Konecranes wins e-handler order in Bangladesh 
Portlink Logistics Centre in Chattogram has ordered two Konecranes E-ACE 6/7 ECC 10 DS electric container handlers, set for delivery by Q3/2025. The units offer zero tailpipe emissions, dynamic lifting, and operation times of 6–12 hours per charge. Each features a regenerative... more
Renault Trucks reshapes leadership in Germany
As of 1 June 2025, Christoph Walter (pictured) has taken over as director of new trucks sales at Renault Trucks Germany. He brings long-standing expertise in sales, strategy, and transformation, including more than a decade at ADAC Truckservice. His appointment follows the... more
Honda launches 'Fastport'
Honda has launched 'Fastport', a new business-to-business venture focused on micromobility solutions for last-mile delivery. Debuting at 'Eurobike' in Frankfurt from 25–29 June, Fastport will showcase its first product: the all-electric 'Fastport eQuad'. Designed for urban... more
Navigating shipping's emissions overhaul
Britannia P&I Club and law firm HFW have launched a new article series to help shipowners and charterers navigate complex emissions rules. The materials cover key regulations such as CII, EEXI, EU ETS and FuelEU. With shipping facing fast-evolving environmental... more
One of the largest ships under the German flag
Exactly one month ago, on 23 May, at the port of Rotterdam, Hapag-Lloyd officially named its new flagship, the "Rotterdam Express". At nearly 400 m long and with capacity for 23,600 teu, it ranks amongst the largest and most advanced vessels under the German flag.... more
E-truck efficiency through smart routing
A new study by Fraunhofer ISI and the Swedish tech firm Einride shows that digitalised fleet planning increases the cost-efficiency and viability of electric trucks. Based on 38,000 deliveries and 200 diesel trucks operated by German retailer Rewe, the research compared... more
ACS strengthens time-critical leadership
Air Charter Service (ACS) has announced a strategic management restructuring of its time-critical shipments division, following significant growth in its on-board courier (OBC) and next-flight-out (NFO) services. Robert Alleman (on the left) has been appointed group CEO of... more
MNG expanding freighter fleet
Turkey’s MNG Airlines has signed an mou for two Airbus A350Fs, making the advanced freighter the backbone of its future long-haul cargo fleet. The 111 t capacity aircraft, with 8,700 km range and up to 40% lower emissions, will serve MNG’s global network, spanning Europe, the... more
Railfreight debut for EWR
DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport have launched the first commercial train on the newly reopened Oxford–Bletchley section of East West Rail. The service links DP World Southampton with the new Segro Logistics Park terminal in Northampton, offering five weekday connections... more
Spotlight on driver fatigue
To mark the longest day of the year tomorrow, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), supported by the ITF, is staging a pan-Europe 'Drivers’ Fatigue Action Day' tomorrow, 21 June. The aim is to spotlight fatigue in the freight and passenger transport sectors and call... more