September 2025

American Airlines strengthens its cold chain

American Airlines Cargo has enhanced its ExpediteTC cold chain service for  life sciences shipments. It has extended 24/7 live tracking and monitoring to include shipments transported in active temperature-controlled units. In the event of disruptions, the control tower proactively intervenes to uphold the delivery commitment made at the time of booking, ensuring shipments arrive on time. New and existing team members are also receiving enhanced ExpediteTCtraining.  In July, the carrier introduced ... [+]

FedEx opens Istanbul super-hub

Federal Express has officially inaugurated its new global air transit facility at Istanbul Airport (IST). Operational since August, it connects Türkiye with 30 weekly FedEx flights to and from the US, Europe and the Middle East and provides capacity for future network growth. The 25,300 sq. m facility brings together key ... [+]

DP World promises smooth ride for Moroccan fruit and veg

DP World is launching a Morocco to UK and North Europe service for fruit and vegetable shipments that it says will cut transit time by up to two days along with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The new Atlas service will connect hubs at Agadir and Casablanca with DP World’s London ... [+]

Gebrüder Weiss takes stake in Turkish customs bonder

Gebrüder Weiss is to take a majority stake in Sienzi Lojistik, which provides customs and warehouse logistics services in Istanbul, subject to regulatory approval. Operating as an independent entity, the company will now trade under the name Sienzi Lojistik – a Company of Gebrüder Weiss with Murat Doğan remaining as ... [+]

Militzer & Münch opens in Fujairah, UAE

Militzer & Münch has opened a branch office in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates with a focus on maritime logistics. Services available include ship spare parts logistics, bunkering, crew changes, and ship repairs. Fujairah Anchorage Area has developed into a leading hub for maritime services. [+]

Customs classification is no country for corner-cutters

Nicolas Collart, chief trade operations and compliance officer at trade solutions provider Customs Support Group (CSG), discusses the importance of customs classification in an uncertain economic climate. In 2025, global trade faces a storm of uncertainty. From the recent turmoil of changing tariffs to disruption in the Red Sea, pressure on ... [+]

Two new leaders for Maersk Air team

Christoph Hemmann is to join Maersk’s Air in September as head of global air and LCL taking over from Murali Rajamani who has transferred to another position within Maersk. Before joining Maersk, he held key positions at DHL Global Forwarding and DB Schenker. At Maersk, he will also be responsible for ... [+]

DHL’s new site open for business in Finland

DHL Express Finland has inaugurated its new logistics gateway at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. It boasts direct access to the apron , an automated sorting system capable of processing 6,500 parcels per hour and 90 direct loading bays with electric vehicle charging. The facility will be carbon-neutral with geothermal heating, solar panels, and ... [+]

DP World creates new jobs – in the UK and around the globe

DP World says its $2.5bn investment programme to develop logistics infrastructure around the globe in 2025 is creating thousands of new jobs in construction, including 1,000 in the UK. DP World’s $1bn expansion of London Gateway - including two new berths and a second rail terminal - is creating 1,000 ... [+]

CNS goes to the Netherlands

DP World-owned digital trade solutions provider Community Network Services (CNS) has extended its Customs Management services to the Netherlands as the first step in its broader European expansion strategy. Operating out of DP World’s Rotterdam office, CNS’s team provide Dutch logistics service providers, international shipping companies, cross-border trade partners and other ... [+]

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