The lynx that lost its sense 
Peta has filed a complaint with the US Department of Agriculture, urging an investigation into allegations that SmartLynx Airlines violated the Animal Welfare Act during a 44-hour flight transporting long-tailed macaques from Mauritius to Miami. According to a whistleblower,... more
Magaya unveils platform upgrades
Magaya corporation has released a range of new features and product upgrades for its digital freight platform, aimed at enhancing automation, compliance, and visibility across global logistics operations. The updates include improvements to Magaya supply chain, rate management,... more
AI tackles Europe’s driver shortage
Capa Transport & Mobility has launched a digital, AI-based portal to streamline the recruitment of professional truck and bus drivers. Candidates introduce themselves through short video pitches, allowing companies to assess language skills and presentation before... more
Joint action for maritime future
The Women’s international shipping & trading association (Wista international) and Bimco, representing 64% of global tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on diversity, sustainability, and professional excellence in the maritime... more
DHL tracker shows resilient trade
According to the latest 'DHL global connectedness tracker', released with New York University’s Stern School of Business, world trade continues to grow despite growing US tariffs. The study analyses over 20 million data points and shows that global trade expanded faster in the... more
Strengthening Italy/Africa trade links
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is expanding its network to West Africa as trade and travel between Italy and the region grow. Weekly flights by Neos to Dakar, Boa Vista and Sal, and by Cabo Verde Airlines to Sal, support not only family connections but also commercial... more
Kimani joins FlowerWatch Kenya
FlowerWatch has appointed Elizabeth Kimani as general manager of its Kenyan offices. With more than 20 years of experience in floriculture, Kimani has held senior roles in quality management, compliance and supply chain innovation. She also serves on the Kenya Flower Council’s... more
DHL reveals 2025 e-commerce trends
A new DHL study has identified artificial intelligence, social media commerce and sustainability as key drivers of e-commerce growth in 2025. Surveying 4,050 companies across 19 markets, the 'business edition' report highlights how online retailers are adapting to the market.... more
E-commerce alliance unveiled
Hellmann worldwide logistics and SkyNet worldwide express have partnered to launch a new door-to-door cross-border e-commerce service. The joint solution offers end-to-end logistics for global online retailers, covering warehousing, fulfilment and returns management. By... more
HCV sector expands steadily
According to a recent analysis by 'Market.us Scoop', the global heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) market is projected to reach USD 295.6 billion by 2034, up from USD 201.6 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The study highlights rising demand for... more