Wave-X backs HappyRobot 
Austrian investor Wave-X has committed USD 1 million to the San Francisco-based start-up HappyRobot, as part of a USD 44 million funding round. HappyRobot develops AI assistants designed to automate core logistics processes. HappyRobot’s tools can conduct calls, draught... more
Dachser: Don't forget to register!
Two weeks from today, on 19 September 2025, the ‘Swiss Export’ association is hosting its ‘Best Practices’ event, entitled ‘Empowering Your Tomorrow – Teams, Technologies, Transport Solutions’, at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich in Dübendorf. Supported... more
Istanbul–Iceland link boosts Turkey–US cargo flows
Icelandair Cargo has launched operations in Turkey, in partnership with Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, a subsidiary of the ECS Group. From today, 5 September 2025, four weekly Boeing B737 Max flights will connect Istanbul (IST) with Keflavik (KEF), linking Turkish exporters with... more
‘Women in Rail’ report shows rising female participation
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) recently presented their ‘Women in Rail’ report for 2025 in Brussels. The study, covering 29 companies with nearly 700,000 employees and 21 trade... more
IRU surveys decarbonisation
The IRU's recently released 'green compact' survey highlights the barriers road transport operators face in meeting decarbonisation goals. More than 70% of companies globally, and over 80% in Europe, expressed concern about decarbonisation. The survey covered operators... more
Wallenius and Hansen present ro-ro design
Wallenius Marine and Knud E. Hansen have unveiled a new ro-ro concept at the 'Donsö Shipping Meet', based on the Sleipner PCTC design and data from the vessels 'Future Way' and 'Way Forward'. The 170 m ship features an engine room located in the bow, freeing space for 2,720... more
ANA–NCA deal brings freighters back to Frankfurt
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) is returning to Frankfurt airport with Boeing B747-8F services today, 4 September 2025, after a 15-year absence. The airline will operate via Anchorage and Amsterdam, as well as offering direct rotations via Anchorage. The addition positions Frankfurt... more
Board changes at K+N
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) will see two changes on its management board. On 1 October Eduardo Razuck (right) will become executive vice-president (EVP) for contract logistics, succeeding Gianfranco Sgro, who will leave to head a company in the mobility sector. On 1 May 2026 Søren... more
Europa Road transports testing kits
Europa Road, which bis a part of the Europa Worldwide Group, recently released a statement regarding its role in healthcare logistics. According to this information the company " plays a vital role in global healthcare by delivering time-critical medical testing... more
'Sea trains' secure funding
The Geneva-based start-up Fly-Box has secured nearly CHF 3 million in pre-seed funding to advance trials of its foil platforms designed for short-distance container transport, as the investment promotion agency for Western Switzerland (GGBa) has reported. Founded in 2023... more