Global Transport Ministers meet in Germany from 21-23 May

Media Advisory Global Transport Ministers meet in Germany from 21-23 May Ministers responsible for transport from the 69 member countries of the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD will meet in Leipzig, Germany, from 21 to 23 Mayto discuss ways to make transport systems more resilient to global shocks. Journalists wishing to cover the Summit can request their accreditation via the summit website or directly … Continue reading Global Transport Ministers meet in Germany from 21-23 May

Impact Newswire30/04/202530/04/2025

United States

SEKO Logistics Appoints Gordon Branov as Chief Executive Officer

News Release – SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (April 17, 2025) – SEKO Logistics (SEKO), the leader in end-to-end global logistics, today announced the appointment of Gordon Branov as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 21, 2025. Branov succeeds Philippe Gilbert, who has served as Interim CEO since January and will continue in his role as Chairman of SEKO’s Board of Directors. Gordon brings more than two decades of leadership … Continue reading SEKO Logistics Appoints Gordon Branov as Chief Executive Officer

Impact Newswire18/04/202518/04/2025

Europe

IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes; launches work on substandard shipping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea. The guidelines, adopted by the Legal Committee during its meeting in London from 24 to 28 … Continue reading IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Impact Newswire08/04/202508/04/2025

Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain, and Jerrell Shelton, CEO of Cryoport

Europe

DHL Group acquires CRYOPDP from Cryoport to strengthen “DHL Health Logistics”

The acquisition of CRYOPDP marks a significant step in DHL’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in specialized pharma logistics and expanding the breadth of its offering in the rapidly growing life science and healthcare sector. Press Release – 03/31/2025 – Bonn,Nashville – DHL Group (“DHL”) and Cryoport, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYRX) (“Cryoport”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the life sciences sector, are pleased to … Continue reading DHL Group acquires CRYOPDP from Cryoport to strengthen “DHL Health Logistics”

Impact Newswire07/04/202507/04/2025

Europe

€45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Joint Press release 02/21/2025 A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe. The DRIVE-E project is one of 39 innovative projects lately selected by the European Union to develop alternative fuel infrastructure. It will create a total of 1,400 new public charging points by the end of 2027. This includes … Continue reading €45 million in EU funding: E.ON, Eldrive and ZSE expand European charging infrastructure for electric trucks and cars

Impact Newswire26/02/202526/02/2025

Global

New China-Portugal maritime cargo route inaugurated to promote foreign trade

Source: Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) A new container export route between China and Portugal was inaugurated on February 18, with the aim of promoting foreign trade and injecting a new dynamic into international logistics cooperation. Under the guidance of pilots, the cargo ship Dingwei, loaded with 1,300 containers, slowly left the Jiangyin Container … Continue reading New China-Portugal maritime cargo route inaugurated to promote foreign trade

Impact Newswire26/02/202526/02/2025

Europe

Safe System Tool: Road Safety in Action

Media Release – 19 February 2025 – The International Transport Forum (ITF) is proud to announce the launch of the Safe System Tool, an innovative platform designed to support road safety assessments and interventions. This user-friendly tool empowers stakeholders to evaluate and enhance their strategies, projects, and plans, aligning them with the Safe System approach and to proactively reduce road deaths and severe injuries. The Safe System … Continue reading Safe System Tool: Road Safety in Action

Impact Newswire20/02/202520/02/2025

Asia

Tata Steel becomes India’s first steel company to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities to develop steel pipes for transportation of hydrogen

Press Release – Mumbai, January 29, 2025 ~ Company successfully developed hydrogen-compliant API X65 grade steel pipes, contributing to the National Green Hydrogen Mission of India ~ Tata Steel becomes India’s first steel company to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities to develop pipes for the transportation of hydrogen, marking a significant milestone towards achieving the country’s National Hydrogen Mission. The API X65 ERW pipes processed at Tata … Continue reading Tata Steel becomes India’s first steel company to demonstrate end-to-end capabilities to develop steel pipes for transportation of hydrogen

Impact Newswire03/02/202503/02/2025