September 2025

Arvato eyes UK expansion 

Bertelsmann Group-owned B2B and B2C logistics specialist Arvato is set to begin a major redevelopment of its Corby site in the Midlands. The project will involve demolishing 1960s-built warehousing, releasing around half of the site’s footprint for new clients or to expand services for existing ones. “We are already in advanced discussions with potential clients to move into Corby,” said Dennis Schmitz, who became Arvato’s UK Managing Director earlier this ... [+]

Union refuses to sit at table with P&O Ferries personnel

The RMT seafarer’s union is refusing to sit on the National Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Committee (NMOHSC) because it believes that there is an attempt to bring back former chair, P&O Ferries head of fleet safety, Grant Laversuch. In an open letter, RMT said that the NMOHSC had been chaired ... [+]

Turkish Airlines signs 75-aircraft order with Boeing

Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement with Boeing to add a total of 75 wide-body Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft to its fleet between 2029 and 2034, consisting of 50 firm and 25 option orders. It is part of the carrier’s Vision 2033 plan to expand its fleet beyond 800 ... [+]

Heysham future-proofs for the Futura

Peel Ports has completed the first phase of a £10m investment plan into Heysham Port to support the launch of Stena Line’s first hybrid freight ferry. The 147-metre Stena Futura, which entered service in September, will operate 12 sailings per week to Dublin with sister ship, Stena Connecta, set to launch ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd and DHL sign carbon-cutting deal

Hapag-Lloyd and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a three-year agreement to use sustainable marine fuels and reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The first order of 25,000 tons CO2e well-to-wake (WTW) emission avoidance was successfully executed in July. The biofuels used are second-generation type produced from waste and residue ... [+]

Hands across the Atlantic Arc

The Bilbao Port Authority  and the Association of the Commercial Ports in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, comprising the ports of Bayonne, Bordeaux, Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente and La Rochelle signed a cooperation agreement on 25 September. They will on issues such as the development of innovative and sustainable solutions and, in particular, the deployment of offshore wind ... [+]

Still no substitute for the 747, says Magma Aviation

Avia Solutions Group’s Magma Aviation has added a B747F freighter to its fleet in response to growing demand. The operator, headquartered in Dublin and with operating hubs in Dubai and Gatwick says that while new designs of aircraft are available, the B747F still stands out as one of the most ... [+]

IAG offers new-style cold containers

IAG Cargo is offering SkyCell 1500X containers under its cold chain Constant Climate service for delicate pharmaceuticals. They reduce CO2 emissions thanks to their low weight and offer up to 270 hours of independent runtime, which can be extended in cold rooms or reefer trucks in the face of extreme ... [+]

New Qatar app puts customers in control

Qatar Airways Cargo has revamped its QR Cargo Mobile App to allow customers to carry out a range of processes and get more control of their shipments. It includes cargo booking, real time shipment tracking flight schedules, quotes, notifications, uploads of digital documents such as e-AWBs, notifications and alerts and ... [+]

Cube Cold starts work on Berks HQ

The Pulleyn Properties arm of pan-European temperature-controlled logistics provider Cube Cold, has secured planning approval to redevelop New Aquitaine House at Theale, Berkshire as its UK headquarters. The project will deliver 10,155sq m of warehouse and office space for medical, frozen food and fine art logistics and will be targeting ... [+]

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