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NewsJAS completes acquisition of Pentagon Freight Services
USA-based logistics firm JAS has completed the acquisition of Pentagon Freight Services, subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
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NewsITI and Adena partner to establish Florida training centre
Crane and rigging training provider Industrial Training International (ITI) and commercial contractor Adena have established an ITI training centre in Lakeland, Florida.
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NewsK+N plans Eastway acquisition
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) will acquire aerospace logistics firm Eastway Global Forwarding, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Completion of the transaction is slated for the end of 2025.
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NewsLogistics Plus opens in Karachi
Logistics Plus has opened a new branch office in Karachi, Pakistan.
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NewsBIFA reveals 2025 Freight Service Awards shortlist
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed the shortlist for its 37th annual Freight Service Awards. 33 companies have been shortlisted as finalists for the nine service categories.
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NewsSaudi Arabia to host bauma in 2027
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Messe München and dmg events, Riyadh will play host to the inaugural bauma Saudi Arabia event, in April 2027.
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NewsMammoet launches Industrial Solutions division
Heavy lift and engineered transport specialist Mammoet has launched its Industrial Solutions division to serve large-scale and complex industrial projects across Europe’s high-tech, process, energy and heavy industries.
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NewsK+N takes steps to safeguard cost base
In the first nine months of 2025, Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) increased its net turnover by 3 percent to CHF18.5 billion (USD23.2 billion), up 3 percent year on year. However, margins came under pressure.
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NewsMingyang plans Scottish plant amid push for ever-larger floating wind turbine
Chinese OEM Mingyang Smart Energy plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland. It is also pressing ahead with plans for truly massive floating wind turbines.
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Newsproject cargo at transport logistic Americas
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) is bringing project cargo to transport logistic Americas as part of its partnership with Messe München. From November 11–13, 2025, Miami will be the meeting place for global leaders in logistics and we’re pleased to share details of our project cargo-specific conference sessions.
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NewsBringing project cargo to transport logistic Southeast Asia
Next week transport logistic Southeast Asia (October 29-31) takes place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, and HLPFI is bringing together executives from across the project logistics supply chain to discuss the region’s opportunities and challenges.
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NewsEuroports expands into Malaysia
Euroports is seeking fresh growth opportunities in Southeast Asia after signing a strategic collaboration with Northport, which is situated at Port Klang, Malaysia.
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NewsUS and China escalate standoff with further reciprocal levies
Washington’s latest Section 301 measures have imposed steep voyage fees on Chinese-built and operated vessels calling at US ports. Beijing retaliated with levies on US ships and tighter rare earth export controls, reigniting tensions between the world’s two largest economies ahead of high-level trade talks later this month.
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NewsGosselin acquires Delcatrans
Belgium-headquartered logistics firm Gosselin has acquired 100 percent of the shares in compatriot transport and warehousing company Delcatrans Group.
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NewsForestWave acquires Noordriver Shipping
The Netherlands-headquartered ForestWave has acquired Noordriver Shipping, which provides chartering services for the dry bulk, project, and heavy lift cargo markets.
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NewsBoluda snaps up Boskalis towage business in Australia and PNG
Boluda Towage has acquired Boskalis’s towage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
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NewsSGL eyes MENAT growth with Cairo office
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has opened an office in Cairo as part of its strategic expansion across the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye region, appointing industry veteran Ahmed Habib as general manager.
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NewsBolk acquires Ter Linden Transport
The Netherlands-headquartered Bolk Transport has acquired fellow Dutch abnormal transport specialist Ter Linden Transport.
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ArticleGrowth in focus for DHL IP
Amid shifting market conditions and leadership changes, DHL’s Industrial Projects division is keeping its sights firmly on growth.
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NewsDenzai targets Singaporean market with Hiap Heng partnership
Japan’s Denzai has formed a strategic partnership with Singaporean crane and heavy equipment company Hiap Heng Heavyequipment.