ISW renews leadership team 
Europe's Initiative System Wasserstrasse (initiative for the waterways system ISW), headquartered in Berlin, appointed a new leadership team at its steering committee meeting on 15 May. Heike van Hoorn (DVF, third from the left) and Jens Schwanen (BDB, right) joined the... more
CBP intercepts 134 kg of opium poppy pods
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Philadelphia has seized 123 shipments containing 134 kg of dried opium poppy pods, delivered in stages between 1 and 20 May. 63 shipments on 1 May weighed a combined 65 kg, 20 shipments on 7 May (almost 30 kg), twelve shipments on 13... more
Rüdenhausen project taking shape
Four months after breaking ground, Garbe Industrial Real Estate and joint venture partner BentallGreenOak have developed a 16,000 m² logistics facility in Rüdenhausen, Bavaria (Germany). A topping-out ceremony was held on 23 May, celebrating progress toward the planned... more
Man and Gartner extend partnership
Man Truck & Bus and Austrian logistics provider Gartner have signed a new framework agreement for the delivery of up to 1,200 Man TGX semitrailer tractors through to 2028. The contract continues a 50-year partnership and allows for the delivery of up to 350 trucks per... more
Two ports, one aim 
New sub-concessions for the inland ports of Arles and Lyon combine public and private forces to strengthen the Rhône-Saône corridor. Their focus, presented at Sitl in Paris, is on sustainability, intermodality and the ability to compete. more
Transporeon maps border waits
Transporeon, part of the Trimble Group, has introduced a live map displaying near real-time truck waiting times at European borders. The new feature aims to provide vital transparency for road freight operators, helping logistics service providers manage cross-border... more
China Southern launches freighter link to Scotland
Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK) has begun its first scheduled freighter services from China, operated by China Southern Air Logistics. The new connection from Guangzhou launched one week ago, on 16 May, with four weekly flights, with plans to scale up to daily service. The... more
Ema unveils major cargo growth plan
East Midlands airport (Ema) has revealed plans to unlock its full cargo potential, aiming to support up to 21,300 jobs by 2043. Four sites covering over 50 ha, including two freeport tax sites, are now open for development. The blueprint foresees new taxiways, aircraft... more
Finnlines - a blue ship for a 'Green Lane'
Finnlines has introduced its 'Green Lane’ service, offering low-carbon sea transportation through the use of biofuels or electricity. Fully-electric shipments are now available on the Naantali–Kapellskär route, using the hybrid ro-pax vessels... more
Woodland delivers ESG progress
The Woodland Group has published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting major advances in reducing environmental impact and strengthening supply chain transparency. According to its own information the company cut electricity-related CO₂ emissions by 42% since 2022 through... more