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Port of Felixstowe welcomes The Premier Alliance

Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe has welcomed the first call by The Premier Alliance’s FE4 service between Asia and North Europe. The 24,000 TEU HMM Southampton arrived at the UK’s largest container port on 20 July 2025 from Singapore via the Cape of Good Hope. The Premier Alliance was formed in February 2025 by Ocean […]

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Raising the bar on cyber resilience: logistics software firm responds to rising threat levels

As the logistics industry becomes increasingly reliant on real-time data and interconnected systems, sector-wide concern is growing over cybersecurity vulnerabilities—and with good reason. Recent high-profile attacks on companies such as Knights of Old, M&S, and the Co-op have highlighted how supply chains are being actively targeted. With UK Government figures showing that 43% of businesses […]

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Registration now open for RTX Scotland 2025

Registration is officially now open for RTX Scotland 2025, the all-new tradeshow dedicated to the commercial vehicle and road transport sector north of the border. Taking place indoors at Glasgow’s SEC on 19–20 November, the event promises a packed two days of exhibits, expert talks, and networking—completely free for visitors. It has been developed by […]

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Rock ‘n’ roll with Kuehne and its detractors

At the time ‘Just Lund‘ popped up on your Premium screen towards the end of June, and then this follow-up hit the wires, Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) CEO Stefan Paul (pictured below)… … wrote on social media: “Leadership is not a title. It’s a culture. We talk too much about strong leaders and too little […]

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Samskip joins DCSA+ to shape the future of digital logistics

Samskip has officially joined the DCSA+ partnership program, reinforcing its commitment to digital innovation, interoperability, and the evolution of global logistics standards. By becoming part of this influential network, Samskip takes a leading role in shaping the digital frameworks that will power tomorrow’s logistics, frameworks built on openness, collaboration, and efficiency. “We believe the future […]

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Samskip pioneers Morocco’s first fast, sustainable container route to the UK and Netherlands

Samskip has announced the launch of its long-anticipated Moroccan Reefer Service, a new shortsea container route connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands. Specially designed to meet the needs of the fresh produce sector, this service provides the fastest door-to-door transit time in the market offering a true alternative to traditional […]

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Second runway at Gatwick will drive growth, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK supports transport secretary Heidi Alexander’s decision to approve plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport. Senior Policy Manager Alexandra Herdman explains why it will help drive growth across the economy: “Gatwick is currently the busiest single runway airport in Europe and modifying the existing standby runway to develop a fully operational second […]

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Shell and Hapag-Lloyd sign multi-year liquefied biomethane deal

Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. (Shell) have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of liquefied biomethane starting with immediate effect. The agreement builds on a strategic collaboration established in 2023 to accelerate the decarbonization of alternative marine fuels. Biomethane, also known as Bio-LNG, plays a significant role in Hapag-Lloyd’s decarbonization strategy, which aims […]

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Städtler Logistik and Opheo Solutions become Solvares Logistics

The Solvares Group is taking the next step in its strategic development and strengthening its Logistics division: For its 5th anniversary, the Solvares Group is taking the next step in its strategic development. In August 2025, Städtler Logistik GmbH and Opheo Solutions GmbH merged to form Solvares Logistics GmbH. The group combines two leading providers […]

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