August 2025

Neill & Brown takes to the rails for Italy

Humberside-based logistics company Neill & Brown has launched a European rail freight service in joint venture with its Italian partner, Sogedim. The two companies have invested in six reinforced Huckepack trailers that can be lifted on and off rail wagons. They will move by road in the UK to and from Hull and the ferry to Zeebrugge from where they will be carried by rail to or from Italy. Neill & ... [+]

Grant Donald to lead Bullet Express ops

Bullet Express has appointed Grant Donald as chief operating officer. He joins the Scottish-based company from Movianto, where he was national head of UK network operations and before that held executive positions with companies including DPD, G4S and Tuffnells. In his new role, he assumes operational oversight of Bullet Express ... [+]

DFDS to buy Gibraltar ferry assets

DFDS is to buy some of the assets of Naviera Armas’ Strait of Gibraltar ferry operations including a ro-pax ferry, a high-speed catamaran and existing route permits, along with some 200 employees. The purchase price is DKK 240m (£27.8m) and is subject to regulatory approvals. DFDS currently operates two ferry ... [+]

Global GSA Group makes the grade in IT security

Global GSA Group’s IT operations have been awarded ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognized benchmark for information security management systems. The company has demonstrated rigorous technical and organizational controls, including data protection, access management, risk assessment and business continuity planning. It also supports the Group’s alignment with GDPR and other ... [+]

Arvato gets high-tech in Frankfurt

Bertelsmann-owned supply chain specialist Arvato has opened a 10,000sq m high-tech logistics centre in Frankfurt am Main. It describes the facility as a response to the growing demand for agile and secure supply chain solutions in a key corridor for Cloud infrastructure, AI services and data centres. The new Frankfurt site ... [+]

CMA CGM seeks more shipping innovators

CMA CGM has launched the second edition of its Startup Awards—an international competition to identify and support the most innovative new companies in maritime transport, logistics and media. Organized in partnership with BFM Business and La Tribune, the competition is part of the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) forum, which takes ... [+]

Charters support US supply chain in volatile times

It is a challenging time for supply chain decision-makers and managers in the US. Airfreight is experiencing significant shifts, says Jack Burt, Senior vice president of cargo at broker Chapman Freeborn USA. The introduction of tariffs on a wide range of goods from markets across the globe has ramped up volatility, ... [+]

TIACA white paper explores e-commerce impact

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) released its first-ever white paper dedicated entirely to e-commerce on 21 August. ‘E-Commerce: Opportunities & Challenges’ states that, by the close of 2024, the sector accounted for some 20% of global air cargo volumes, with forecasts predicting that this could double within the next decade. ... [+]

Etihad adds Asian space

Etihad Cargo will add routes to Hanoi, Hong Kong and Taipei in its winter schedule and increase frequencies to existing destinations, including Atlanta, Lisbon, Manchester, Warsaw, and Bangkok via its Abu Dhabi hub. Between November 2025 and March 2026, the carrier will progressively launch services to 16 new destinations, including Addis Ababa, ... [+]

Opening Minds in New Jersey

Events and entertainment logistics provider Freight Minds has opened an office in New Jersey. Building on its presence in London and Los Angeles, the New Jersey office extends Freight Minds’ reach into key markets such as Chicago, Miami, Nashville, and other major cities and give around-the-clock support across all US ... [+]

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