InterManager elects new president 
The recent annual general meeting in London of InterManager, an international association for the ship management sector, elected Sebastian von Hardenberg, CEO of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), as its new president. Von Hardenberg is a seasoned negotiator who played a... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo enhances digital bookings
Freightos has integrated CMA CGM Air Cargo into its WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms, enabling forwarders to access real-time rates and instant booking on key trade routes between the USA, Europe and Asia. The move has enhanced flexibility and efficiency for global... more
First bio-LNG network in Germany
Bio LNG (liquefied biogas) is gaining ground in Europe. On Turtle, a road transport services provider from Spain, now collaborates with the energy supplier Knauber to launch the first bio-LNG refuelling network in Germany by establishing six bio-LNG refuelling stations for... more
Tarros returns to Spain
The Tarros Group is enhancing its GPS service to meet market demands. The service covers its network from Portugal to Turkey, with ports in Mersin and Lebanon, and will offer a fixed-day weekly schedule with six vessels. This will increase the line’s cargo capacity by over 20%... more
Pro Train investing in eco-locos
Northrail has signed a long-term lease agreement with Pro Train Trafik, with the Swedish rail transport company initially leasing four Gravita 10 mid-cab locomotives. The first unit handed over on 30 December 2024; the other three will follow on 1 March. In addition, Pro... more
Funds to focus on drone logistics
The drone logistics company ADLC has raised around EUR 2 million in seed funding. The organisation will use the funds to “accelerate growth and expand services in the maritime and offshore industry.” Investors in the maritime, logistics and drone industries, including LRM,... more
Oman Air Cargo extends ULD partnership
Oman Air Cargo has renewed its long-term partnership with Jettainer, extending a ULD management contract by four years. Jettainer will continue to manage 2,000 ULDs, enhancing efficiency, flexibility and sustainability, whilst reducing costs. Oman Air has relied on... more
Deme to ship 112 foundations for Nordlicht
Deme has secured two contracts for Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in the North Sea in Germany.The company will transport and install 112 foundations in the Nordlicht wind farm. The zone can provide energy for 1.7 million households. Vattenfall is developing and building... more
Restructuring its European cargo team
Chapman Freeborn has completed the strategic restructuring of its European cargo operations team, to manage long-term strength in traditional markets and growth in new industry verticals. James Gilliard (right) has been appointed as vice-president of cargo sales, and Markus... more
Turkish takeover of Italian aerospace company
Piaggio Aerospace has signed a preliminary contract to transfer Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation to Turkish UAV / UCAV leader Baykar. Italy’s ministry of enterprises and ‘made in Italy’ approved the transaction late in December 2024. The sale is expected to close in... more