Open Logistics Foundation names CCO 
The Open Logistics Foundation has appointed Carina Tüllmann as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 September. She joins the leadership team with CEO Andreas Nettsträter and CFO Thorsten Hülsmann. Tüllmann, previously COO and part of the foundation since its inception,... more
Gothenburg gains second Asia link
The port of Gothenburg now has two direct container services to Asia, following the Gemini Alliance’s decision to extend its Asia–Europe loop to Sweden. On 4 September, the 18,270 teu 'Morten Maersk' (pictured) was the first vessel to call under the new arrangement, adding to... more
GLP signs four leases in France
GLP has reported it has secured four new leases in its logistics parks in France, representing nearly 50,000 sqm of warehousing space. At 'GLP Park Ablaincourt', JD Logistics has taken 12,000 sqm, joining another major client at the 101,000 sqm facility, which is Breeam 'Very... more
ELP delivers 100th locomotive
European Loc Pool (ELP) has marked the entry into service of its 100th locomotive, with the handover of an 'Eurodual 272-4' to Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) on 3 September. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of ELP’s hybrid locomotive fleet, designed to meet... more
Mol renews UK partnership
Mol (Europe Africa) has renewed its corporate partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), a collaboration first established in August 2024. The company, part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is the first Japanese shipping group to conclude such an agreement, aimed at strengthening... more
Siemens Energy joins 'CTPark Mülheim'
CTP has secured Siemens Energy as a tenant at its EUR 250 million 'CTPark Mülheim' project. According to the company the energy technology group will lease around 20,000 sqm, including 17,400 sqm of warehouse space, 2,450 sqm for offices, technical and social use, plus 2,500... more
DKV adds Agrola stations
DKV mobility has expanded its acceptance network in Switzerland through a new partnership with fuel retailer Agrola. The company reported that, from early September onwards, 330 Agrola stations can be accessed with the DKV Card, raising the total number of sites in... more
Wave-X backs HappyRobot
Austrian investor Wave-X has committed USD 1 million to the San Francisco-based start-up HappyRobot, as part of a USD 44 million funding round. HappyRobot develops AI assistants designed to automate core logistics processes. HappyRobot’s tools can conduct calls, draught... more
Dachser: Don't forget to register!
Two weeks from today, on 19 September 2025, the ‘Swiss Export’ association is hosting its ‘Best Practices’ event, entitled ‘Empowering Your Tomorrow – Teams, Technologies, Transport Solutions’, at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich in Dübendorf. Supported... more
Istanbul–Iceland link boosts Turkey–US cargo flows
Icelandair Cargo has launched operations in Turkey, in partnership with Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, a subsidiary of the ECS Group. From today, 5 September 2025, four weekly Boeing B737 Max flights will connect Istanbul (IST) with Keflavik (KEF), linking Turkish exporters with... more