Laurent Cassedanne joins DHL 
DHL Supply Chain France has appointed Laurent Cassedanne as its new director of quality and regulatory affairs, where he will also serve as qualified pharmacist and deputy general manager. This move is part of a strategic initiative to strengthen the Life Sciences &... more
Hoyer strengthens position with Dantra acquisition 
On 28 November 2025 the Hoyer Group announced its acquisition of Danish company Dantra Group, enhancing its logistics solutions for the chemical, gas and food industries. This acquisition strengthens Hoyer's presence in Scandinavia, expanding operations across Denmark,... more
New leadership at dm for 2026 
Patrick Aichinger will take over the leadership of international logistics for dm Austria and its associated countries from 1 January 2026, joining the extended management team and receiving power of attorney. A logistics expert with extensive experience in various leadership... more
Major investment in Immingham ferry terminal 
Stena Line, in collaboration with Associated British Ports (ABP), is set to launch a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham, marking a joint investment of over GBP 200 million. This development will significantly boost the Humber region's capabilities, enhancing its... more
China-Europe freight train milestone reached 
On 28 November 2025 the China-Europe freight train service achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 120,000 trips and transporting goods valued at over USD 490 bn. The announcement was made by the China State Railway Group following the departure of train X8086 from... more
Fletcher to lead Logistics UK 
Effective today, 1 December 2026, Ben Fletcher becomes the new CEO of Logistics UK. He joins after a long career in industry representation, most recently as Chief Operating Officer at Make UK, where he led public affairs, membership and the organisation’s commercial... more
eTrailer wins European transport prize 
Krone and Trailer Dynamics have been awarded the European Transport Prize for Sustainability 2026 in the trailers and superstructures category for their jointly developed eTrailer, an innovative electric semi-trailer designed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The eTrailer... more
WFS partners with JetPak 
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Sats company, is enhancing its e-commerce & freight forwarder handling (EFFH) services in Denmark by launching a new road transport partnership with JetPak for freight and e-commerce pickup and delivery. JetPak, with over 40 years of... more
BAR achieves carbon payback 
BAR Technologies has validated that its WindWings system achieves a carbon payback in under six months, according to a lifecycle assessment (LCA) conducted as part of the MarineShift360 impact accelerator programme. The WindWings technology, which reduces fuel consumption by... more
Ingo Windshügel appointed new Körber head 
Körber has appointed Ingo Windshügel as senior vice president of Körber Supply Chain Consulting, effective 1 November 2025. In this role, he will oversee the SAP business and other software solutions aimed at digitalising and automating global supply chains, bolstering Körber's... more

