Schneider Group, an international logistics operator headquartered in Basel, has announced a change in its operational leadership. Effective July 1, 2026, André Strebel will hand over the role of CEO to Eric Penya. Over his eight-year tenure, Strebel played a pivotal role in the company’s growth – significantly expanding its international footprint and successfully executing more than ten asset acquisition deals.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of a new route – the Europe – Red Sea – Middle East Express – in response to growing demand for shipping services between Europe and the Red Sea and Middle East regions. The company notes that this decision was also driven by the current complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the need to provide stable and expedited logistics solutions for its clients.
Hupac has showcased the capabilities of its Shuttle Net network for establishing sustainable and efficient logistics flows between Eastern and Western European countries. The company’s intermodal system connects Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey, offering a reliable alternative to road transport through the integration of rail and terminal solutions.
KTZ Express, in collaboration with the Turkish company Pasifik Eurasia Lojistik Dış Ticaret A.Ş., has organized the dispatch of a container train along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, traveling from Izmir to the Port of Aktau, Altynkol Station, and on to Chengxiang (Sichuan Province, China). The train carried 50 forty-foot containers loaded with household refrigerators, with KTZ Express providing freight forwarding services for the shipment.
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is expanding its TransFER network by launching a new direct connection between Wels, Austria, and the North German ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven. This new service complements existing routes from Vienna and Linz, establishing yet another stable and eco-friendly link between Austria and key North Sea maritime gateways for containers ranging from 20 to 45 feet in size.
According to WorldACD Market Data, during the last full week of April, global air cargo capacity and tonnage increased by another 3%. The primary driver was a seasonal factor: a surge in flower shipments from Central and South America boosted volumes by 19%, driven primarily by exports from Colombia and Ecuador to the US and Canada ahead of Mother’s Day. Additional growth was recorded in the Asia-Pacific region (+3%) in the run-up to the May 1st holidays, while Europe and Africa showed stagnation, and North America saw a 2% decline.
The French-based ECS Group has announced a strategic partnership with the Uzbek air cargo carrier My Freighter to expand its commercial presence in Europe and strengthen logistics links between Europe and Central Asia. This collaboration aims to broaden distribution infrastructure and facilitate the more efficient utilization of cargo flows between the two regions.
The German logistics company Rhenus Group has announced the completion of the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in LBH Group. The shares were purchased from the Lagendijk family, bringing LBH entirely under Rhenus’s control. This move serves as a logical continuation of the strategic partnership initiated in 2023, when the two companies joined forces to strengthen their presence in the maritime and port logistics market.
České dráhy reported a consolidated pre-tax profit of CZK 1.8 billion (approx. €74 million) under IFRS for 2025, improving its result by 46% year-on-year despite continued pressure in rail freight.
APM Terminals (part of the Maersk Group) and Vietnam’s Hateco Group have signed an agreement with the authorities of Da Nang for the construction and operation of the Lien Chieu container port complex, located on the South China Sea coast in central Vietnam. The project entails an investment of over $1.7 billion and is set to become a key infrastructure asset for the region.
