Maasvlakte completes secure chain rollout 
All deepsea terminals at Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte now verify the executing transport company at the gate by matching the EAN code on the driver’s ‘CargoCard’ with that registered in the ‘Portbase’ system. This final step has sealed the secure chain, which enables a secure,... more
Laso expanding in Spain
Laso Abnormal Loads (Laso AB) has expanded its Spanish footprint with two new branches in Porriño (Galicia) and Valladolid (Castile and León). With the Valladolid branch the company wants to strengthen its coverage in northern and central Spain and ensure faster, localised... more
Michael Otto joins Sirum to boost ‘Logistics Suite’
Michael Otto has joined Sirum as managing director and partner, effective June 2025. The Hamburg-based logistics software provider is strengthening its leadership as it moves from start-up to established company. Otto joins existing directors Bennet Block, Dennis Ringhofer... more
Digital milestones at AF KLM
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has marked five years of transformation since the Covid-19 crisis, evolving into a customer-centric, tech-driven operator. Its ‘MyCargo’ platform, now used for 88% of bookings, enables real-time pricing, booking and tracking. New tools,... more
Brownfield turning into a hub
Prologis has plans to redevelop a 278,000 m² brownfield site in Dortmund into a fully electric urban logistics and business park. The ‘Dortmund DC4ward’ project will add 130,000 sqm of space in seven buildings built in phases, with the first phase set to start later... more
Logistics for time-critical needs
Trans-o-flex has introduced a new business unit offering logistics services for urgent, critical or sensitive consignments. The ‘Special Services’ team handles time-sensitive operations such as direct courier runs or air charters. One example includes the door-to-hospital... more
Shell opens EV test hub
Shell is constructing “Germany’s most powerful test centre for high-performance EV charging.” The facility, located at the Shell technology centre in Hamburg, will support tests of megawatt charging systems (MCS) with up to 5 MW capacity. The centre is designed for heavy-duty... more
IBC takeover in France and Spain
Hoyer has acquired the intermediate bulk container (IBC) logistics operations of the French company Trans Modal Partenaires (TMP), thus strengthening its presence in European markets. The deal includes all IBCs managed by TMP in France and Spain, along with the related... more
SkyCargo solutions for engines 
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of the Dubai-based carrier, has established a new vertical, called ‘Aerospace and Engineering’, which combines the expertise, speed and efficiency that ‘Aircraft Engines’ and ‘Emirates AOG’ previously offered. One solution it offers is... more
Ground handling licences focus on electrification
Brussels airport has awarded new seven-year licences in five ground-handling categories from October 2025. Aviapartner, Alyzia, Dnata and Menzies were selected for various baggage, ramp, cargo and mail services. Gate Gourmet was confirmed for catering transport in December; a... more