ECS Group wins GSSA tender in France and Denmark 
ECS Group subsidiaries Globe Air Cargo France and Nordic GSA Denmark have been appointed as GSSA for the Icelandic low-cost airline Play. The partners will develop the airline’s belly cargo business in France, Denmark and other European markets. Play, which launched in 2024,... more
First remote-controlled barge test in Germany
/HGK Shipping has received Germany’s first official approval to test remote-controlled inland vessels on its canal network. Federal transport minister Patrick Schnieder handed over the permit to HGK CEO Steffen Bauer on 13 May in Berlin. The pilot project applies to a coupled... more
Latam Cargo adds five freighter frequencies to Europe
The Latam Cargo Group and its subsidiaries are set to expand their freighter capacity between South America and Europe by 25% this winter. Starting in October, the group will operate 15 weekly Boeing B767F flights in each direction, up from 12. With the new frequencies, Latam... more
Sweden and Seychelles partner for green port of Victoria
The Seychelles Ports Authority and the Rise Research Institutes of Sweden have signed a landmark agreement to transform the port of Victoria into a model for climate-smart maritime infrastructure. The deal, effective through to 2030, will align Victoria’s development with... more
From policy to propulsion - maritime industry to go nuclear?
Core Power has named Charlotte, Baroness Vere, as its new vice-president of international relations. A former UK maritime minister, Vere brings extensive experience in maritime policy, green finance and regulatory affairs with her. In her new role, she’ll lead efforts... more
Topregal expanding Pasewalk site
Topregal has completed two new 5,000 m² production and storage halls at its Pasewalk site ahead of schedule. The two warehouses complement four already existing halls on total area of 82,000 m². As Topregal reported, at least 20 new jobs will be created. Initially the object... more
Europa relocating Belfast branch
Europa Road has relocated its Belfast branch to the St George’s Building, formerly the city’s first full-time cinema, as part of its growth strategy. The move reflects increasing demand from Northern Irish businesses trading with the EU, with recent government data showing a... more
Indurent posts leasing record
Indurent completed around 1 million sqft of industrial and logistics leases in Q1/2025, with 195 transactions closed, including a record 75 in February. Of these, 76% were new leases or renewals and 86% involved urban multi-let units under 10,000 sqft. Key deals... more
Foca flags rising cargo incidents in Swiss skies
Switzerland’s federal office of civil aviation (Foca) reported a spike in misloaded and lost external cargo in 2024, with 18 incidents – the highest figure in five years. According to Foca’s annual safety report, unsecured or improperly assembled external loads posed a growing... more
Flying Dutchwoman to succeed Belgian Tiaca chair
Roos Bakker, a Dutch national and currently the business development manager of CTSN, has been elected as the next chair of Tiaca. She’ll assume the role after the Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in November, taking over from Belgian air cargo veteran Steven Polmans, who... more