ITJ 08 / 2025 - Unexpected signals
Dear readers,
There’s nary another economic sector that thrives as much on interaction as logistics. No matter whether we’re looking at airfreight, rail carriage, road or maritime options – what counts is connectivity. Reliability is another one of the central currencies of the industry – and at the same time its biggest touchstone. After all, what flows as a matter of course in globalised markets has to be orchestrated rather precisely in practice day after day after day. Transport times, routes, transhipment points, regulations, resources – to name just a few examples.
There, in the midst of all this, are the people who plan, coordinate and create transport – often far beyond existing national and systemic borders. This issue of the ITJ reflects many of these facets.
Ocean freight continues to be caught between geopolitical uncertainty and structural change. We report on how port operators are repositioning themselves, what cooperation efforts shipping lines are driving forward, and what technological developments are changing everyday transport activities.
Whether it be temperature-controlled medical equipment or time-critical electronics – airfreight remains a key segment in many industries. Our coverage provides insight into developing air cargo hubs and shows how airfreight enterprises are positioning themselves in the competition for capacity and quality.
In the forwarding world, the question of resilience is coming increasingly into focus. We report on large and small freight forwarders who are rethinking their processes, restructuring networks or expanding into new markets with targeted partnerships.
Without functioning transitions, efficiency remains an empty promise. Whether it be new terminals, digital interfaces or political framework conditions – this issue highlights developments that could make intermodality fit for the future.
Last but not least, we introduce some people who shape logistics – with their ideas, networks and their frequently remarkable perseverance. Because no matter how networked a system is, transport and logistics remains a sector that thrives on personal commitment.
A major focus of our reportage this week also focuses on developments in the German-speaking -countries of Central Europe – Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Whether it’s a hub in Switzerland, trade corridors across ¬Germany or new developments on the Danube in Austria – our separate Special on Germany, Austria and Switzerland highlights innovation, challenges and perspectives from Europe’s German-speaking region.
The editorial team wishes you an enjoyable read!
Jeremy Soland
Editor
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