transport logistic and ITJ expand cooperation 
Messe München—with its exhibitions transport logistic, air cargo and project cargo—and Logismedia Group AG, publisher of the ITJ International Transport Journal, are both active on four continents and reach every segment of logistics, supply chain, and transport. During the BVL... more
New GRS packaging range
Southgate global has introduced a Global recycled standard (GRS) certified air cushion range to help businesses meet Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) obligations. The UK’s PPT, in place since April 2022, aims to increase recycled plastic use by taxing packaging with less than 30%... more
Shipping moves beyond IMO
Following the IMO’s decision to delay amendments to 'Marpol Annex VI' by one year, NatPower marine has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing decarbonisation without waiting for regulation. The vote, taken at the marine environment protection committee’s extraordinary session in... more
Martello strengthens container fleet
Martello Transport has added 18 new 'Krone Box Liner' sliding skeletal trailers to strengthen its container haulage operations across the UK. According to Krone the Felixstowe-based company, which serves all major ports and freight hubs, the investment increases capacity and... more
PCTC joins fleet
Grimaldi group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Melbourne', a new ammonia-ready pure car & truck carrier commissioned by Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipbuilding and China shipbuilding trading, subsidiaries of CSSC. Measuring 200 m long with a 38 m beam and 77,500 t gross tonnage,... more
TMG: Missed warehouse potential
According to a study by TMG consultants, many industrial firms are missing key opportunities in warehouse digitalisation. The 'Transformation warehouse-management-system' report, presented at the 'BVL Supply Chain CX' in Berlin, shows that 95% of companies plan automation... more
Romania’s intermodal overview
The Freight forwarders association of Romania (User) has launched an online map of the country’s intermodal terminals, now available at the website of the association. Presented during 'TransLogistica Romania 2025' in the intermodal transport panel, the initiative aims to... more
From Chengdu to Katowice
Katowice Airport has welcomed its first-ever Boeing 777F from Central Airlines, marking the launch of a new charter cargo route between China and Poland. The connection, operated three to five times weekly on behalf of Chinese e-commerce platforms, further strengthens Poland’s... more
Drones, from Alps to Arctic
In South Tyrol, FlyingBasket wrapped a provincial pilot: 21 flights to four alpine huts (Borletti, Payer, Vedretta Pendente, Vallaga), delivering approx. 1,000 kg of supplies at >3,000 m and back-hauling empties. With payloads up to 120 kg/h, the all-electric ops offered a... more
McKay elected new Chair of ICHCA International
The International Cargo Handling Association (ICHCA), an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide, has elected Scott McKay of Australia as its new Chair, effective 30... more