GT USA celebrating ten years at Port Canaveral 

GT USA, a subsidiary of Gulftainer, a port and terminal operator and logistics solutions provider from Sharjah (UAE), is marking ten years of operations at Port Canaveral FL (USA). Since launching the ‘Canaveral Cargo Terminal’ in 2015 the company has handled over 1.35... more
Ifoy Awards for eight innovators 

At the ‘Ifoy Awards 2025’ the firms EP Equipment, Exotec, Geekplus, Interroll, Jungheinrich, Plancise and Still were recognised for outstanding intralogistics innovations, in a ceremony conducted in Dortmund (Germany). Filics received the 'Ifoy Start-up of the Year Award'. From... more
UN wants to quieten the humming 

The Seven Seas are too noisy. The United Nations wants to do more to counteract underwater noise generated by commercial transport ships. In a three-year test phase, states are set to exchange experiences – with the aim of reducing the humming of ships in international waters,... more
PCN adds members in Tanzania and Kenya 

The Project cargo Network (PCN), an alliance of heavylift operators, recently introduced the CFA Logistics Agency as its new member in Tanzania and Kenya. CFA is from East Africa and provides forwarding, logistics and clearing services and specialises in handling complex... more
Kalmar upgrades battery tech for e-fleet 

Kalmar has unveiled its second-generation lithium-ion battery for electric counterbalanced units, including reachstackers, empty container handlers and forklifts. The new battery improves energy capacity, thermal stability and operational predictability in various... more
Munich’s new dimensions 

Our review of this year’s Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe. With a record result in terms of exhibitors, visitor numbers and internationality, Transport Logistic (TL) confirmed its role as the world’s leading trade fair for the logistics industry. Digitalisation, AI and... more
WSC reports on containers lost at sea 

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024. Although this marks a rise from the record-low of 221 boxes in 2023, it still remains well below the ten-year average of 1,274. The figure represents just 0.0002% of the 250 million... more
Ethiopian adds Urumqi; boosts Afro–Asian cargo flows 

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between its hub in Addis Ababa and Urumqi (China). The inaugural flight to the capital of Xinjiang was greeted with a water cannon salute at Diwopu international airport. Services will fly on Mondays and... more
Kribi welcomes Ceva Logistics 

Ceva Logistics is expanding its presence in Central Africa with a new 30,000 m² logistics base near the port of Kribi (Cameroon). The site will offer 25,000 m² of container space for up to 2,200 teu and 5,000 m² of warehousing for export goods such as cocoa, cotton and... more
Free e-lorry advice 

Daimler trucks UK has launched 'TruckCharge', a free consultancy service to support businesses transitioning to electric HGVs. The network offers guidance in three fields, namely strategy, infrastructure and operations. Customers will receive advice on depot setup, charging... more