NYK purchasing German fintech firm 
NYK has agreed to acquire 100% of Kadmos Holding, a fintech enterprise from Germany that offers end-to-end salary payment solutions for seafarers. Founded in 2021, Kadmos serves shipowners and crew members with digital tools for global payroll management. NYK’s existing... more
New Kleyling facility in Village-Neuf
On 20 June 2025 Kleyling inaugurated its new 8,500 m² logistics platform in Village-Neuf, strategically located in the tri-border region of France, Germany and Switzerland. The facility supports the company’s ongoing growth strategy and strengthens its regional presence in... more
Truesdale now CEO at DX
DX has appointed Ian Truesdale as its new CEO, with effect from 1 July 2025, as it enters a new phase of accelerated growth backed by H.I.G. Capital. Truesdale has 40 years of logistics and supply chain experience and previously held senior roles at Unipart (where he last... more
Neo Lox chooses 'EuroDual'
Neo Lox has signed a full-service lease agreement with European Loc Pool (ELP) for two 'EuroDual' locomotives. The hybrid units combine electric and diesel traction, enabling operations on both electrified and non-electrified tracks. Neo Lox aims to increase operational... more
Kribi welcomes Ceva Logistics
Ceva Logistics is expanding its presence in Central Africa with a new 30,000 m² logistics base near the port of Kribi (Cameroon). The site will offer 25,000 m² of container space for up to 2,200 teu and 5,000 m² of warehousing for export goods such as cocoa, cotton and... more
To Paris with pride
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) will hold a major equality conference in Paris today and tomorrow, 27–28 June, standing against growing far-right attacks on LGBTQI+ rights. Entitled 'We Are All Equally Different', the event follows rising harassment against... more
BMW wins Austrian logistics award
The Austrian Logistics Award 2025 goes to BMW Motoren in Steyr. At this week's VNL Logistics Day in Linz, the company was honoured for its 'Logistik-Kompass' project, which integrates logistics for internal combustion and electric engines. The solution is based on lean,... more
Trops expands Tavira logistics hub
Trops, a wholesaler of tropical fruit, has inaugurated its expanded Tavira facility in southern Portugal. With an investment of over EUR 9 million, the new 7,195 sqm centre enables local sorting and classification of fruit, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce the need... more
Ship recycling convention enters into force
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European shipowners (Ecsa) have welcomed the Hong Kong Convention’s global entry into force today. Adopted by the IMO in 2009, the convention sets international standards for safe and environmentally-sound ship... more
Smilianets and Claussen honoured by Tiaca
Vitaly Smilianets (on the right), CEO of Awery, received the first-ever 'Inspirational Leader Award' at Tiaca’s executive summit 2025, which took place this week in Hong Kong. Th award recognises his leadership and advocacy for digital transformation in airfreight. In... more