Road-rail concept recognised for sustainability 
Camion Transport has received the Swiss 'Family Business Award 2025'. The Swiss company from Wil SG was recognised for its dual transport model that combines road and rail, offering an efficient and resource-saving solution with relevance for sustainable mobility. The prize... more
Turkish Cargo appoints GSSA in Slovakia
4RCargo has been named the exclusive general sales and service agent (GSSA) for Turkish Cargo in Slovakia. The contract will be managed from a newly opened Bratislava office, underlining the carrier's commitment to the market. Customers will gain access to Turkish Cargo’s... more
Link fortifies Europe–Brazil cargo flows
The Latam Cargo Group is launching a direct cargo service between Brussels and São José dos Campos (SJK, Brazil) on 2 October, initially operated on a weekly basis, which will increase to twice a week in the winter season, reducing transit times and costs for European... more
Volvo passes lorry milestone
Volvo Trucks has announced that more than 1 million connected trucks now operate worldwide, all able to access the company’s digital services. "Using connected services, we can support our customers and drivers in many ways – optimising uptime, lowering energy use and... more
Eimskip renews 'Blue Line'
Eimskip has signed contracts for two 2,280 teu container vessels through its German affiliate Elbfeeder under a ten-year time-charter. The ships, due for delivery in the second half of 2028, will serve the company’s 'Blue Line' between Reykjavík, Rotterdam and Teesport. With... more
Panattoni strengthens French team with dual hire
Panattoni France has appointed Laurent Schuster as director of business development and strategic partnerships, and Clément Prieur as leasing manager, reinforcing its growth strategy in the French logistics and industrial real estate market. Schuster, former CEO of Rhenus... more
E-trucks link Hamburg, Ludwigslust
Contargo Road Logistics Hamburg has launched its first fully electric fleet, in collaboration with Flexport, deploying battery-electric trucks. Since May, containers for a manufacturer of clothes and equipment for outdoor activities have been transported from the port of... more
Forklift raffle in aid of Unicef
The Irish manufacturer Combilift has produced its 100,000th multi-directional forklift, celebrating the milestone with a charity raffle. The special model was unveiled at IMHX in Birmingham, where visitors could view it on display. Tickets for the competition offer... more
New IAPH / WCO guidelines
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and the World Customs organization (WCO) have released revised guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities. First launched in 2023, the new edition adds input from the World Shipping Council and... more
'Grande Auckland' delivered
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Auckland', the second of seven pure car and truck carriers ordered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading, part of CSSC. The 200 m vessel, with a beam of 38 m and tonnage of 77,500 t, can carry... more