European ports lead in sustainability 
The 'ESPO Environmental Report 2025' highlights how European ports are advancing sustainability. Based on data from 77 ports across 18 countries, climate change remains the top concern for the fourth year, with 80% of ports setting GHG reduction targets, and 53% addressing... more
Launch after completing a complex logistics project
ViaSat’s second ultra-high-capacity satellite, ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (VS-3 F2), has reached Cape Canaveral aboard an Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft ahead of today’s planned launch. Built by Boeing in California, the 6.4-tonne satellite was flown from Los Angeles to Florida in a... more
Europort 2025 opens in Rotterdam
Europort 2025 in Rotterdam, the 42nd instalment, is sold out, attracting over 1100 exhibitors from 40+ countries. Opening remarks by Marja van Bijsterveldt emphasised cooperation as vital amid industry turbulence, echoing the summit theme: "The Benefits of the Roaring... more
H.I.G. expands European logistics footprint in Norway
H.I.G. Capital has acquired four logistics and light-industrial properties in Norway, expanding its European logistics portfolio. The assets cover around 25,000 sqm of built space on 110,000 sqm of land, benefiting from high tenant demand, flexible configurations, cross-dock... more
Koralm railway boosts climate-friendly freight
The Koralm railway, commissioned in November 2025, marks a significant milestone for Austria's rail freight. Connecting Carinthia and Styria over 130 km, it offers shorter routes, increased capacity – up to 280 t more per train – and lower energy consumption thanks to... more
Ned Marine signs exclusive distribution deal
During Europort 2025, Ned Marine Services (NMS) signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Canadian manufacturer Innovative Manufacturing, specialising in anti-corrosive tapes for marine and offshore applications. Under the new partnership, NMS becomes the master... more
Emons Battery adopts digital container management
Emons Battery, a Cologne-based logistics company, has partnered with Logistikbude GmbH to implement a digital platform for managing expensive dangerous goods containers. The system ensures transparent tracking of specialised containers, minimises material loss and allows for... more
Silvasti completes pioneering project for Ilmatar
Silvasti has successfully completed its pioneering transportation crane installation (TCI) project for Ilmatar Energy, delivering 30 wind turbines at the Pahkakoski site in Ii, Finland. The project, executed with Silvasti’s new TCI concept, was finished safely, ahead of schedule... more
Tochtermann to step down as MD
Karl Tochtermann will step down as Managing Director of S+P Samson GmbH at the end of December 2025, ending more than 35 years with the company, including 16 years in its top leadership role. Since 2009, he has played a central role in shaping the label manufacturer's strategic... more
Report shows steady hull and cargo markets
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2025 Stats Report, revealing largely stable conditions in the global marine insurance market for 2024, with total premiums rising 1.5% to USD 39.92 bn. Hull and cargo insurance both showed modest growth –... more