Infrastructure upgrade in DRC 
The African Development Bank is driving infrastructure and service improvements in the DRC, with projects benefitting over 19 million people, as it has reported. A joint mission visited sites in Kenge, Kikwit, Tshikapa, Kamuensha and Mbuji-Mayi, where roads, health centres,... more
Switzerland updates lorry tolls
From 2029 on, Switzerland will apply its LSVA performance-related heavy vehicle fee to electric trucks, aiming to ensure that all freight vehicles contribute to infrastructure costs and support the modal shift to rail. A rebate scheme valid until 2035 will still incentivise... more
CMA CGM and Nike launch electric river barge in Vietnam
CMA CGM has unveiled Southeast Asia’s first 100% electric container barge in Vietnam, developed with Gemadept via a joint venture named Green River Transportation. The zero-emissions vessel will serve a 180 km route between Binh Duong and Cai Mep port near Ho Chi Minh City,... more
Nevomo appoints former MEP as public affairs director
The Warsaw-based pan-European deep-tech company Nevomo has named a former member of the European parliament, Dorien Rookmaker, as the director of its public affairs. Rookmaker, who served on the EU parliament’s transport and tourism committee from 2020 to 2024, brings... more
Saga Shipholding moving fleet to Bahamas flag
Saga Shipholding from Norway has begun transferring all 32 of its general cargo vessels to the Bahamas flag, marking a milestone for the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA). The move includes 30 ships managed by Anglo-Eastern and two from NYK Singapore, with the final three... more
Lemon Queen to drive eco-communication in Munich
At Air Cargo Europe 2025, which is on from today, 2 June, until Thursday, Lemon Queen is showcasing its 'Lemon Green' programme, promoting measurable, sustainable communication. The agency designed eco-responsible booths for clients including the ECS Group, CMA CGM Air Cargo... more
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