Kögel boosting reefer output 
Kögel Trailer GmbH recently inaugurated a production facility at its Burtenbach headquarters in Bavaria (Germany). The plant manufactures panels for its lightweight refrigerated semi-trailer called the ‘Kögel Cool Liteshell’. Built with PU foam cores, fibreglass mats and TPU,... more
Dachser unit goes ISO 14001
Dachser & Kolb, a relocation logistics subsidiary of Dachser, has received ISO 14001:2015 certification for its environment-management system. According to the company this confirms its structured approach to improving its environmental performance, monitoring key... more
Lynden to modernise Hercules aircraft with Moog
Lynden Air Cargo has partnered with Moog to upgrade its fleet of Lockheed L-382G Hercules aircraft with the Genesys Avionics Suite. The modernisation includes new avionics, autopilot systems and software integration. The first installation is scheduled for 2026. “This... more
A pneumatic solution 
The lagoon city’s airport is the second one in Europe to put an advanced pneumatic waste collection system from Envac into operation. It supports the goal of the Save Group, the hub’s operator, of becoming emission-free by 2030. more
New MSC service calls at BCT
Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia (Poland) has been added to MSC’s Britannia Ocean Service, linking Asia directly with Northern Europe. The rotation includes Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, Vung Tau, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp and Liverpool. The service’s first call was made... more
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign mou
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo have signed an mou to deepen collaboration in global cargo operations. Signed on 22 April but only made public now, the mou covers codeshare agreements, freighter cooperation and expanded network connectivity. Both carriers aim to deliver... more
UK trade relies on Heathrow
London Heathrow, the UK’s largest air cargo hub, was forced to temporarily suspend operations following a fire at a nearby power substation. The 48-hour closure disrupted over GBP 543 million worth of goods, according to Parcelhero. Angus Hind, director at Europa Air &... more
Streamlined freight via TMX
Princeton TMX, a transport management system for industrial supply chains, has launched two rail features – 'Rail Patterns' and 'Advanced Shipment Notifications' (ASN) – designed to simplify and accelerate freight processes. The Rail Patterns function auto-generates key... more
ONE adds Felixstowe call to FE4 schedule
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced an update to its Asia–Europe FE4 service via the Cape of Good Hope, adding a new call at Felixstowe, UK. This enhancement will offer improved port coverage in North Europe and is set to boost options for UK-bound cargo. The first... more
Giorgio Tuti elected ETF president
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has elected Giorgio Tuti as its new President, succeeding Frank Moreels, who steps down to take on the presidency of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The decision was made at the ETF Executive Committee... more