McKay elected new Chair of ICHCA International 
The International Cargo Handling Association (ICHCA), an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide, has elected Scott McKay of Australia as its new Chair, effective 30... more
Chiquita invests in cold chain
Carrier Transicold has secured a 1,000-unit order from great white fleet, the ocean transport arm of Chiquita group, for its 'OptimaLine' container refrigeration system featuring controlled atmosphere (CA) technology. According to Carrier Transicold the CA system called... more
Rethinking storage
In many warehouses, layouts have evolved over time through ad hoc decisions, often leading to inefficient material flows as sysmat GmbH reported in a press release. Furthermore, randomly placed racks, intersecting transport routes and narrow aisles can slow down operations.... more
Stadler modernises Rochers-de-Naye line
Stadler is equipping the Montreux–Rochers-de-Naye railway with its CBTC signalling system, 'Nova Pro', marking another step toward safer and more automated rail operations as the company reported. The project complements the acquisition of new trains announced earlier this year... more
ABS expert warns of ransomware risk
Ransomware continues to top the list of maritime cyber threats, according to Michael DeVolld (pictured), Senior Director of maritime cybersecurity at ABS consulting. Despite digital advances, the fundamental risk remains the same, he warns: "Ransomware continues to pose a... more
Riyadh Air names GSA in the UK and Ireland
FlyUs Aviation Group has been appointed general sales agent (GSA) for Riyadh Air in the UK and Ireland, coinciding with the Saudi carrier’s launch of daily Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow on 26 October. "It’s rare to see a new airline start daily... more
Northrail launches Warsaw-based subsidiary
Northrail, a leasing, asset management and investment provider of rolling stock, has announced the establishment of its Polish subsidiary, 'Northrail Polska', headquartered in Warsaw. The move aims to mark a key milestone in the company’s international growth... more
Strauss wins German Logistics Award 2025
Biebergemünd-based workwear brand Strauss has won the German Logistics Award 2025 for its project "Logistics Next Level", presented at the BVL Supply Chain CX in Berlin. The award recognises the company’s successful revitalisation of its logistics centre while... more
TCS and Turkish Airlines form strategic cargo partnership
Tan Son Nhat Cargo Services (TCS) has launched its first cargo flight for Turkish Cargo, the freight arm of Turkish Airlines, marking the start of a long-term partnership. The inaugural service took place on 1 October 2025 at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport... more
Underfunding threatens German waterways
Germany’s federal waterways face severe underfunding in the 2026 draft budget and medium-term financial plan as Initiative System Wasserstrasse (ISW) reported. According to an internal paper from the Federal Ministry of Transport obtained by the ISW, only EUR 7.3 billion are... more