July 2025

Saudia spearheads export campaign

Saudia Cargo has launched a 'BEYOND' campaign to promote its country’s exports, as part of Saudi Vision 2030. It is a joint venture with the Saudi Export Development Authority and the "Saudi Made" program, which aims to stimulate national industries. Saudia Cargo’s exports have already enjoyed growth of 14% last year compared to previous years. The carrier will use its capabilities to transport products, agricultural crops, dairy products, and other national exports ... [+]

SriLankan and WebCargo open up Asian opportunities

SriLankan Cargo will join the Freightos' WebCargo platform later this quarter, enabling digital booking and payments across its network for the first time. The carrier’s Colombo base is a growing transshipment hub connecting India, the Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe and, through WebCargo Pay, non-IATA forwarders in Asia gain access without ... [+]

Britlift offers box lifting in a box

Dorset-base equipment-maker Britlift is offering a boxed 10-tonne container lifting system including its T13 modular spreader beam, plus all the necessary shackles, CLB container lifting lugs, and polyester round slings. All the components fit into a weatherproof, heavy-duty lock box. The all-in-one system is compact and easy to transport, provides ... [+]

Abu Dhabi launches vaccine hub

The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has (DoH) launched operations at the region's vaccine distribution hub. Operated by Rafed, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the hub was developed in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office, GSK, AD Ports Group, Etihad Cargo, and KEZAD Group. It designed to improve vaccine access across the ... [+]

BIFA calls for CDS tweaks

With funding for HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS) confirmed for two years, freight forwarders can look forward to a number of improvements and updates to the service, says BIFA policy and compliance adviser, Igor Popovics. He told an episode of BIFAlink TV on 18 July that one of the first fruits ... [+]

Steven McGuigan to lead Bullet Express sales

Bullet Express has appointed Steven McGuigan as head of sales – transport and warehousing. He brings over two decades of senior commercial experience in the logistics industry to the Glasgow-based operator, and in his new role will drive to expand its market share and enhance service capabilities with a focus on ... [+]

ACS keeps the beers flowing in Mexico

Air Charter Service’s Mexican office helped avert a brewery shutdown in June when it flew in half a ton of beer hops from Washington State. was contacted by a leading alcoholic beverage manufacturer in Mexico, who was facing a brewery shut down and needed just over half a ton of beer ... [+]

Walden to sell healthcare interests to Yusen Logistics

Walden Group has entered negotiations to sell its Walden Health activities to NYK’s forwarding arm, Yusen Logistics. Since it was founded in 1951, Walden has grown from a French domestic to a pan-European operator itself acquiring Movianto from Owens and Minor in 2020. However, it said that as the healthcare logistics ... [+]

Ports of Normandy opens Cherbourg rail terminal – updated

Ports of Normandy officially opened its piggyback road-rail terminal at Cherbourg on 17 July in the presence of dignitaries including Ireland’s ambassador to France, Niall Burgess as well as officials from Brittany Ferries and local and national government. Opening of the terminal will pave the way for setting up a rail ... [+]

Taking the stress out of life science shipping

Arca BioLogistics has completed an update of its management portal for the life sciences sector Arca Live. It allows users to book shipments in minutes, track progress in real time, monitor GPS and temperature data, access documentation, and manage compliance  from a single platform and has been developed in collaboration with ... [+]

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