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
Paul Walter appointed co-MD of 24plus
Paul Walter has been appointed co-managing director of 24plus Systemverkehre GmbH & Co. KG, effective 13.10.2025, joining Yvonne Besser in leading the company's head office in Hauneck. Bringing extensive expertise in groupage logistics, Walter has held senior roles at sim... more
Liege Airport signs sister airport agreement
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport have signed a sister airport agreement at the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore, marking a significant step towards strengthening transatlantic air cargo cooperation. The partnership aims to increase freighter... more
Damen Shiprepair Brest achieves milestone
Damen Shiprepair Brest has celebrated the completion of its fiftieth cruise ship project since joining the Damen Shipyards Group in 2012, highlighting its growing role in advancing sustainable maritime practices. Positioned near the English Channel and equipped with large-scale... more
Cargo Connections london gathering
The Cargo Connections' 2025 annual assembly in London brought together global members for three days of business, networking and celebration from 29-31 October. The event combined productive one-to-one meetings with a welcoming social atmosphere. Delegates reconnected with... more
DPB and European Loc Pool in new partnership
DPB is strengthening its rail freight capabilities by signing a full-service leasing agreement for two 'EuroDual' hybrid locomotives from European Loc Pool (ELP). The decision was driven by the EuroDual’s flexibility and strong performance, with the ability to operate in both... more
Launch of extended BAI Spot
The Baltic Exchange, in partnership with TAC Innovation, has extended the Baltic Air Freight Spot (BAI Spot) to publish FCA-compliant daily benchmarks on routes ex Hong Kong, India and Korea. Using the Baltic’s panellist-assessment methodology, the indices provide independent... more
Polmans joins Swissport cargo
Swissport has appointed Steven Polmans (pictured) as global senior vice president cargo, effective 15 November 2025. Polmans will lead the company’s worldwide air cargo operations, focusing on strategic growth, innovation and commercial performance. "His extensive... more