Rotterdam boosts rail capacity 
Port of Rotterdam authority, ProRail, and Swietelsky rail Benelux have officially launched construction of the new Maasvlakte Zuid (EMZ) railway yard. The project, celebrated in the presence of Dutch and European officials, aims to expand Rotterdam’s rail freight capacity. The... more
DHL tracker shows resilient trade
According to the latest 'DHL global connectedness tracker', released with New York University’s Stern School of Business, world trade continues to grow despite growing US tariffs. The study analyses over 20 million data points and shows that global trade expanded faster in the... more
How Scottish exporters weave success back in Europe
Europa Road is helping Scottish manufacturers regain EU market access after Brexit, with tartan carpet specialist Stevens & Graham among the first to benefit. Using Europa’s "Europa Flow" DDP customs solution, the company has restored almost half of its export... more
Leschaco opens chemical logistics hub in Bremen
Leschaco has commissioned a new 20,500 sqm multi-purpose chemical facility in North Germany's "Bremen Industrial Park", strengthening its capabilities in LCL and contract logistics. The site offers over 12,000 pallet spaces, an integrated container packing station... more
Fire safety needs real-time awareness
Vessel fires remain one of shipping’s costliest and fastest-growing risks, with Allianz reporting a decade-high number of incidents in 2024. Traditional safety measures – from suppression systems to manual roll calls – are proving insufficient on today’s larger, electrified... more
Forto appoints Caiti as country manager Italy
Digital freight forwarder Forto has named Matteo Caiti as its new country manager for Italy, marking the next step in its Southern European growth strategy. The announcement was made during a customer event in Milan, where Forto presented its digital and AI-driven logistics... more
Strengthening Italy/Africa trade links
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is expanding its network to West Africa as trade and travel between Italy and the region grow. Weekly flights by Neos to Dakar, Boa Vista and Sal, and by Cabo Verde Airlines to Sal, support not only family connections but also commercial... more
Lakeway Link adds "Mistral" for daily sailings
Lakeway Link will expand its Baltic service in November with the addition of "Mistral", a sister ship to "Lakeway Express". The 153 m ro-ro vessel, chartered from Godby Shipping, offers 1,624 lane metres – about 110 trailers – and will enable daily weekday... more
Brussels airport opens "Brucargo Central"
Brussels Airport has inaugurated "Brucargo Central", an 83,500 sqm (equivalent to twelve football fields) sustainable logistics hub that increases cargo storage capacity at the airport by 30%. The EUR70 million project replaces eight old buildings with three... more
Leunen also moves from Brussels to Ostend
Ostend-Bruges Airport (OST) has appointed Johan Leunen (second from the left) as cargo development director, reinforcing its commitment to expand freight operations and sustainable growth. Leunen brings over 23 years of experience in the air cargo industry, including key... more