Deadline approaching for ESTA Awards
The entry deadline for the ESTA Awards of Excellence 2026 is approaching, with submissions closing on January 12. The awards, organised by the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA), will be held on April 16 at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk aan Zee, the Netherlands.
Inchcape opens two offices in Indonesia
Port agency and marine services provider Inchcape Shipping Services has expanded into Indonesia with new offices in Merak, Java, and another in Dumai, Sumatra.
Crowley restructures business
USA-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions provider Crowley is consolidating its business by creating two divisions: shipping and logistics, and energy.
TO Group establishes US location
Germany-headquartered logistics firm Transport Overseas Group (TO Group) has widened its footprint in North America by establishing a base in Cleveland, Ohio (USA). In November, the company acquired Allround Forwarding Midwest, also based in Cleveland.
MAC Group launches two companies within portfolio
UK-based MAC Group has launched two companies within its portfolio: MAC Projects and MAC Heavy Lift.
ProMedia Group expands internationally with acquisition of transport and HR titles from DVV Media International
Dutch professional publisher ProMedia Group has acquired the aviation, transport and HR portfolios of the UK-based DVV Media International. With the acquisition of renowned titles such as FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and HLPFI, ProMedia strengthens its international position and focuses on the further digitalisation of these brands. Following the acquisition, the organisation employs approximately 225 people.
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UPF Group looks to further expansion
UPF Group will soon begin a joint sales effort with Afrilink Ocean for a direct coastal breakbulk liner service connecting Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Mombasa, Kenya, focusing on southbound cargoes into South Africa.
Caldwell restructures in Canada
Illinois-headquartered lifting equipment manufacturer Caldwell Group has reorganised its Canadian sales structure, dividing the country into four regions.
AGL and Yusen Logistics partner in East Africa
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Kenya and Tokyo-headquartered Yusen Logistics have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to bolster their offering in East Africa.
Liebherr opens modernised branch in Riyadh
Saudi Liebherr Company has opened a modernised branch in Riyadh as the Germany-headquartered firm expands in Saudi Arabia.