Giovanni Dattoli appointed Unrae president 
Unrae (Unione Nazionale Rappresentanti Autoveicoli Esteri) has announced the unanimous appointment of Giovanni Dattoli, CEO of Volvo Trucks Italia, as president of its industrial vehicles section for the 2025-28 term. Dattoli succeeds Paolo A. Starace and is the eighth president... more
Dior enhances supply chain
Dior is partnering with Scandit and Hardis Supply Chain to modernise its warehousing and logistics operations, aiming to optimise workflows through real-time insights. The integration of Scandit's MatrixScan Count into Hardis WMS has reduced shipping inspection times by 85%,... more
Key statements on security and opportunities in road freight
The road freight transport sector faces significant challenges in 2026, particularly concerning security. Cyberattacks make IT security a crucial success factor as digital fraud increases, as Gunnar Gburek, the head of business affairs at Timocom, notes. New technologies,... more
Global intermodal freight market to reach USD 109.5 bn
According to Allied Market Research, the global intermodal freight transport market, valued at USD 42.5 bn in 2022, is projected to reach USD 109.5 bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2023 to 2032. This market includes transporting goods using various modes, optimising... more
Swiss Post unveils new Sihlpost branch
Swiss Post opened the redesigned Sihlpost branch in Zurich on 1 December 2025, establishing it as Switzerland's most modern service centre after ten months of renovations. This updated location features meeting zones and digital consulting options, catering to the changing needs... more
Global Ship Lease acquires three containerships
On 1 December 2025 Global Ship Lease announced the acquisition of three ECO-upgraded, 8,600 teu containerships, built in 2010/2011, for USD 90 m. These vessels come with charters attached to a leading liner company, expected to generate approximately USD 8 m in revenue at... more
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo announce cooperation
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, both part of Lufthansa Group, are embarking on a strategic cooperation to enhance customer value while maintaining their unique brands. This partnership will address ongoing changes in the airfreight industry by aligning commercial and... more
Port of Barcelona to construct south railway node
The Territorial Commission of Catalonia has approved the intermodal logistics terminal urban master plan (PDU) for the port of Barcelona, enabling the construction of a new south railway node. This project requires an investment of approximately EUR 265 m, with EUR 26 m... more
Unilode Aviation Solutions opens MRO facility
Unilode Aviation Solutions has officially inaugurated its new 2,500 sqm maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) facility at Stud Brook Business Park in Castle Donnington, UK. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant investment in Unilode's regional and global... more
NTG appoints Tinneke Torpe as group CFO
NTG has appointed Tinneke Torpe as the new group chief financial officer, effective no later than 1 April 2026. Torpe brings substantial financial leadership experience, having previously served as CFO at TP Aerospace Group and held various roles within A.P. Moller - Maersk... more