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Weekly newsletter with content from the logistics and the shipping industry


The Port of Barcelona's Energy Transition Plan will enable an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040
The Port of Barcelona has approved its Energy Transition Plan, a document derived from the Fourth Strategic Plan, which will set the port's energy policy until 2040, establishing the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 85% in 2040 compared to 2017, and sets the path to becoming an emissions-neutral port by 2050. The Energy Transition Plan encompasses all the measures that the Port of Barcelona is undertaking to decarbonize port activity, guarantee the supply of
Dec 17, 20253 min read


CEVA Logistics ‘Goes Big’ in Move to Acquire Global Project Logistics specialist Fagioli
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, recently announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the globally renowned project logistics firm Fagioli Group. The complementary capabilities would enable CEVA to cover the entire project logistics value chain, offering solutions from early-stage development to final delivery. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Private equity firm QuattroR represents the la
Dec 17, 20252 min read


MOL joins Singapore's Largest Food Cold Chain Logistics Company- Steadily Advancing Regional Strategy and Expanding Logistics Business -
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. recently announced its participation in Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics Pte. Ltd., Singapore's largest food cold chain logistics company, which operates one of Asia's largest warehouses, "8 Jalan Besut", in which the MOL Group invested in 2024. 8JB warehouse rises to over 100m height and this cutting-edge logistics hub spans over 500,000 square feet and hosts 5 floors of ambient, chilled, and frozen warehouse space, with capacity for up to 90,00
Dec 17, 20252 min read


METRANS launches major green logistics investment in Szeged, Hungary
Construction has officially started on a new intermodal logistics hub of European significance in Szeged with a ceremonial groundbreaking event. The second hinterland terminal of HHLA's rail subsidiary METRANS in Hungary is set to begin operations in 2027, further strengthening Hungary’s role in European supply chains and enhancing the competitiveness of both the region and the country. The Szeged terminal, expected to start operations in 2027, will complement METRANS Group’
Dec 17, 20252 min read


dnata scales up in Milan with cargo expansion
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has announced an investment of over €25 million to develop a cutting-edge cargo facility at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) through its wholly-owned local subsidiary, Airport Handling. The strategic project is part of dnata’s broader commitment to building high-performance cargo infrastructure in markets with strong long-term growth potential. Expansion fuels employment and logistics sector Airport Handling’s expansion
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Traxtion confirms R3.4bn rolling stock investment to unlock rail capacity in South Africa
A few days ago, Traxtion confirmed it is concluding a R3.4 billion rolling stock investment programme to expand freight capacity and support South Africa’s rail reform agenda. The programme, comprising R1.8 billion in locomotives and R1.6 billion in wagons, is the largest private freight rail investment in South Africa’s history in terms of fleet size and value, with a minimum 60% local content target and 662 direct jobs projected during build and deployment. The added capaci
Dec 17, 20252 min read


DP World Launches 36-hour Dubai–Iraq sea link, Cutting Costs and Transit Times
DP World has launched a new 36-hour maritime service between Dubai’s Mina Rashid and Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port, providing a faster alternative to overland trucking and accommodating up to 145 accompanied trailers per sailing. The service was inaugurated at Mina Rashid with the official welcome of DP World Express - the dedicated RoRo vessel operating the new route. The vessel has recently undergone upgrades at Drydocks World and is scheduled to begin operations in December 2025
Dec 17, 20252 min read


INTERVIEW WITH ARTHUR CHANG FROM WORLD-TOP & META
About Arthur I bring a different lens to logistics — one shaped by both legacy and reinvention. While I come from a family deeply rooted in global freight, my own path first led me through New York’s fashion and branding world. There, I built my own creative label and learned the value of customer experience, fast decision-making, and brand integrity. When I later returned to Worldtop, I didn’t just step into leadership — I transformed it. I introduced a new approach: one gro
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Samskip Announces Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as New Chief Executive Officer
Samskip has announce the appointment of Ólafur Orri Ólafsson as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Samskip Group, succeeding Kari-Pekka Laaksonen. This leadership transition marks an important moment in Samskip’s story that is shaped by continuity, experience, and a forward-looking vision for the future. For the past years, under Kari-Pekka’s leadership, Samskip significantly strengthened its multimodal network, expanded into new markets, and accelerated its commitment to
Dec 11, 20251 min read
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