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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Bielefeld branch.

To mark the occasion, the branch hosted an open house on April 10, offering customers and other guests a behind-the-scenes look at its operations.

Hellmann’s presence in Bielefeld dates back to 1950, when a small scheduling and sales office was established. Over the years, the branch has grown to become a leading logistics provider in the German region of East Westphalia. In 2018, Hellmann opened a state-of-the-art, digitally equipped road facility, serving various sectors, including industry, trade, and automotive. As the product portfolio expanded, the workforce has grown to over 150 employees.

East Westphalia is one of the strongest economic regions in North Rhine-Westphalia and a leading industrial hub in Germany. With its robust medium-sized businesses, numerous global market leaders, and high innovation, the region presents significant growth opportunities for Hellmann as a global logistics provider. Additionally, Bielefeld’s location along key transport routes makes it a strategic logistics hub in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Sven Eisfeld, Managing Director Germany, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics comments: “The growth of our Bielefeld branch over the past 75 years reflects our ongoing commitment to the region. We would like to sincerely thank our colleagues who make Hellmann what it is every day: an agile family business with a shared global vision: For the better. Together.”

Burghard Blüggel, Branch Manager Bielefeld, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics adds: “Burghard Blüggel, Branch Manager Bielefeld at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, adds: “We are thrilled that so many of our long-standing customers joined us. Their loyalty drives us to constantly seek new solutions for further growth. Building on this positive foundation, we look forward to continuing our success as the leading logistics provider in East Westphalia.”

By introducing the new Empowered by You employer brand, the Rhenus Group is taking an important strategic step to further strengthen its corporate culture and promote a sense of belonging among its employees worldwide.

A uniform employer brand is being established for the entire Group for the first time, creating a common self-image and further strengthening the team spirit across sites and national borders. The aim is to strengthen the working environment in which people feel valued, can develop their potential and identify with Rhenus in the long term.
A strong employer brand for a strong team

A clear and lived employer brand is a decisive factor for employee loyalty and satisfaction. It strengthens the sense of community, promotes exchange and ensures a high level of identification with the company. Companies with a strong internal corporate culture also record significantly higher employee satisfaction and lower staff turnover.

Dr. Joana Baetz, CHRO of the Rhenus Group and a member of the Management Board, explains: “Our employees are the heart of Rhenus – their commitment, their ideas and their entrepreneurial spirit drive us forward. We not only want to attract talented people with our new employer brand, but above all retain our existing employees in the long term and support them in their development. Empowered by You is more than just a guiding principle – it is a clear commitment to the people who shape Rhenus every day. Together, we are creating a culture of appreciation, trust and further development.”

The new Rhenus employer branding concept is based on four central pillars that define the employer value proposition: Entrepreneurship: Employees are encouraged to take responsibility and drive innovation; Purpose: Rhenus has an impact beyond logistics and shapes industries and economies; Opportunities: The focus is on career paths, further training opportunities and flexibility; Community: Team spirit, diversity and a strong corporate culture are fundamental components; From creative concept to global brand: the new employer brand comes to life

The introduction of the new employer brand is deliberately starting internally: As a first step, it will be brought to life in the global teams in order to create enthusiasm and further strengthen team cohesion. This includes company-wide information campaigns, interactive formats and opportunities for dialog.

One highlight is the Rhenus Empower Tour – an interactive roadshow through German and international Rhenus sites. A tour truck will be stopping off at various sites in Germany to experience the new identity and vision together with the employees.

In the long term, Empowered by You is intended to further develop a corporate culture in which all employees see themselves as part of a strong community – and as proud ambassadors of the Rhenus Group.

MGL Cargo Services, our members from Egypt, are glad to share a recent project they handled successfully involving a challenging movement of chillers.

The company were tasked with the lifting and rigging of six chillers up seven floors of a building.

These chillers were heavy, requiring a 650-ton crane with a 14-meter fly gib to maneuver them safely & securely.

“Our real challenge was the movement of the crane between antennas implanted on the roof.”
MGL Cargo conducted several surveys and planned this project extensively, alongside their stakeholders, ensuring this movement’s success.

Norsepower, the global leader in wind propulsion, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Equipment (Nantong) Co., Ltd. (CHIC) to accelerate the serial production, sales, installation, and service of Norsepower Rotor Sails in the region.

The partnership builds on Norsepower Rotor Sail Factory in Dafeng, China. This is the world’s first factory specializing in rotor sail manufacturing, which guarantees the needed capacity and high-quality in serial production of Norsepower’s products. Combined with this factory and Norsepower’s exclusive production hub in Poland, the new cooperation with CHIC strengthens the company’s ability to meet growing global demand.

By leveraging CHIC’s extensive resources in shipbuilding and offshore equipment, the collaboration will drive innovation in wind propulsion and further integrate Norsepower Rotor Sails into the regional market. The partnership aims to provide shipping companies with practical, cost-effective solutions to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in line with tightening IMO regulations.

Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower, commented: “This agreement marks a significant step forward in expanding access to wind propulsion solutions in China. By combining Norsepower’s technology leadership with CHIC’s shipbuilding expertise, we are creating a strong foundation for advancing sustainable shipping. We will achieve breakthroughs in both product supply efficiency and application expansion. We look forward to building on this collaboration and exploring further opportunities together.”

Zhang Jianxin, Deputy General Manager of CHIC, added: “We are excited to partner with Norsepower to advance wind propulsion technology. This cooperation will enhance innovation across product design, manufacturing, and business development, ensuring we deliver high-quality, energy-efficient solutions for the shipping industry.”

With increasing regulatory pressure to decarbonise shipping, Norsepower’s partnership with CHIC underscores the growing momentum behind wind propulsion. By combining expertise and resources, both companies are committed to accelerating the adoption of sustainable products and supporting the industry’s transition to a low-carbon future.

Express Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (EXG), member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, recently completed a landmark project involving the transportation of a 250 ton heavy, 500 MVA transformer over a distance of 1,929 kilometres.

The project involved the movement of an oversized transformer with dimensions of 10.2 meters in length, 4.3 meters in width, and 4.6 meters in height, weighing 250 ton. Given the sheer size and weight, every aspect of the operation demanded precise planning and flawless execution. A specialized 18-axle hydraulic trailer was deployed to ensure balanced weight distribution and to minimize stress on road infrastructure throughout the journey.

Understanding the challenges posed by India’s diverse and often restrictive transport infrastructure, the EXG team crafted a proactive and detailed route strategy. One of the standout achievements was the construction of three customized bypasses to overcome hurdles such as low-capacity bridges and sharp curves that couldn’t accommodate the transport vehicle.

Each bypass was engineered with razor-sharp precision, keeping clearance margins to a minimum, yet ensuring safe passage for the massive load. These infrastructure solutions were not only technically sound but also highly time-sensitive. They were constructed and completed within just 15 days, showcasing EXG’s exceptional project management skills, on-ground execution efficiency, and commitment to delivering time-sensitive infrastructure solutions under challenging conditions.

While the actual transportation phase took approximately 30 days, the overall project timeline was around 60 days. The most time-consuming and challenging phase was securing government permissions, which took nearly two months. These permissions were obtained well in advance to ensure adherence to the delivery timeline and to minimize the duration the heavy package would spend on the road. Navigating these bureaucratic processes required meticulous coordination, extensive documentation, and persistent follow-ups with multiple government agencies.

Another unique challenge was managing the large crowds that gathered near the bypasses during the cargo’s movement. Since these bypasses were constructed as part of EXG’s feasibility solution, the movement could only take place during the daytime, further contributing to public interest and gatherings. Ensuring public safety while staying on schedule became a critical part of the team’s operational focus. Effective crowd management and on-ground coordination were key to moving the cargo swiftly and safely through these narrow, custom-built paths.

Throughout the journey, safety remained a non-negotiable priority. Every phase from loading to transit to final unloading was executed with stringent safety checks and operational discipline. Thanks to the EXG team’s thorough route assessments, real-time risk mitigation strategies, and constant monitoring, the transformer reached its destination without a single incident of cargo or infrastructure damage.

This project wasn’t just about moving heavy cargo it was also about compliance and coordination at a high level. The EXG team worked hand-in-hand with various regulatory bodies, ensuring every document, permit, and clearance was secured in a timely manner. Their deep understanding of legal frameworks and procedural nuances played a crucial role in keeping the project on track.

After two years of intense construction, the eight gigantic elements of the Scheldt Tunnel are ready for their next journey.

At the construction dock in Zeebrugge, Belgium, Lantis and TM COTU, including DEME, have started flooding the basin with no less than 800,000 m³ of water, the equivalent of 320 Olympic swimming pools.

Once the dock is full, the tunnel elements, each larger than a football field and weighing up to 60,000 tonnes, will disappear beneath the surface, marking a symbolic moment in this impressive construction project.

Soon, these concrete giants will begin their 100+ km journey towards Antwerp, where they will be immersed to form the Scheldt Tunnel, a key link in the completion of the Antwerp Ring. The first element is scheduled to begin its 30-hour journey in May.

Well done to the entire construction team in Zeebrugge!

Fortune International, our members in Italy, have took on a 245 MW solar project (the Fenix project in Sicily), which will become the largest solar plant in the country.

“When it comes into operation, the plant will generate approximately 400 gigawatt hours per year!”

The sites for the solar plant have been carefully selected, and will be built on land of scarce agriculture value and high desertification risks.

Two transformers weighing 140 tons each have been delivered up to their designated site.

Thorough archaeological surveillance was conducted to ensure no archeological relevant locations are affected.

Established in 1991 and with 13 staff, Fortune International offer a full range of project cargo and heavy lift services. Managing Director, Paolo Federici is also the Vice President of the Italian Small Forwarders Association of Milan (SPEDAPI) and Secretary of the Propeller Club Port of Milan.

ABL is happy to announce that Subbi Nookala has been appointed to the role of Country Manager for ABL Norway.

Moving on from Principal Marine Consultant into this new role, Subbi will lead the ABL Norway operations, working closely with the European offices to continue to deliver high quality and value-added services to our clients.

On his new role, Subbi said, “I’m delighted to take on this new role and continue working alongside the talented team at ABL Norway. Our local capabilities, combined with ABL’s global reach, put us in a strong position to support clients across the maritime and energy sectors. I look forward to building on the momentum we’ve achieved so far and contributing further to ABL’s success in the region.”

Having spent the last 15 years in Norway, Subbi possesses a deep-rooted network in the country and neighbouring regions, making him ideally positioned to further enhance ABL’s service offerings within the Maritime Sector. Subbi will continue to drive growth initiatives in this sector while maintaining a strong focus on delivering Engineering Consultancy and MWS Services to ABL Norway’s clients.

Subbi succeeds Peter Kingsland, who will return to the UK to take up a new position at ABL Group company, Longitude, as Regional Business Line Director for Marine Operations in EMEA.

“Subbi’s appointment to this role is a reflection of the strong growth we’ve seen in ABL’s Maritime offering in Norway since he joined us in 2023. His leadership, local insight and technical expertise make him an excellent fit for this role. We also extend our sincere thanks to Peter Kingsland for his contribution to the Norway office, and wish him all the best in his new role with Longitude.” adds Ashley Perrett, Sub Regional Director: Northern Europe.

ABL Norway is located in Stavanger and will soon share office space with AGR, Ross Offshore and Techconsult from June 2025. The office is well placed to provide the multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting services that the Norwegian market demands and requires.

The local team has a wealth of experience, with expertise in large scale development and decommissioning projects, engineering design, analysis and verification, through to specialist maritime experience supporting Hull and Machinery and P&I instructions, marine audits and inspections.

Denholm Good Logistics Limited and Denholm UK Logistics Limited announced that they will come together under a single trading brand: Denholm Good Logistics.

This strategic move is designed to enhance the company’s market presence and reinforce its position as a leading independent third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

The coming together of both companies under the Denholm Good Logistics brand reflects a commitment to providing a fully integrated supply chain solution. With a comprehensive service offering that includes global freight forwarding, customs clearance, haulage, warehousing and distribution, this transition enables the company to drive greater efficiencies and innovation in the logistics sector.

Mr. Alan Platt, Managing Director of the Denholm Logistics Group, commented: “Bringing our businesses together under one brand is a strategic step towards a more unified and efficient service offering. Creating an integrated 3PL with owned assets across the entire supply chain strengthens our capabilities and enables us to deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions to our customers.”

The integration of the two brands will have no impact on existing corporate entities, partnerships, or operational processes. Denholm Good Logistics Limited and Denholm UK Logistics Limited will continue to operate as legal entities, ensuring continuity for clients and partners. Customers will continue to receive the same high level of service from the same dedicated teams, now under the Denholm Goods Logistics brand. The company remains committed to maintaining best in class standards of service while leveraging its expanded capabilities to drive growth and innovation in the logistics sector.

Mr. Martin Hall, Managing Director of Denholm UK Logistics, added: “Denholm UK Logistics has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality logistics solutions. This transition ensures we continue to strengthen our service offering under a single, recognisable brand while maintaining our commitment to operational excellence and customer service.”

Denholm Good Logistics, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for the United Kingdom, is part of the Denholm Group, a diversified, fifth-generation family-owned business operating across four key sectors: shipping, logistics, industrial, and seafoods. This affiliation provides Denholm Good Logistics with extensive resources and expertise, enhancing its ability to scale operations and meet evolving industry demands.

The global logistics provider Rhenus announces the opening of a new hub in Burgos dedicated to its B2B courier services, operated by its subsidiary Langarri Logistica, member of the Rhenus Group since 2019.

The new facility marks a significant expansion of B2B courier operations in Northern Spain. The Burgos hub is set to enhance the company’s capacity to serve businesses across the region, underscoring its commitment to efficient and reliable logistics.

The Burgos hub, operational since April, joins Langarri Logistica’s existing network of Cross Docking hubs in the Basque Country and Navarra, as well as Logrono and Santander. This expansion is part of the company’s plan to cover the entire northern region of Spain within the next two years.

The new hub will streamline the logistics process, reducing transit times and improving delivery reliability in the Area North of Castilla-Leon. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that rely on timely shipments of industrial spare parts. Local companies will have better access to efficient courier services, which can enhance their operational capabilities.

Langarri Logistica’s fleet of 180 vehicles handles over 1.5 million shipments annually. The company’s cross-dock service ensures smooth handling and delivery of various B2B products.

Service Highlights: Midday Service: Available exclusively in the Basque Country, this service guarantees morning pick-up and same-day delivery; Standard Courier Service: Offered with the rest of the bordering regions, providing reliable delivery tailored to business needs.

Specialized B2B Solutions: Tailored logistics for industries such as automotive (spare parts) and tire distribution.
Andoni Izquierdo, Member of Product Management Committee Rhenus Road Freight Iberia & Director of Langarri Logistica, commented: “The opening of our new hub in Burgos is a crucial step in our expansion plans. We aim to extend our coverage and provide our unique service to more businesses in the Country. In two years, we plan to cover the whole North of Spain with our courier service, ensuring businesses benefit from our efficient logistics solutions.”

Figures: Annual Shipments: Over 1.5 million shipments handled each year; Fleet: 180 vehicles dedicated to courier services; Hub Coverage: 6 logistics hubs – in the Basque Country and Navarra and 3 additional hubs in Santander, Logrono, and Burgos.

Company History and Milestones: Langarri Logistica, founded in 1988, has been a prominent player in regional transport of parcels and industrial pallets. Since being acquired by Rhenus in 2019, the company has achieved several key milestones: 2019: Acquisition by Rhenus Group, enhancing its logistics capabilities and market reach; 2021: Inauguration of a new warehouse in Elgóibar, Guipúzcoa, and Vitoria featuring advanced cross-docking facilities; 2022 – 2023: Opening of new hubs in Santander and Logrono, extending service coverage beyond the Basque Country; 2025: Opening of the new hub in Burgos, marking a significant step towards covering the entire northern region of Spain.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) organized the eighth meeting of the Fair Competition Promotion Committee (a compliance liaison meeting) at Iino Building on March 7.

The goal of liaison meetings is to energize the “K” LINE Group’s compliance activities and share information. For this recent Liaison Meeting, 24 compliance personnel from 15 Group companies based in Japan gathered to actively exchange views on the latest trends and initiatives.

In the Liaison Meeting, a guest speaker from PwC Risk Advisory LLC was invited. They lectured on trends in corporate misconduct, misconduct risk management and data analysis, and demonstrated an analytic system.

The Liaison Meeting also included presentations on the compliance measures of individual companies and a question-and-answer session to further share information about these companies’ initiatives. The participants shared advice regarding compliance measures at different companies each other.

In response to the recent growth of public interest in compliance, the “K” LINE Group has established a compliance structure by collaborating with its Group companies. By fulfilling the demands of society and maintaining the stakeholders’ trust the Group aims for both its sustainable growth and increase of its corporate value.

Kalmar has begun production of its electric empty container handler and heavy forklift truck at the company’s Shanghai manufacturing facility.

The production launch will be marked by a themed event, “Lift to New Heights,” which will be held in Shanghai on 10 April, with customers and dealer representatives participating.

Kalmar’s Shanghai plant, which opened in 2005, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The plant manufactures a broad range of high-quality material handling equipment, including reachstackers, forklift trucks, empty container handlers, and terminal tractors. Located at the southeastern tip of Shanghai near one of the world’s busiest ports, the facility serves customers in the Asia-Pacific, South America, India, Middle East and Africa regions.

The Kalmar electric empty container handler, capable of lifting up to 10 tonnes, enhances the decarbonisation of cargo-handling operations without compromising on productivity or safety. It is available with a variety of modular Lithium-Ion battery options and charging solutions, providing customers with flexibility and efficiency in their operations.

Kalmar’s heavy forklift trucks are designed for exceptional strength and reliability, ensuring smooth and secure handling of heavy loads. Having developed its first heavy-lifting forklift over 80 years ago, Kalmar has since delivered over 100,000 units to customers globally.

Alf-Gunnar Karlgren, President, Counter Balanced, Kalmar: “Producing these machines at our Shanghai plant brings us closer to our customers, leading to shorter lead times, reduced import duties, and lower freight costs, which all positions us to better serve our customers and drive future growth.”

YewBoon Teo, VP, Kalmar AMEA: “Adding electric empty container handlers and heavy forklifts to our Shanghai facility’s production lineup will significantly enhance our competitive edge. With these investments we are empowering our sales teams and dealers to lead the charge in this new electric era, as well as opening doors to the large forklift market and driving sustainable growth across the AMEA (Asia, Middle-East, Africa) region. Our sales teams are excited about this development and eager to secure more orders.”

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) appointed energy and marine consultancy ABL to develop an updated risk assessment standard aimed specifically at superyacht refit yards.

The new standard is based on the current JH143 standard for shipyard risk assessment.

ABL will draw upon knowledge from its expert JH143 and yacht specialist surveyors from different locations around the world, to ensure that the new standard will be fit for purpose, valuable to the industry and user-friendly for the surveyors.

The JH143 Shipyard risk assessment process was originally developed by ABL to assess risks at a shipyard, allowing underwriters to consider their exposure and to mitigate risks where possible.

“A superyacht refit shipyard is quite a different environment to a commercial yard and the risks are different. For example, overspray in a commercial yard may not be catastrophic, but overspray landing on a superyacht can result in a claim in the multiple millions.” Adam Jackson, ABL’s Head of Yacht Services and Director of Marine Engineering for the UK.

ABL Yachts, part of ABL, is a service provider to the insurance industry, yacht brokers, management companies and owners worldwide. ABL Yachts offers clients a large multi-disciplinary superyacht survey team with a collective experience measured in hundreds of years, combined with the support of one of the marine industry’s most experienced suppliers of consultancy services.

ABL is part of Oslo-listed consultancy group ABL Group ASA.

CEVA Logistics is strengthening its pharmaceutical logistics offer with the construction of a new warehouse in the Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport Business Park.

The new 17,000 m² facility will offer transport and logistics value-added services for the domestic and international healthcare market starting in early 2026.

CEVA Logistics announced the start of the construction on the new logistics center in Entzheim (67) which will manage tailor-made pharmaceutical operations. Strategically located in the heart of the Strasbourg Airport Business Park, the facility will benefit from close to airport facilities, cargo players, airlines, as well as customs and police services, thus offering a complete, integrated logistics solution coupled with a high level of security for customers in the pharmaceutical sector.

Planned to accommodate large volumes of healthcare products, the platform, with its height of more than 17 meters, its quays equipped to receive active air containers, will have state-of-the-art inventory management and traceability systems. In addition, it will benefit from the latest innovations in automation, ensuring smooth and secure management of activities.

Modern and designed to maximize the efficiency and responsiveness of warehousing and logistics operations, the site will offer 3 controlled temperature zones (+15°C to +25°C/+2°C to +8°/-25°C), ensuring the best storage conditions for medical products.

In line with CEVA’s strong commitment to improving the sustainability performance of its sites and local communities, the logistics center will be built to meet BREEAM[1] certifications in the “Very Good” and “Biodiversity” categories as well as featuring rooftop solar installations for renewable energy. The facility will also meet international certification standards such as TAPA FSR B, TSR 2 and ISO 13485, criteria of excellence for cargo safety and security.

With this new location in Entzheim, CEVA is further strengthening its presence in the Alsace region of France with five logistics sites, three of which are temperature-controlled. The new facility will be CEVA’s second in Entzheim, with existing facilities located in Sausheim, Mulhouse, and a site in Strasbourg that was a result of the acquisition of the pharmaceutical activities of Stef Logistique Santé in 2024. With this future hub, CEVA will have 70,000 m² of space in the region, including 32,000 m² dedicated to the healthcare sector.

Fabrice Dalla Muta, Director of Operations, Healthcare, at CEVA Logistics in France, said, “The construction of this new logistics site, designed to meet the constraints and requirements of our customers in the pharmaceutical industry, marks a new step in our strategy to develop our logistics activities for this sector. We have acquired extensive expertise in logistics operations for healthcare products and are recognized as a leading player in this field. With this new strategically located facility, we will continue to support our customers in their development and growth.”