Federal Council boosts inland rail and freight shipping 
Starting January 2026, the Swiss Federal Council will implement new regulations to support inland rail freight and freight shipping, promoting rail and river transport. The overhaul of the Goods Transport Ordinance introduces flat-rate contributions of CHF 40 per rail wagon (max... more
Ryan Foley appointed COO at Blue Water
Ryan Foley has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) for energy, ports & projects at Blue Water Shipping, effective January 2026, and will join the management board. He is the company's first board member from outside Denmark, coming from the UK. Foley was previously... more
New UAE maintenance firm strengthens Air One
Air One International Holdings has launched Air One Technics, a UAE-based enterprise offering line maintenance and continuing airworthiness management for its fleet. Situated at MBR Aerospace Hub in Dubai South, the company aims to support the group's technical operations within... more
Jacky Perrenot chooses TransFollow
Jacky Perrenot has chosen TransFollow to digitalise its transport operations across Europe, following a successful six-month trial. The partnership aims to support the group's growth, innovation and compliance with digital freight documentation like eCMR. TransFollow's flexible,... more
ZF boosts heavy truck sustainability
ZF's TraXon 2 hybrid transmission is proving effective in real-world tests with European fleets and the German Transport Association (BGL), demonstrating significant emission reductions while maintaining vehicle range and cost efficiency. The hybrid system, compatible with... more
Matson launches whale detection tech
Matson has partnered with WhaleSpotter to deploy a ground-breaking whale detection system developed by WHOI, marking the first use of this technology in container shipping. The system utilises thermal imaging and AI to detect whales up to three nautical miles away, providing... more
Maersk selects Charlotte as North American HQ
A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced Charlotte as its official North American headquarters, signalling its commitment to growth and innovation in the region. The company plans to add over 500 jobs in Charlotte over the coming years, increasing its local workforce to more than 1,300... more
Two seal pups flown 480 km to safety
Two orphaned seal pups were flown almost 500 km from Jersey to the UK mainland last week, after weather delays made their evacuation increasingly urgent. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) had found the underweight animals at separate locations on the island, but... more
Valencia port trials walkable solar panels
Fundación Valenciaport has launched an innovative pilot project at the port of Valencia as part of the European Renewport initiative aimed at fostering energy transition and renewable energy in Mediterranean ports. The project involves installing 26 walkable solar panels on the... more
PayCargo and IBS Software expand partnership
PayCargo, the leading logistics payment platform, and IBS Software, a SaaS provider for travel and aviation, have strengthened their long-term alliance to enhance digital transformation across the global airfreight industry. The collaboration focuses on integrating PayCargo's... more