Koralm railway boosts climate-friendly freight 
The Koralm railway, commissioned in November 2025, marks a significant milestone for Austria's rail freight. Connecting Carinthia and Styria over 130 km, it offers shorter routes, increased capacity – up to 280 t more per train – and lower energy consumption thanks to... more
Ned Marine signs exclusive distribution deal
During Europort 2025, Ned Marine Services (NMS) signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Canadian manufacturer Innovative Manufacturing, specialising in anti-corrosive tapes for marine and offshore applications. Under the new partnership, NMS becomes the master... more
Emons Battery adopts digital container management
Emons Battery, a Cologne-based logistics company, has partnered with Logistikbude GmbH to implement a digital platform for managing expensive dangerous goods containers. The system ensures transparent tracking of specialised containers, minimises material loss and allows for... more
Silvasti completes pioneering project for Ilmatar
Silvasti has successfully completed its pioneering transportation crane installation (TCI) project for Ilmatar Energy, delivering 30 wind turbines at the Pahkakoski site in Ii, Finland. The project, executed with Silvasti’s new TCI concept, was finished safely, ahead of schedule... more
Tochtermann to step down as MD
Karl Tochtermann will step down as Managing Director of S+P Samson GmbH at the end of December 2025, ending more than 35 years with the company, including 16 years in its top leadership role. Since 2009, he has played a central role in shaping the label manufacturer's strategic... more
Report shows steady hull and cargo markets
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2025 Stats Report, revealing largely stable conditions in the global marine insurance market for 2024, with total premiums rising 1.5% to USD 39.92 bn. Hull and cargo insurance both showed modest growth –... more
Paul Walter appointed co-MD of 24plus
Paul Walter has been appointed co-managing director of 24plus Systemverkehre GmbH & Co. KG, effective 13.10.2025, joining Yvonne Besser in leading the company's head office in Hauneck. Bringing extensive expertise in groupage logistics, Walter has held senior roles at sim... more
Liege Airport signs sister airport agreement
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport have signed a sister airport agreement at the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore, marking a significant step towards strengthening transatlantic air cargo cooperation. The partnership aims to increase freighter... more
Damen Shiprepair Brest achieves milestone
Damen Shiprepair Brest has celebrated the completion of its fiftieth cruise ship project since joining the Damen Shipyards Group in 2012, highlighting its growing role in advancing sustainable maritime practices. Positioned near the English Channel and equipped with large-scale... more
Cargo Connections london gathering
The Cargo Connections' 2025 annual assembly in London brought together global members for three days of business, networking and celebration from 29-31 October. The event combined productive one-to-one meetings with a welcoming social atmosphere. Delegates reconnected with... more