Geodis marks 500th freighter flight from Asia to Mexico 
Paris-headquartered logistics provider Geodis has reached a major milestone in its air freight network, celebrating the 500th dedicated freighter flight connecting Asia and Mexico since the service was launched in 2019. Operated in partnership with Atlas Air, the route offers... more
Cloud tool for batteries
UK-based battery software specialist About:Energy has launched 'the Voltt', a cloud platform designed to accelerate battery cell selection by up to six months. According to the company the tool allows engineers to test and compare cells under real duty cycles using data... more
Three leases at Garbe site
Garbe Industrial has secured three new tenants for its multi-user park in Duisburg. A Chinese company will occupy the entire 14,000 sqm logistics hall, while Annings industrial solutions and Actemium’s Duisburg branch have leased units in the adjacent commercial buildings.... more
FCL expands trailer fleet
UK-based event logistics specialist FCL has added more 'mega dry liner' trailers from Krone trailer UK to support rising demand across live entertainment. Operating 45 trucks and 35 trailers, FCL handles time-critical transport of staging, lighting and AV equipment for events in... more
Fourth vessel joins Grimaldi service
The Grimaldi group has strengthened its ro-ro service between Trieste and Gemport by adding a fourth vessel, the 'Eurocargo Roma' (pictured), aiming to meet rising demand. From 4 October, the 250-unit ship will operate four regular weekly sailings, joining the 'Eco Malta', 'Eco... more
WEC upgrades Iberia service
WEC Lines has reported it has enhanced its container service linking Bilbao with the United Kingdom and Ireland by adding a second vessel and new ports of call. The service, now operating as NWC Spain, offers faster weekly rotations aiming to offer an alternative to road... more
Green light for Kirchheim site
Developer Four Parx has received approval to build a commercial and logistics complex in Kirchheim-Heimstetten near Munich. The project, undertaken on behalf of investor Quincap investment partners, will be developed on a 76,500 sqm site. Two buildings with a total of around... more
HCV sector expands steadily
According to a recent analysis by 'Market.us Scoop', the global heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) market is projected to reach USD 295.6 billion by 2034, up from USD 201.6 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The study highlights rising demand for... more
IPP strengthens UK&I leadership
Sustainable pallet pooling company IPP has expanded its UK & Ireland leadership team with two new appointments. Martin Stacey (left) becomes head of contracting, while Andrew Lee (right) takes over as head of commercial accounts. Both will report to senior commercial... more
Baytree invests in Duisburg
Baytree germany has acquired a 67,000 sqm brownfield site on Friemersheimer Strasse in Duisburg to develop over 35,600 sqm of logistics space. The building permit process is under way, with construction set to start in the first half of 2026 and completion scheduled for spring... more