Maritime safety gaps emerge with EV boom 
The surge in electric vehicle (EV) shipments is exposing significant gaps in maritime safety regulations, with high-profile vessel fires underscoring the risks of lithium-ion battery combustion. Current IMO guidelines are inadequate to address these hazards, and comprehensive... more
Collett & Sons invests in Goldhofer technology
Collett & Sons Ltd., a leading British heavylift logistics company, has acquired 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L axle lines as well as a 350-t side-travelling girder from Greiner Heavy Engineering. The handover took place during a joint installation in Memmingen, where overload tests... more
HHLA supports e-truck use
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has introduced a pilot initiative allowing electric trucks to operate without fixed time slots at Hamburg's container terminals, a move to promote environmentally friendly supply chains. During the pilot phase until mid-2026, a new category... more
Spanish ports lead in PERS certification
Valencia, Santander, and Castellón ports have achieved recertification under the EcoPorts PERS environmental standard, highlighting their commitment to sustainability. Valencia, a long-standing member since 2004, has received its eighth PERS certificate, while Santander, a... more
AIRZETA launches in Vienna as key European hub
South Korean freight airline Airzeta has officially commenced operations and established Vienna airport as its primary European hub. A long-term partnership, supported by a MoU and handling agreements, was celebrated during a formal signing at the airport, attended by notable... more
Swissport appoints Chris Severson
Swissport has announced the appointment of Chris Severson as chief strategy & transformation officer, effective January 2026. Bringing over 20 years of international experience in strategy, transformation and operations across various industries, Severson joins the executive... more
European road freight rates rise in Q3 2025
In Q3 2025 European road freight rates rose simultaneously for both contract and spot rates, each reaching about 134 points. The spot index increased by 1.7 points to 134.3, and the contract rate index also climbed 1.7 points to 134.0, with annual increases of 1.9 and 3.1 points... more
Ascendex joins APC network
Ascendex Limited has joined The APC, the UK's largest independent parcel delivery network, marking a significant milestone as it launches next-day parcel services for SMEs across the north east. Established in December 2024, Ascendex now covers the DH, NE and SR postcodes,... more
MOL donates wind challenger model to IMO
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has donated a scale model of the Shofu Maru, the world's first coal carrier fitted with the Wind Challenger wind propulsion system, to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The presentation was made at the Wind Propulsion Reception hosted by... more
Gebrüder Weiss prepares for Christmas
Gebrüder Weiss ensures the timely delivery of Smyths Toys' Christmas stock across southern Germany and Austria. In the highly automated warehouse in Wallersdorf near Straubing, preparations for the festive period commence eight weeks in advance, with plans to serve 26 locations... more