May 2026

Richard Jones to boost TGP in the UK

Trans Global Projects has recruited Richard Jones to develop its UK business. He  brings more than three decades of experience in project logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management, with a career focused on complex, technically demanding and schedule critical projects. The role is intended to broaden  the quality of engagement available to clients operating in the UK giving customers earlier access to senior project logistics expertise during planning and tendering. ... [+]

Gebrüder Weiss appoints land transport chief

Gebrüder Weiss has appointed Goran Susak as managing director for its Land Transport & Logistics Germany business unit. He most recently held a management position at Kuehne+Nagel, including road freight and contract logistics as well as sea and air freight. Prior to that, he held various leadership roles in sales ... [+]

Hellmann and MAS open Sri Lanka fashion hub

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdingshave opened a built-to-suit contract logistics facility in Kimbulapitiya, Sri Lanka. Six kilometers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the facility will serve as a dedicated fashion hub within Hellmann’s South Asia network and forms part of Hellmann’s Forward2030 strategy to strengthen its fashion vertical. Sri Lanka ... [+]

Racing along the rails

DHL Group has completed its first-ever use of rail freight in Formula 1 logistics with a pilot program in North America during the 2026 season. DHL moved approximately 50 containers, including 46 forty‑foot high‑cube units and four 20‑foot containers, of race equipment by rail from Miami, Florida, to Montreal, Canada, ... [+]

Privatisation plans put aviation security at risk, warns forwarders chief

Airforwarders Association (AfA) executive director Brandon Fried has warned against US government plans to cut and privatize elements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), saying that it would risk undermining aviation security measures established after 9/11. He told the CNS Partnership Conference in San Francisco on 19 May: “The lessons of ... [+]

Three decades of serving the East

Whittle Eastern Europe Logistics celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of serving its core region. Since its founding in 1996, paper atlases and fax machines have given way to digital technology, trade routes have shifted, and new international alliances have emerged. Through it all, Whittle Eastern Europe Logistics ... [+]

Online systems keep airfreight on track

Global GSA Group says it is continuing to maintain stable and reliable operations across its network, despite the disruptions in the Middle East. The airfreight sales agent says that when airspace restrictions are in place, it relies on strategic partnerships with ground handlers, trucking and specialised logistics companies to maintain the ... [+]

Immerse yourself in the world of air cargo

IAG Cargo is offering a Virtual Work Experience to inspire the next generation of air cargo professionals. The free, self-led online programme is open to anyone aged 14+ and helps participants discover the world of air cargo and spark interest in careers in aviation. Interactive modules and scenario‑based activities showcase the industry’s ... [+]

Trust status under review as Belfast unveils 25-year Masterplan

Belfast Harbour has published its 25 year Masterplan setting out £1.3bn of planned investment. The Belfast Harbour 2025–2050 Masterplan: Horizons of Opportunity sets out how the Trust Port will expand and adapt to meet rising demand for trade and provide more capacity. Masterplan projects include completion of the £90m D3 deepwater cruise ... [+]

Reactive supply chain strategies could stop the wheels from turning

Wes Yardley, UK and IE operations director at Customs Support Group explains why reactive customs strategies risk undercutting automakers’ response to Iran war supply chain challenges. Worsening geopolitical pressures and increased complexity at the border have made customs and compliance centre-stage for many companies in the automotive supply chain. Now, with ... [+]

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