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NYK's record logistics bet has to earn its keep before numbers show it

In case you missed it: NYK just recently raised full-year guidance on stronger container, dry bulk and energy markets and lifted its dividend to match, but the logistics arm it just poured more money into than any other acquisition in the group's history just swung to a loss on the page. The real test of that bet, a €1bn-plus wager on European healthcare logistics, will not show up in a quarterly print for years, and the sell-side is not ...

Tobias Deil appointed director of forwarding for DACH at Geodis

Geodis has appointed Tobias Deil as its new director of freight forwarding for the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) sub-region. Mr Diel has more than 25 years' experience in international transport and logistics, across forwarding, business development, sales, and corporate management, most recently as co-CEO and MD of Ceva Air & Ocean Germany and Ceva Freight Germany. He began his career with an apprenticeship in freight forwarding at Geis Group in 2000, which was acquired by SDV in 2004, then Bolloré Logistics in 2014, and finally became part of Ceva in 2024. Marc Meier, DACH MD, said: "With his many years of international experience and strategic vision, Tobias will provide important impetus for the further development of our freight forwarding business. Together with the teams, he will work to further expand our market position in the region and actively help shape the future of our business." Mr Deil said: "What a first week it has been. Full of energy, inspiring conversations, and genuine exchange. Above all, I have met great people who made the start truly special. "The passion and expertise in this team are impressive, and I am convinced we will achieve great things together. Thank you for a strong start. Now let's build on this momentum."

LATAM Cargo completes big cat charter operation in Americas

LATAM Cargo has successfully operated a dedicated charter flight transporting eight tigers and seven lions from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Denver, Colorado in the US, with a technical stop in Santiago, Chile. The flight was carried out following a rescue operation by animal welfare organisation Four Paws International and the big cats will now be relocated to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado. This operation is part of a global effort that Four Paws International has described as one of the world's largest relocations of captive big cats, moving a total of 30 animals simultaneously from South America to North America and Africa. LATAM Cargo was selected to operate the North American leg of this mission in collaboration with freight forwarder DSV, Four Paws International, and the origin agent, Intermodal Logistics Services S.A. Given the scale of the challenge -- involving 5.4 metric tons of cargo (2.5 tons corresponding to the animals and 2.9 tons to the specialised transport crates) -- the operation required extensive planning that began weeks before take off. To support the operation, LATAM Cargo mobilised a multidisciplinary team of more than 15 professionals across commercial, products, operational standards & procedures, legal, quality, operations, ramp, and warehouse, among other areas. The teams worked in close coordination to ensure technical alignment, route feasibility, and regulatory compliance of the transport crates. The operation strictly adhered to the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), said LATAM Cargo. This ensured controlled conditions for pressurization, temperature, and continuous ventilation inside the Boeing 767 freighter hold. In addition, as an integral part of the planning process focused on animal welfare, the airline rigorously validated CITES permits, along with all health, veterinary, and regulatory requirements applicable at origin, in transit, and at destination. The journey also included continuous monitoring by a dedicated specialist, who accompanied the animals on board and supervised ramp procedures. Every movement was planned in advance to minimise exposure, waiting times, and handling of the animals. Upon arrival in Denver, the animals were transferred directly and swiftly to specially equipped trucks provided by the sanctuary, minimising the time spent on the ramp before beginning their final ground journey to Keenesburg. Daniel Leng, senior vice president of operations at LATAM Cargo, said: "Operationally, executing a charter for 15 big cats means coordinating a highly complex operation where there is no margin for deviation. "It requires aligning multiple teams in strict compliance with IATA LAR, ensuring a controlled environment inside the Boeing 767 cargo hold, and ensuring efficient ground transfers. "It is a high-precision logistics operation that demonstrates our technical capabilities and expertise in transporting live animals safely."