September 2025

Airfreight tracking gets smart

Etihad Cargo has officially launched SmartTrack premium real-time shipment visibility service. Unveiled earlier this year at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack it is now available to customers worldwide through the Etihad Cargo website. SmartTrack delivers live location updates and condition monitoring using cellular, GPS and Wi-Fi connectivitywith instant alerts on temperature, humidity, shock, tilt and light events. It has also introduced a dedicated 24/7 SmartTrack Control Centre, providing live ... [+]

Cargo-partner adds Germany and Türkiye to GDP pharma network

Nippon Express Group-owned Cargo-partner has obtained GDP (Good Distribution Practice) status in Germany and Türkiye. Its German arm has completed GDP certification for its branches in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Hamburg and in Türkiye for its Istanbul branch. The scope of certification includes air, sea, and road services. Cargo-partner’s GDP-compliant network ... [+]

Plan now to avoid delays after Regime 42 changes, urges forwarder

Coming changes to the law that will prevent non-EU companies from using limited tax representation in France under Customs Regime 42 should not stop UK businesses from trading, says Baxter Freight associate director for customs and compliance, Chris Roome.However, for UK businesses moving goods into the EU under Delivered Duty ... [+]

Report highlights risks and opportunities of climate change for ports

Nearly 90% of the world’s 3,700 major ports are already exposed to climate risks from rising sea levels, hurricanes, flooding and extreme heat, says a report by insuer TT Club and engineering consultancy Haskoning. The Climate-Ready Supply Chain: Urgent Guidance for Ports, Waterways and Logistics Operations sets out measures to build ... [+]

Fluent Cargo promises shipping info made easy

Shipping information specialist Fluent Cargo has launched Ask Fluent, an AI-powered search capability that allows natural language queries against live logistics and transport data. It says that unlike traditional chatbots that rely on static information, Ask Fluent provides real-time access to all curated data from its platform including shipping schedules, ... [+]

Hauliers must get to grips with ICS2, despite delays

Customs broker Derry Bros is urging hauliers not to become complacent about Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Phase 3, despite many EU members delaying its introduction. Head of operations and sales Colin Robb, warns that the latest postponements have resulted in a fragmented implementation for road freight, which has caused confusion ... [+]

DHL’s postal arm restarts shipments to US

The Post & Parcel Germany division of DHL Group says it is one of the first service providers to resume shipments from Germany to the US for business customers. Four weeks ago Deutsche Post/DHL and many other postal service providers had to suspend this type of shipping to the country ... [+]

Up to 40% of customs delays are avoidable, says study

Many customs delays are caused by avoidable classification or documentation errors, according to a joint study by Customs Support Group (CSG) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The Hidden Power of Customs Management in Global Trade says that companies are underestimating its economic significance. In Europe, clearance takes an average of two to ... [+]

CMA CGM to buy Freightliner

French-owned shipping and logistics company CMA CGM is to buy Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics, one of the UK’s leading rail container carriers from current owner, US railroad Genesee & Wyoming. The transaction includes rail and road operations, inland terminals and the Freightliner brand but will not include other Freightliner businesses – ... [+]

Pride of Hull goes 100% biofuel

P&O Ferries vessel Pride of Hull has become the first ferry on the Rotterdam route to permanently run on lower-carbon biofuel. Following a successful trial, the vessel is now running entirely on Biofuel B30. At 215 metres long, Pride of Hull carries up to 400 freight vehicles and 1,360 passengers on ... [+]

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