March 2026

Northern exposure boosts Port of Gothenburg volume

Rail freight traffic between northern Sweden and Gothenburg is booming, says the port authority. Two terminals in the Norrbotten region, Haparanda and Piteå are driving a volume increase that made 2025 the best year ever for container transport between the Port of Gothenburg and the region. Johan Ehn, senior market development manager at the port said: “This is a development that hardly anyone dared to hope for just a few years ago. ... [+]

Now is the time for action in Wales, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK says it is imperative that the Welsh government acts swiftly to deliver the plans outlined in the Maritime and Logistics Plan, published on 19 March. The plan, published after several lengthy delays,  identifies a set of priority challenges and opportunities for the sector, including the need to decarbonise freight, ... [+]

Port consultant appoints two

Independent Port Consultants (IPC) has appointed Kevin Martin as a senior expert based in Dubai and has expanded its sustainability offering with the recruitment of Dr Derek McGlashan. Kevin Martin brings more than 30 years of experience in port technology, operational transformation and digital strategy, having held senior roles with global ... [+]

Get ready for customs clamp-down urges legal expert

Brussels based regulatory partner at law firm Reed Smith, Philippe Heeren, says that the current EU Customs Reform is the most significant overhaul since 1968, but the landscape has shifted dramatically since the original 2023 proposal. E-commerce volumes have outpaced controls, and geopolitical tensions have introduced new policy considerations. With political ... [+]

KLN signs rescue pact with Hong Kong Fire Service

KLN Logistics Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Fire Services Department on 20 March to provide logistics support for international rescue operations. They will establish supply hubs across KLN’s global network, with smart equipment to streamline planning procedures and jointly develop an AI-driven adaptive model to support ... [+]

Cargonet appoints commercial chief

UK air freight wholesaler Cargonet has promoted Andy Sullivan to commercial director. He will assume full responsibility for regional commercial activities alongside continued leadership of the external sales team and also play a broader role in commercial strategy and day-to-day operations. [+]

New survey to tackle organised freight crime

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging its members and the wider logistics community to participate in a new police-led survey on organised crime in the UK. The survey, launched by Opal, the national intelligence unit dedicated to tackling serious organised acquisitive crime, aims to build a clearer picture of ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd explores Indian options

Hapag-Lloyd has signed a letter of intent with the Indian Government  to deepen maritime cooperation and support the continued development of India’s shipping and logistics sector. It includes development of Vadhavan Port, 100km north of Mumbai in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority as well as reflagging of up ... [+]

Ceva launches secure service for recycled batteries

Ceva Logistics has launched a new secure maritime transport solution for used lithium-ion batteries to continental Europe. It uses shipping services operated by sister company CMA CGM and will initially five specially adapted containers.  Growth in the market has fuelled the need for transport solutions for used batteries from island territories ... [+]

DHL steps up to meet data centre demand surge

DHL has expanded its North America data centre logistics (DCL) infrastructure with 10 dedicated warehouses totalling more than 7 million square feet of capacity set to go live in 2026. Designed for operators racing to deploy new capacity, they will offer white‑glove handling, rack configuration services, and specialized warehouse‑to‑site transportation. White‑glove ... [+]

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