China–UAE auto link 
AD Ports group and China’s SPG Yantai Port have signed a preliminary strategic agreement to develop green automotive industrial parks. The partnership aims to create a China–Middle East–Africa automotive logistics corridor, combining infrastructure and expertise to support trade... more
PayPal–DP world deal
DP world has signed a memorandum of understanding with PayPal to collaborate on cross-border digital payments. The initiative, described by DP world as a first of its kind, is designed to simplify international transactions for merchants, shippers and marketplaces by offering... more
Order picking in cartons
Sparck technologies has introduced a new feature for its Cvp 'impack' and 'Everest' systems that enables direct order picking into shipping cartons. The feature, called 'pick-to-box', will be showcased at the Logistics Summit in Düsseldorf on 8–9 October. Instead of moving goods... more
Onturtle updates loyalty scheme
Onturtle has reported it has relaunched its Transcard loyalty programme with a new design, expanded benefits and a tailored digital platform. Established in 2007, Transcard is the oldest scheme of its kind in Spain and is open to professional hauliers and private drivers using... more
Daussy leads Krone Trailer France
Krone Trailer France has appointed Jean-Manuel Daussy as its new managing director. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the commercial vehicle and supplier industry, including over a decade at Haldex, where he was responsible for the European aftermarket, and senior... more
Making horses fly in even lighter stalls
VRR has unveiled a new version of its collapsible HML/HMR horse stall, designed to cut weight, improve handling and boost comfort without compromising reliability. The upgraded stall features lighter materials that lower fuel burn and ease ground operations, faster fold-down... more
Eqvance real estate founded
Andreas Fleischer (pictured), managing partner at DFI real estate, has founded Eqvance real estate GmbH in Düsseldorf. The company, launched on 1 October, focuses on developing logistics, industrial and commercial properties with ecological and technical standards as the company... more
PortLab hosts final showcase
Bilbao Portlab has hosted the final demonstration of two projects funded under the second Ports 4.0 call in the commercial category. According to the port the event highlighted advances by Navozyme maritime technologies and Clcircular, focused on digitalisation and efficiency in... more
Challenge Group renews Iata animal transport certification
Challenge Group has successfully renewed its Iata CEIV Live Animals Certification, confirming its long-standing expertise in the safe and professional transport of horses and livestock. The group moves around 8,000 horses a year, over 5,000 of them on its own Boeing 747 fleet... more
Schwanewede project begins
Baytree Deutschland has broken ground on a around 30,000 sqm industrial and logistics property in Schwanewede. The speculative development is located at Betonstrasse 60 in the Brundorf industrial zone, close to northern Germany’s major ports, providing future tenants with strong... more