“We bank on technology – not on chance” 
In conversation with Hashim Alsharif, Vice-President, Strategy & Business Development, Saudia Cargo. Artificial intelligence, expanding its fleet, global partnerships – at Air Cargo Europe (ACE) in Munich in June Hashim Alsharif explained how Saudia Cargo embraces digital... more
Antarctic logistics modernised 
The Norwegian Polar Institute has ordered ten heavy-duty tracked vehicles to support the planned upgrade of its Troll research station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The machines, built by Italian manufacturer Prinoth in its plant in Granby (Canada), and supplied by... more
Electric freight ferry to debut on Fehmarnbelt route
Scandlines’ new all-electric freight ferry has completed its second sea trial in the Sea of Marmara (Turkey) and will soon begin its voyage to the Fehmarnbelt between Germany and Denmark. Set to enter service on the Puttgarden–Rødby route in late 2025, the vessel will offer zero... more
Turkish Cargo: new partners in the US
New York-based logistics services provider Alliance Cargo Express (ACE) has entered a strategic partnership with Turkish Cargo to expand its global airfreight offering. The cooperation opens access to over 120 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Americas, while... more
Intra-regional acquisition with European perspective
The German company Acito Logistics has taken over the business activities of Freiburg-based Logistik und Transport International GmbH as of 1 July 2025. The acquisition strengthens Acito’s regional footprint in southwest Germany and expands its service portfolio across... more
Busy month for CBP in Philadelphia
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Philadelphia International Airport intercepted two major drug shipments this month. On 5 and 9 July, CBP officers seized over 33 kg of ketamine from parcels arriving from France and Germany, falsely declared as air filters... more
Warehouse upgrade for Higgins
To supply ten new Higgins fashion stores opening in Austria this August, TB International has implemented the Logistics Vision Suite (LVS) from ecovium at its central warehouse in Gross-Gerau. The fashion supplier, working additionally with WLL Logistik & Service, expects... more
Ireland invests in rail future
End-to-end service provider Jacobs has been appointed to support Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) as part of a infrastructure programme to modernise and expand the Galway–Portarlington line. The 140 km route links the Western region with Dublin and is part of the 'All Island... more
FedEx to fly first ATR 72-600 with LCD
Acia Aero Leasing has signed a definitive agreement to sell the first-ever ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft to FedEx. The aircraft (MSN1239), featuring a Large Cargo Door (LCD), is scheduled for delivery by December 2025. Acia launched the -600 LCD... more
Bitterfeld logistics site sold
Garbe Industrial, Bremer and Quakernack have sold a large logistics property in Bitterfeld (Germany) to a fund managed by Clarion Partners Europe. The facility, located in the Technologiepark Mitteldeutschland, comprises 125,000 m² of leased space on a 222,000 m² site and is... more