May 2026

FedEx doubles up in Duiven

Federal Express Corporation is investing €46 million in the procurement and development of a neighbouring facility at its road hub in Duiven, Netherlands. It will significantly increase capacity and further improve operational efficiency across the European road network, says the US-owned operator. Palletized freight capacity will increase by more than 50% and the new facility will also add 65 dock doors, bringing the total to 265 on site. The additional capacity will ... [+]

Europa gives Transaid rider a vital boost

Europa Worldwide Group is supporting Transaid’s 10-day Kilimanjaro cycling challenge to raise funds for the Transaid charity. Founded in 1998 by Save the Children, leading trade body The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), with support from its Patron HRH The Princess Royal, Transaid transforms lives through safe, available and ... [+]

Cargo.one gives Yusen one-touch freight rates

Japanese forwarder Yusen Logistics has teamed up cargo.one to enhance its global air freight sales and procurement, rolling out the technology provider’s AI-powered operating system for rate procurement and management, quoting, and booking functions, including inter-branch transactions.  The platform enables teams to compare live, static, contract, and consolidation rates together with ... [+]

Tricargo to offer neutral GSA platform

FEDAGSA, the Federation of Airline General Sales Agents, launched Tricargo, a web-based service that connects sales agents with freight forwarders on 22 May. It aims to address the problem that existing marketplaces and booking platforms are owned or operated by a participant with a commercial stake in the outcome and none ... [+]

Ports are for ships, not for swimming, says ABP

With warm weather on its way at last Associated British Ports (ABP) is urging people to take water safety seriously and stay out of the water at its facilities. Across its five South Wales ports in Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Port Talbot and Swansea, ABP is reminding the public that ports are ... [+]

England 1, Luxembourg 0

CLdN has finalised the move of its shipping operations from Luxembourg to the UK, a move which it says is a natural evolution for company which has operated to the country for more than 60 years. It owns and operates port terminals in London, Killingholme and Liverpool and some three ... [+]

Dutch and Belgian inland shipping firms join forces

Barge operator De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in TransMatch. The move gives the Rotterdam-headquartered company its first presence in Belgium, a market characterised by a strong local and family-oriented network. TransMatch has a growing owned fleet with a strong commercial network and is active in the Amsterdam, Rotterdam, ... [+]

Lufthansa gains corporate CEIV certification

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has again certified Lufthansa Cargo to CEIV (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators) Pharma standard for time- and temperature-sensitive products. In addition to airline processes, the certification for the first time also includes IATA’s corporate approach, specifically developed for global aviation stakeholders. It evaluates quality ... [+]

Tilbury welcomes Maritime Minister

The Port of Tilbury welcomed Maritime Minister, Keir Mather and Department for Transport colleagues for a briefing and tour. The Minister was joined by Thurrock MP, Jen Craft, and was welcomed by Forth Ports regional director, David Webster, who led the visit outlining the impacts of the significant investment across the ... [+]

Gulf deal will boost business says Logistics UK

The trade deal between the government and the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) will boost confidence and create real momentum for says Logistics UK. Chief executive Ben Fletcher said: “By lowering tariffs and speeding up customs processes, the GCC agreement should help drive trade between the UK and one of the world’s ... [+]

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