European road freight rates rise in Q3 2025 
In Q3 2025 European road freight rates rose simultaneously for both contract and spot rates, each reaching about 134 points. The spot index increased by 1.7 points to 134.3, and the contract rate index also climbed 1.7 points to 134.0, with annual increases of 1.9 and 3.1 points... more
Ascendex joins APC network
Ascendex Limited has joined The APC, the UK's largest independent parcel delivery network, marking a significant milestone as it launches next-day parcel services for SMEs across the north east. Established in December 2024, Ascendex now covers the DH, NE and SR postcodes,... more
MOL donates wind challenger model to IMO
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has donated a scale model of the Shofu Maru, the world's first coal carrier fitted with the Wind Challenger wind propulsion system, to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The presentation was made at the Wind Propulsion Reception hosted by... more
Gebrüder Weiss prepares for Christmas
Gebrüder Weiss ensures the timely delivery of Smyths Toys' Christmas stock across southern Germany and Austria. In the highly automated warehouse in Wallersdorf near Straubing, preparations for the festive period commence eight weeks in advance, with plans to serve 26 locations... more
Arkas secures $ 335 m syndicated loan
Arkas Holding has obtained a $ 335 m syndicated loan, led by IFC, to boost investments in transport and logistics infrastructure. The first tranche of $ 260.3 m has been disbursed, with further funding expected soon, involving international financial institutions like Emirates... more
Einride to go public via business combination
Swedish autonomous and electric freight technology company Einride has announced a definitive business combination with Legato Merger Corp. III, valuing the company at $ 1.8 bn pre-money. The transaction aims to strengthen Einride's position in the $ 4.6 tn global road freight... more
Fuelre4m appoints Paul Bayliss as UK maritime GM
Fuelre4m, a fuel performance technology firm, has appointed Paul Bayliss as general manager of maritime and opened a new UK office in Manchester, highlighting its expansion in global maritime markets and strengthening its presence in the UK's shipping hub. The company is also... more
Suparna's second Boeing 777F lands at Liege airport
Suparna Airlines' second brand-new Boeing 777F, registration B-227X, has successfully landed at Liege airport, marking an important milestone in its fleet expansion and boosting Liege's reputation as a leading European cargo hub. This aircraft's arrival also signifies the... more
Lars Jensen named 2026 industry leader 
Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, has been named 2026 Person of the Year by the NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association. Recognised for his contribution to transparency, education and data-driven strategies in global shipping, Jensen is a leading industry... more
Movianto and Rangel partner for pharma logistics
European logistics provider Movianto and Portugal's Rangel Logistics Solutions have formed a cooperation to deliver international pharmaceutical logistics solutions across Europe. This partnership allows Movianto to bypass market entry barriers in Portugal, where medicines must... more