Turning circle to be expanded in Hamburg 
To future-proof the port of Hamburg’s container operations, the turning circle leading to the Waltershof port is being widened from 480 m to 600 m. This will ease access for today’s and tomorrow’s containerships and enhance safety and efficiency along the Elbe. Around... more
Germany's BPEX warns against flat-rate EU parcel fee
As the EU discusses a flat-rate parcel fee for shipments from non-EU countries, Marten Bosselmann, chair of Germany’s parcel and express association BPEX, has voiced concerns. He welcomed efforts to strengthen customs controls and ensure fair competition, but warned... more
Latam adds Bogotá–LA link for floral exports
After adding a fourth frequency from Quito to Los Angeles earlier this month, Latam Cargo has launched a new weekly freighter route from Bogotá yesterday, 13 July 2025, raising its total capacity on this corridor by 66%. The move supports flower exporters in Colombia and Ecuador... more
20 ha PV for Kelheim terminal
BLG Logistics has launched the construction of a photovoltaic plant at its vehicle terminal in Kelheim. Together with project developer Solea, the company will install 53,000 solar modules on 20 ha of parking area, aiming to generate over 23 MW of renewable power. The site... more
Leadership transition at CVI
CVI, a provider of logistics and trade compliance services from NorfolkVA (USA), has announced a change in its executive leadership, with Michael King stepping down as chief financial officer of CVI and Capes, effective 1 July, after 17 years in the role. He played a... more
OrbitMI joins Smart Maritime Council
OrbitMI, a leading provider of maritime SaaS software, has joined the Smart Maritime Council to help drive standardisation and collaboration in maritime digitalisation. The US provider aims to support industry-wide interoperability and connected workflows by engaging... more
In the leading group
Camion Transport supports professional bicycle races. From the Tour de Romandie to the Tour de Suisse. With extended partnerships, sustainable logistics and a strong presence in Western Switzerland the family-run firm demonstrates in its centenary year how movement and... more
CSG opens digital customs hub in Warsaw
The Customs Support Group (CSG) has launched its European ‘TechHub’ in Warsaw (Poland), aiming to further digitalise customs processes and boost automation in its 14-market network. The hub, located in the Koneser Centre, will develop and support AI-powered solutions... more
Seatrade orders reefer newbuilds
Seatrade has ordered two 2,800 teu container vessels from Huanghai Shipyard in Shandong (China), with delivery scheduled from 2027 onwards. Each ship will have around 1,000 reefer plugs and marks the largest vessel ever ordered by the company. The units will complement... more
Frachet and Sunde to head SAE supervisory board
System Alliance Europe, which says it is Europe’s largest groupage cooperation, has appointed Cédric Frachet, the COO of the Heppner Group, as the new chairman of its supervisory board. Frachet, the previous deputy chairman, succeeded Walter Konzett, of Gebrüder Weiss, who’ll... more