Munich’s new dimensions 
Our review of this year’s Transport Logistic and Air Cargo Europe. With a record result in terms of exhibitors, visitor numbers and internationality, Transport Logistic (TL) confirmed its role as the world’s leading trade fair for the logistics industry. Digitalisation, AI and... more
Dematic automating distribution for Turkish retailer
Dematic is set to automate the Turkish retailer Eren Perakende’s new distribution centre in Istanbul (Turkey) by Q2/2026. The solution includes Dematic’s ‘multishuttle’ system, pocket sorter and integrated conveyor technology, all controlled by Dematic’s warehouse software... more
WSC reports on containers lost at sea
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reported that 576 containers were lost at sea in 2024. Although this marks a rise from the record-low of 221 boxes in 2023, it still remains well below the ten-year average of 1,274. The figure represents just 0.0002% of the 250 million... more
Publisher Tech.co on the state of the industry
The publisher Tech.co spoke to spoke with 521 logistics professionals to gain insights into the sector’s current trajectory. The resulting ‘Logistics Report 2025’ reveals that 63% of logistics firms have experienced rising freight demand, with 85% operating nearly at full... more
182,000 sqm of logistics assets change hands in Abu Dhabi
Aldar Properties, a real estate developer and manager from the UAE, has acquired some prime logistics and light industrial assets in the Almarkaz industrial park from Waha Capital for AED 530 million. The assets add 182,500 sqm of net leasable area to Aldar Investment’s... more
New CEOs for SmartSea and Noatum-CSM 
SmartSea, a maritime technology firm backed by the air transport IT specialist Sita, has named Kris Vedat as its new CEO, succeeding Julian Panter. Panter will now lead Noatum-CSM, a joint venture between the AD Ports Group and the Columbia Group. Vedat’s aims are to... more
Resilient alternative fuels orderbook – DNV
New orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million GT in the first half of 2025, up by 78% year-on-year, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI). Although the number of vessels ordered fell slightly from 179 to 151, growth in gross tonnage... more
Expanding Europe–Asia links via Saudi Arabia
Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen airfreight connectivity between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Key features include increased flight frequencies between Riyadh and Shanghai and the launch of a direct route from Riyadh... more
Free e-lorry advice
Daimler trucks UK has launched 'TruckCharge', a free consultancy service to support businesses transitioning to electric HGVs. The network offers guidance in three fields, namely strategy, infrastructure and operations. Customers will receive advice on depot setup, charging... more
Saudia Cargo Global settles in Hong Kong
Saudia Cargo and the Hong Kong-based Tam Group have formed a new joint venture - 'Saudia Cargo Global'. The entity will serve as a regional hub for Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening Saudia Cargo’s network and supporting Saudi Arabia’s 'Vision 2030'.... more