"2026 will be a year of transition" 
In an interview with the ITJ, Philipp Pfister analyzes the developments of 2025, assesses the impact of the integration into the US technology group Trimble, and discusses his customers' current priorities. He also ventures a look ahead: What will the future of logistics look... more
Menzies earns Cargo iQ accreditation
Menzies Aviation has been officially accredited by Cargo iQ following the completion of the organisation’s quality audit process. As part of the accreditation, Menzies has embedded Cargo iQ’s "Master Operating Plan" into its cargo handling processes. The framework... more
High-voltage cables move north
Birsterminal AG is currently handling a major project on behalf of Swiss high-voltage cable manufacturer Brugg Kabel AG, involving a total of 37 cable reels in four partial shipments from the Rhine port of Birsfelden to a German seaport in Lower Saxony. The high-voltage cables... more
Krawutschke to lead HPC
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has named Patrick Krawutschke (pictured) as Managing Director of its consultancy subsidiary HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, effective 1 January 2026. He will jointly manage the company alongside Nils Kemme. With this appointment, HHLA brings... more
Solar fuel partnership
Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have strengthened their strategic partnership to support the market introduction of synthetic aviation fuels and advance more sustainable airfreight operations. The collaboration is formalised through a memorandum of... more
Venjakob becomes VP European sales
Packsize, a specialist in automated packaging solutions, has appointed Philipp Venjakob (pictured) as Vice President European Sales, assigning him responsibility for commercial development and customer relationships throughout the European market. In his new role, Venjakob will... more
Heavy lift deal for CEVA
CEVA Logistics has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire one hundred percent of Fagioli Holding S.p.A and its affiliated companies, collectively known as Fagioli Group. The transaction, which remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, would see... more
Finnlines marks ro-ro milestone in Gdynia
Finnlines has marked the six-month anniversary of its Poland connection on the "North Sea & Biscay Line" with an industry event held on 12 December in Gdynia, Poland. Launched in June, the weekly ro-ro service links Gdynia with Belgium, the UK, Spain and Finland,... more
Railpool expands locomotive fleet
Railpool has expanded its locomotive fleet by acquiring twelve Siemens Vectron "A39 DACHINLB" units from DB Cargo. The locomotives will enter service from February and enhance Railpool’s portfolio of cross-border-capable traction for freight operators across... more
José da Silva remembered at ICS
ICS Group has announced with deep regret the unexpected death of José da Silva, long-serving managing director of the company. Da Silva passed away at the age of 63 and had been part of ICS since 1989, shaping the development of the group for more than three decades. During... more