BSK appoints Dierk Hochgesang to board 
The German Federal Association of Heavy Transport and Crane Work (BSK) has appointed Dierk Hochgesang to its management board, effective 1 November 2025. He will succeed Helmut Schgeiner as managing director on 1 January 2026, following Schgeiner’s decision not to renew his... more
Modular systems for resilience
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are under increasing pressure to respond quickly to market shifts and customised demand. Researchers from the Fraunhofer IWU and IPA have developed a approach that helps companies introduce flexible production systems without major... more
Doubling Bournemouth freight capacity
Cargo First, the cargo division of Bournemouth Airport (BOH), has completed major new handling facilities, doubling its freight capacity and consolidating operations on the airport’s north side. The expansion includes three ICAO Code E aircraft stands, a 3,000 sqm... more
25 years in Croatia for Gebrüder Weiss
Gebrüder Weiss is celebrating 25 years in Croatia. The logistics provider has invested more than EUR 35 million in infrastructure, digitalisation, and service expansion across its sites in Zagreb, Rijeka, and Split. The company recently extended its main logistics terminal in... more
Eastern hubs gain freight power
According to logistics platform Timocom, the European transport spot market saw a sharp 25% rise in freight demand in Q3 2025 compared to the previous Q3, driven by economic recovery in Western Europe. However, available truck capacity stagnated and prices rose only slightly, as... 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
Turkish Cargo adds four more 777Fs
Turkish Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet with four additional Boeing 777Fs, bringing the total to twelve aircraft by mid-2026. The latest delivery marks the ninth 777F to join the fleet, supporting the carrier’s growth strategy centred on widebody freighters. "This... more
German airfreight sector warns of cost pressure
Germany’s airfreight industry is losing cargo to rival hubs due to high costs and bureaucracy, the BDL – the German Aviation Association representing the country’s airlines and airports – warned at a meeting of the Aircargo Club Deutschland (ACD) in Frankfurt. "It’s... 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
New era for used trucks
Renault trucks has unveiled the 'T 01 Racing', the latest generation of its special-edition used truck, based on the 'T Evolution'. According to the company the model embodies the manufacturer’s expertise in upgrading pre-owned vehicles. Inspired by modern motorsport... more