Fleet ERP software at Stoneleigh 
ERP provider Jobmate will present its integrated software platform for transport and logistics firms at this year’s Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh (England, late June). Founded by industry veteran Chris Dalton, the Wolverhampton-based company offers fleet managers a system... more
Hermes deploys AMRs in Löhne
Hermes Fulfilment has introduced autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its Löhne logistics centre for the first time. The 23 robots (two more are set to follow), made by Melkus Mechatronic, transport bulky goods on pallets across the 100,000 m² site. Equipped with laser... more
Swissport boosts Basel base
Swissport has added 800 sqm of warehouse capacity at the Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport (EAP / BSL), to meet rising demand, especially for pharmaceutical exports. In 2024, Swissport handled more than 47,000 t of cargo at the site. The expansion enhances routing... more
Medlog terminal opens in Paris Bruyères
MSC has officially opened the new Medlog Inland Terminal Paris Bruyères, a multimodal hub 40 km north of Paris. The facility links the port of Le Havre to inland European destinations by road, rail and barge. Launched last summer and in operation since late 2024, the terminal... more
Leadership change for BVL advisory board
Engineering professor Thorsten Schmidt (on the right) has been appointed chair of the scientific advisory board of the German national logistics association (BVL), succeeding engineering professor Kai Furmans (centre). Schmidt, who has held the chair for technical... more
Interporto Bologna's vision for the future
At the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, Interporto Bologna presented its role in a 2025–2035 strategic manifesto for railfreight opereations. President Stefano Caliandro highlighted expansion plans, including upgraded rail infrastructure, new gantry cranes and a... more
Global logistics meets in Munich
With over 2,700 exhibitors from 73 countries and more than 77,000 visitors, Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich broke records and confirmed its status as the world’s leading logistics trade fair, as it has reported. Key topics included AI, sustainability and digitalisation, while... more
Menzies takes over Oslo's Spirit Cargo Handling
Menzies Aviation has taken over Spirit Cargo Handling from SAS Ground Handling Norway, marking its entry into Norway’s air cargo market. The acquisition includes a Spirit warehouse at Oslo Gardermoen airport (OSL), all employee contracts and existing freighter... more
German campaign to promote inland ports
The German Association of Public Inland Ports (BÖB) launched its new image campaign '#HafenFan' (port fan) at the Transport Logistic 2025 fair in Munich. The initiative aims to consolidate local PR activities under a unified banner, strengthening public awareness of the... more
AI surveillance stops unauthorised access
LivEye has reported that its NSTR system offers surveillance for warehouses at risk of theft. The installation unit includes five high-resolution cameras in a 200° configuration, monitored 24/7 by a live control centre. Powered by electricity, the system combines zoom... more