New Purolator freighter from KF Aerospace 
KF Aerospace has completed its first ATR 72-500F for Purolator’s BC Feeder Network. The aircraft, converted from passenger use and painted in Purolator livery at KF’s Kelowna facility, will replace older Convair CV580s. It marks the first of three ATRs to enhance efficiency... more
Ageing fleet means more incidents, DNV warns
DNV’s new report shows maritime casualty incidents surged by 42% from 2018 to 2024, while the global fleet grew by only 10%. The increase is linked mainly to ageing ships and machinery damage, with vessels over 25 years old involved in 41% of all incidents. Machinery failure... more
Managers upskilled in Dartford
Europa Worldwide has reported it has completed the latest phase of its inhouse management training programme, with 170 senior managers from 16 UK sites graduating so far. The bespoke twelve-month course aims to enhance leadership skills. Delivered through blended learning,... more
DHL, Daimler and Hylane sign EV deal
DHL Group, Daimler Truck and Hylane have signed a partnership for 30 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. The deal, announced at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, marks Germany’s largest e-truck agreement this year, according to DHL. Supplied via... more
Heathrow – eye of a needle 
Air traffic in southern England was interrupted for around 48 hours recently after a fire in a substation near Heathrow airport in London. Angus Hind, director of the logistics company Europa Air & Sea, reports on how his firm experienced this hectic time and why the United... more
TransFlex adding hybrid traction
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has added its third Eurodual hybrid locomotive from European Loc Pool for its 'TransFlex' fleet in Germany. Unveiled at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, the dual-mode Stadler loco enables transport on electrified and non-electrified... more
Oman Air Cargo secures European ground handling partners
At Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, Oman Air Cargo appointed CHI Aviation Handling as its new ground handling agent at Frankfurt airport, with effect from 1 July 2025. The airline simultaneously renewed contracts with four long-standing partners in Europe, namely Swissport at... more
ONE signs Hamburg shore power deal in Munich
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have signed an agreement to use shore power in Hamburg’s container terminals. The contract was concluded during the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. ONE will be the first carrier to use shore power at... more
Turnpoint supports Asian logistics firms in Europe
Turnpoint, a Parisian executive search firm that specialises in logistics, transport and supply chain recruitment, has launched a new China desk to support Chinese and Asian companies expanding in Europe. The new division will be led commercially by Jun Ma-Raynal (pictured),... more
Natural gas en route at Tammaro
Tammaro Transports has added a new gas-powered truck to its fleet, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable logistics. The vehicle runs on natural gas and will handle weekly routes between Switzerland and Italy. By switching to alternative fuel, the company aims to reduce... more