Trade Tech boosts local support for new rules 
Trade Tech has expanded its international presence with new appointments in the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The move strengthens the logistics platform’s ability to support forwarders, carriers and shippers with both technology and local... more
Thielemann sells OLS stake
The company Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) has acquired a 49% stake in Overseas Logistic Services (OLS) that was previously held by the Thielemann Group, taking full ownership of the Mönchengladbach-based German company. The move aims to strengthen FMS’s market position in western... more
German inland shipping funds cut
Germany’s 2025 federal budget will see further cuts to the inland shipping fleet modernisation programme. After the draught had already reduced funding from EUR 50 to 40 million, the budget committee lowered the amount by another EUR 6 million for this year. The available... more
Air One launches scheduled freighter link
Air One has launched its first scheduled freighter service, with a Boeing B747-400F flight from Hong Kong arriving at England’s East Midlands Airport (Ema) on 4 September with 109 t of goods on board. Operated by affiliated carrier One Air, the service runs four times per... more
Smart tech at Nufam
Jost, a manufacturer and supplier of safety and security systems for the commercial vehicle sector, will showcase its latest systems for the commercial vehicle industry at Nufam in Karlsruhe from 25–28 September 2025. The company highlights driver assistance, safety... more
Norse adopts Inmarsat technology
Norse Ship Management has selected Inmarsat Maritime’s 'Nexuswave' service to strengthen connectivity on board a bulk carrier. Delivered with partner Station Satcom, the system supports Norse’s digitalisation strategy by enabling real-time engine monitoring and remote access to... more
Alliance links supply chain data to geopolitics
SupplyOn has entered into an alliance with Agora Strategy to help companies manage geopolitical risks in their supply chains. By linking SupplyOn’s supplier data with Agora’s global network of 350 experts, the partners offer tailored country risk assessments that combine... more
WR Logistics names CEO for Spain
WR Logistics has appointed Miguel Salas as chief executive officer for Spain, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe. Based in Madrid, he will oversee operations in project logistics and heavy lift, focusing on industrial clients in energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing.... more
BVL study on e-commerce packaging
A BVL e-commerce working group, together with the consultancy 4flow, has published a study on sustainable packaging in the online retail sector. The analysis highlights how packaging impacts supply chain costs and emissions, examining automation potential and re-use models... more
AI partnership for shipping
Oceanly has partnered with Nagarro to deliver AI-driven fleet performance and digital solutions for the maritime sector. According to Oceanly the collaboration combines the company’s operational data platform with Nagarro’s expertise in AI, ERP integration and large-scale... more