Kimani joins FlowerWatch Kenya 
FlowerWatch has appointed Elizabeth Kimani as general manager of its Kenyan offices. With more than 20 years of experience in floriculture, Kimani has held senior roles in quality management, compliance and supply chain innovation. She also serves on the Kenya Flower Council’s... more
DHL reveals 2025 e-commerce trends
A new DHL study has identified artificial intelligence, social media commerce and sustainability as key drivers of e-commerce growth in 2025. Surveying 4,050 companies across 19 markets, the 'business edition' report highlights how online retailers are adapting to the market.... more
Researching rust at sea
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) is investigating how harbour environments affect the lifespan of steel sheet pile walls. As part of the federally funded 'Nimbus' research project, the port operator is working with the Fraunhofer Institute for operational durability and system... more
Rail sector welcomes CEF
Ten European rail associations have jointly called for a stronger 'Connecting Europe Facility' (CEF) to ensure sufficient funding for transport infrastructure and strengthen EU competitiveness and security. In their joint position paper, the signatories – representing passenger... more
Christen to lead Intradco's wildlife logistics
Intradco Global has named Dennis Christen as global product manager for wildlife, zoological and marine logistics. With over 35 years’ experience in aquariums, rescue and rehabilitation programmes, Christen brings extensive expertise in animal welfare and large-scale transport... more
Fiege enters UK logistics market
German logistics provider Fiege has expanded into the UK with the opening of a new 24,000 sqm multi-user centre in Hams Hall, near Birmingham. The facility will initially handle e-commerce fulfilment for an existing customer, with plans to serve additional clients and create up... more
DCL digitises with Sirum
Swiss intermodal logistics provider DCL Transport has implemented Sirum’s logistics suite to digitalise all main business processes. The web-based platform integrates transport management (TMS), warehouse management (WMS), customer relationship management (CRM) and accounting... more
Delivering memories that matter
For parents facing the loss of a baby, Simba’s Memory Boxes provide a lifeline — each one lovingly packed with keepsakes such as knitted teddies, blankets and handprint kits to help families cherish brief but precious memories. To ensure these boxes reach families with the... more
Electric lift for Italy’s ports
Liebherr has delivered four new mobile harbour cranes to Italy, further expanding its presence across key ports. Two electrically driven LHM 550 units are heading to IPM Bari to handle grain for the regional food industry, while La Nuova Meccanica Navale in Naples adds an LHM... more
Ewart-Brookes joins Unipart troops
Unipart has appointed Gerry Ewart-Brookes as Bid Director for Future Defence Support Solutions. A former senior British Army logistician, he spent 36 years in military service in countries including the UK and Northern Ireland, Germany, Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan, commanding... more