Transformational trade 2025 
Representatives from trade and industry from every corner of Switzerland and beyond met in Interlaken in mid-April for this year’s Swiss Shippers’ Forum. There they exchanged views on the challenges and opportunities of global foreign trade. more
Swiss intermodal railfreight strategy takes a new turn 
SBB Cargo is reshaping its combined transport strategy by launching the first shuttle service under its "Suisse Cargo Logistics" concept on the key North–South corridor between Dietikon (near Zurich) and Stabio (Ticino). Set to begin in 2026, the pilot will test market... more
Great Lakes milestone for BBC Chartering
BBC Chartering’s multipurpose freighter "BBC Houston" has successfully completed its first transit into the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, marking a debut for the "LakerMax" vessel class. After passing inspection in Montreal, the ship entered the St.... more
Royal Arctic Line phases out heavy fuel oil early
Greenland’s Royal Arctic Line has announced it will stop using heavy fuel oil (HFO) well ahead of the 2029 IMO ban, setting a strong precedent for Arctic shipping. The Clean Arctic Alliance welcomed the move, highlighting its impact on preventing spills and cutting black carbon... more
AI-driven customs tool expands across Europe
Customs Support Group is rolling out its AI-powered Customs SmartAssist solution across 14 European markets after a successful UK pilot. The platform automates document processing for customs declarations using AI, OCR, and machine learning – handling even handwritten or... more
Generix names Jean-Baptiste Valeyre new COO
Paris-based SaaS specialist Generix has appointed Jean-Baptiste Valeyre as Chief Operations Officer to lead the company’s global transformation and operational excellence strategy. Valeyre, an experienced executive with a background in retail, consulting, and digital... more
Mondial becomes Coyne Airways’ German GSA
Global GSA Group subsidiary Mondial Airline Services has been appointed exclusive GSA for Coyne Airways in Germany, focusing on the airline’s B767 freighter services via Liège to the Caucasus and beyond. Effective since 17 April, the partnership covers scheduled flights to... more
Low-bed trailer to simplify machine logistics
To avoid costly permits for tall loads, German construction equipment specialist Bode Bautechnik, which has been selling and hiring out construction machinery of all sizes for 35 years, now relies on a Doll low-bed trailer X with tera pendular axle. The 3-axle trailer, built by... more
Robots doing a cool job
Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, has launched its first robotically assisted cold chain warehouse in Lisbon, which will act as a hub for Noatum’s growing cold chain portfolio. The 12,000 m² facility, including 2,000 m² of temperature-controlled space, marks a milestone... more
Baltic Exchange and TAC Index launch new spot indices
Baltic Exchange and TAC Index will launch a new suite of daily airfreight spot indices from 1 July 2025, following a successful private trial that began in October 2024. The Baltic Air Freight Spot Indices provide real-time pricing on high-volume routes from Hong Kong to... more