June 2025

Ceva marks quarter century with contract renewal

CEVA Logistics has renewed its contract with Bol, the largest online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium to 2029 (with an option to extend to 2032) and has added mutual ESG targets for sustainability and employee well-being. Bol sells products, including books, music, electronics and toys and has collaborated with CEVA Logistics for 26 years. It currently manages operations at five locations in the Netherlands - three s in Waalwijk, one ... [+]

ECT to offer air services to North Africa

Ireland-based ECT Aviation has acquired its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft and added dedicated cargo services between Europe and North Africa. The aircraft will be deployed on freight routes between Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport and destinations in the region. Flights will be operated in partnership with aviation services provider AVICO, with ... [+]

Iran unlikely to close Strait of Hormuz, says forwarder

It is very unlikely that Iran would try to close the shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, says Ian Baxter, founder of freight forwarder Baxter Freight. He says it would probably provoke a strong military response from the US and its allies. Moreover, it would harm the interests of Iran’s ... [+]

XPO gears up for Tour de France

XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with the Tour de France for the 112th edition, on 5-27 July. From Lille to the Champs-Élysées, 56 drivers are preparing to cover 3,340 kilometres across 34 départements and 11 regions. Ahead of each stage, XPO Logistics teams will install infrastructure such as start ... [+]

Saudi/China deal to boost worldwide routes

Saudia Cargo has signed a cooperation agreement with China Cargo Airlines to boost connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It introduces additional routes across key trade lanes, including a significant increase in cargo flight frequencies between Riyadh and Shanghai, as well as more connections to European destinations. These ... [+]

Dachser names new German chiefs

Dachser has named Claus Wetzel as the new head of its European Logistics Germany business unit, effective 1 January 2026. He succeeds Andreas Fritsch who has overseen Dachser’s transport and storage business for industrial and consumer goods in Germany since January 1, 2023. The European Logistics North Central Europe business ... [+]

Stena to end Rosslare-Cherbourg route

Stena Line is to end its three-days-a-week Rosslare - Cherbourg service from 30 September, following a review of its Irish Sea operations. It follows its decision in October 2024 to reduce the route to a one-ship service. Trade director Johan Edelman, said: “We’ve already met with our colleagues and over this ... [+]

New York tops the port charts in May

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said that its seaport was the nation’s busiest in May 2025, handling nearly 775,000 TEU during the month. The agency said that it showed strong resilience through its diversified supply lines despite tariff-related uncertainties. May 2025’s total was a 20% jump from ... [+]

Saudia signs Hong Kong deal with TAM

Saudia Cargo has also signed a joint venture agreement with its long-standing partner in China, TAM Group. The collaboration establishes 'Saudia Cargo Global', based in Hong Kong, that will serve as Saudia Cargo's command centre for Greater China, Asia-Pacific and beyond. Saudia Cargo will introduce enhanced services including freighter operations ... [+]

CEVA biofuel goes UK-wide

CEVA Logistics is making HVO100 biofuel available across its 18-site UK network. The logistics operator’s HVO100 fuel is ISCC certified, does not contain of palm oil and delivers a 90% reduction in CO2e emissions from well to wheel. Across Europe, CEVA currently operates more than 550 trucks powered by HVO100 ... [+]