, supported by advanced automation, paperless processes and real-time... more
CTL expands Homberg hub
Cargo Trans Logistik AG (CTL) is enlarging its site at the central hub in Homberg, with a new lorry access, 50 additional trailer parking spaces and digitalised gate management to improve efficiency in loading and unloading. The expansion supports increasing demand, shortens... more
Tommy Olofsen new OSM Thome Group MD
Following Finn Amund Norbye's decision to retire after a distinguished 6-year leadership, the OSM Thome Limited Group has appointed Tommy Olofsen, the current chief commercial officer and a 12-year company veteran, as group managing director. Norbye will step into a... more
Maritime safety gaps emerge with EV boom
The surge in electric vehicle (EV) shipments is exposing significant gaps in maritime safety regulations, with high-profile vessel fires underscoring the risks of lithium-ion battery combustion. Current IMO guidelines are inadequate to address these hazards, and comprehensive... more
DHL expands CFS network
DHL Global Forwarding Vietnam has expanded its container freight station (CFS) network in Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, increasing capacity to meet rising trade demands and regional realignments. The Ho Chi Minh CFS grew from 4,600 sqm to 6,800 sqm, improving cargo... more
Collett & Sons invests in Goldhofer technology
Collett & Sons Ltd., a leading British heavylift logistics company, has acquired 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L axle lines as well as a 350-t side-travelling girder from Greiner Heavy Engineering. The handover took place during a joint installation in Memmingen, where overload tests... more
Chapman Freeborn performs emergency charters
Following Hurricane Melissa's devastation in Jamaica, Chapman Freeborn rapidly mobilised emergency airlift operations within hours of landfall. The company coordinated with regional operators and utilised their 24/7 UK operations team to ensure swift response, deploying assets... more