Swissport boosts Basel base 
Swissport has added 800 sqm of warehouse capacity at the Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport (EAP / BSL), to meet rising demand, especially for pharmaceutical exports. In 2024, Swissport handled more than 47,000 t of cargo at the site. The expansion enhances routing... more
Medlog terminal opens in Paris Bruyères
MSC has officially opened the new Medlog Inland Terminal Paris Bruyères, a multimodal hub 40 km north of Paris. The facility links the port of Le Havre to inland European destinations by road, rail and barge. Launched last summer and in operation since late 2024, the terminal... more
Leadership change for BVL advisory board
Engineering professor Thorsten Schmidt (on the right) has been appointed chair of the scientific advisory board of the German national logistics association (BVL), succeeding engineering professor Kai Furmans (centre). Schmidt, who has held the chair for technical... more
Interporto Bologna's vision for the future
At the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, Interporto Bologna presented its role in a 2025–2035 strategic manifesto for railfreight opereations. President Stefano Caliandro highlighted expansion plans, including upgraded rail infrastructure, new gantry cranes and a... more
Global logistics meets in Munich
With over 2,700 exhibitors from 73 countries and more than 77,000 visitors, Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich broke records and confirmed its status as the world’s leading logistics trade fair, as it has reported. Key topics included AI, sustainability and digitalisation, while... more
Menzies takes over Oslo's Spirit Cargo Handling
Menzies Aviation has taken over Spirit Cargo Handling from SAS Ground Handling Norway, marking its entry into Norway’s air cargo market. The acquisition includes a Spirit warehouse at Oslo Gardermoen airport (OSL), all employee contracts and existing freighter... more
German campaign to promote inland ports
The German Association of Public Inland Ports (BÖB) launched its new image campaign '#HafenFan' (port fan) at the Transport Logistic 2025 fair in Munich. The initiative aims to consolidate local PR activities under a unified banner, strengthening public awareness of the... more
AI surveillance stops unauthorised access
LivEye has reported that its NSTR system offers surveillance for warehouses at risk of theft. The installation unit includes five high-resolution cameras in a 200° configuration, monitored 24/7 by a live control centre. Powered by electricity, the system combines zoom... more
New shine for heavy transport
Saf-Holland is now the exclusive distributor of forged aluminium wheels from Alexrims across Europe, adding components to its truck and trailer portfolio. Manufactured by Taiwan’s Alex Global Group, the ultra-lightweight wheels combine patented aluminium alloys with testing to... more
Managers upskilled in Dartford
Europa Worldwide has reported it has completed the latest phase of its inhouse management training programme, with 170 senior managers from 16 UK sites graduating so far. The bespoke twelve-month course aims to enhance leadership skills. Delivered through blended learning,... more