September 2025

API interface offers quicker contract rates

API interface offers quicker contract ratesGeodis has set up a Contract API (Application Programming Interface) with shipping line Hapag-Lloyd. It gives ’s fully automated, real- contracted rates, surcharges, transit times, and service options. The forwarder gains instant access to over 75% more Hapag-Lloyd rates than before, significantly reducing manual input and improving accuracy with instant processing time compared with up to five days previously. [+]

ABP welcomes green ship to the Humber

Associated British Ports (ABP) Immingham welcomed the Wilson Eco on her maiden voyage in September. She is the first of several vessels operated by Wilson ASA that combine diesel electric propulsion, with the option for conversion to future green fuels. The general cargo ship was en route from Klaipeda delivering ... [+]

Gatwick gets go-ahead for second runway – updated

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport. The £2.2bn scheme would involve moving the existing standby Northern Runway 12 metres to allow it to be used for regular flights simultaneously with the existing runway. Gatwick is currently Europe's busiest single-runway airport and the second ... [+]

Dachser recruits EMEA air and sea chief

Dachser has appointed Alexander Winter as managing director of its Air & Sea Logistics EMEA business unit. He succeeds Marc Meier, who will leave the company at the end of the month. Alexander Winter was chief executive for Austria and Southeast Europe region at DB Schenker, now part of DSV. [+]

YTO on WebCargo

YTO Cargo Airlines has become the first Chinese all-cargo airline to become available on the WebCargo platform. Initial focus on China–South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), with plans to expand to the Persian Gulf and Europe. [+]

Prestwick hosts China delegation

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has hosted a delegation from Air China Cargo to strengthen collaboration and boost Scottish exports. The visit aimed to give the airline direct insight into Scotland's high-value export industries, particularly whisky and seafood. Airport chief executive, Ian Forgie said: "Prestwick Airport serves as a gateway for the UK's exports, ... [+]

Now is the time to rethink Middle East strategy, says Aramex

UAE-owned logistics specialist Aramex is urged businesses to evaluate their Middle East supply chains as the UK edges closer to free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The deal, which has taken nearly three years to come to fruition, is projected to be worth up to £1.6 billion annually, with ... [+]

Stena looks ahead as Futura arrives in Belfast

Stena Line welcomed the Stena Futura, the first of two hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour on 18 September ahead of her entry into on the Heysham route on 22 September.The 147-metre Stena Futura will operate 12 sailings per week providing much needed additional freight capacity on the busy route.Once ... [+]

Qatar adds London and Dublin space

Qatar Airways Cargo is increasing bellyhold capacity between its Doha hub and London while Dublin and Madrid rise to 17 flights a week It has also upgraded its Zanzibar route to a widebody aircraft. Berlin and Frankfurt inncreases to 21 weekly flights (from 18) and there are more services to ... [+]

Putting logistics on a war footing

European politicians have announced massive investment in transport infrastructure, making up for years of neglect to bolster NATO’s defence against any Russian aggression, says consult Ti in a new paper. From Tooth to Tail: a new era for military logistics in Europe says that it could also help transform the economic ... [+]

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