Lisbon transport milestone 
According to its own information Laso has carried out the largest transport ever undertaken in Lisbon, moving a tunnel boring machine for the city’s general drainage plan. The machine measured 95.9 m in length, 7.85 m in width and 7.13 m in height, with a total weight of 637 t.... more
Bcube sells forwarding arm
Fischer & Rechsteiner company and Gimax international have signed a agreement to acquire Bcube’s freight forwarding division. The deal, announced on 26 September in Genoa, follows Bcube’s wider strategy to streamline its business portfolio. Under the transaction, Fischer... more
PhoeniX earns Archie Award
Hubtex has received the 2025 'Archie Award' from the UK material handling association (UKmha) for its electric multidirectional sideloader 'PhoeniX' in the category 'Operational Efficiency'. The award recognises innovations that advance material handling, with Hubtex praised for... more
Urban logistics Click & Log
FS logistix and Laziale distribuzione have created 'Click & Log', a new urban logistics start-up based at Scalo San Lorenzo in Rome. The hub is connected to rail stations, airports and the port of Civitavecchia, aiming to provide sustainable and flexible logistics services... more
DHL restarts US parcels
DHL group’s post & parcel Germany division is resuming postal parcel shipments of goods from Germany to the USA and Puerto Rico for business customers. Services restart on 25 September, following a four-week suspension triggered by US customs regulations under the Executive... more
Epea: Carbon balance at Levi’s site
The Levi Strauss & Co. European distribution center in Dorsten (Germany), developed by Delta Development, is set to achieve its climate neutrality target, according to the Environmental protection encouragement agency (Epea). According to the developpers the 73,000 m²... more
Report: Firms underestimate customs
A new study by Customs support group (Csg) and Boston consulting group (Bcg) finds that many firms underestimate the economic significance of customs in global trade. In 2024, duties collected worldwide reached USD 600–900 billion, close to 1% of global output. The report notes... more
Pacurion expands pallet debt service
Pacurion has extended its services in Europe by taking over pallet debts for logistics companies. The firm has long handled the physical settlement of load carrier imbalances, ensuring that missing pallets are delivered where required. Dennis Maschmeyer (pictured), co-founder... more
DP World digitalises Kenya customs
DP world has signed an agreement with Kenya’s electronic citizen solutions (eCitizen) to introduce its 'Cargoes' customs platform via the government’s main services portal. The deal, signed in Nairobi, will give importers, exporters and licensed agents access to digital systems... more
Allianz: Tariffs weigh on Swiss economy
Switzerland faces mounting pressure after the United States imposed a 39% tariff on its exports, far higher than expected and well above other recent duties. According to Allianz trade Switzerland, the impact could be severe, with corporate insolvencies projected to climb... more