Jeroen Eijsink to lead HHLA from 1 October 2025
Jeroen Eijsink has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), with his term beginning on 1 October 2025. The supervisory board of the company has granted an initial three-year mandate. Aged 52, Eijsink previously held senior leadership roles at Deutsche Post DHL, C.H. Robinson and Girteka. He will take over from current CEO Angela Titzrath, who is set to step down on 30 September 2025 after nine years at the helm.
Amazon drops €300 million project in Dublin due to energy shortage
Amazon has scrapped plans for a major logistics centre in Dublin, estimated to be worth 300 million euros, due to the inability to secure a sufficient electricity supply. The proposed distribution hub could have created up to 500 jobs. According to The Irish Times, negotiations with grid operator EirGrid stalled over national network capacity issues. The case highlights growing difficulties in Ireland’s energy infrastructure, which is under increasing strain from the high demand of large technology companies.
MSC launches direct service between Asia and West Africa
Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the launch of a new weekly direct service called Iroko, linking Asia and West Africa from 10 September. The service will connect China and Singapore with the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Benin and Angola. The ports of call include Ningbo, Nansha, Singapore, Pointe-Noire, Cotonou, Lagos, Onne, Lobito and Xiamen. MSC aims to improve transit times to Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Namibia, while strengthening its position in the Nigerian and Beninese markets. This initiative follows the company’s deployment of 24,000 TEU vessels on Africa-bound routes, confirming the growing importance of Asia–Africa trade flows.
Successful test in China for the YH-1000 cargo drone
The YH-1000 unmanned cargo aircraft, developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), has successfully completed a test flight in a mountainous region within the Chongqing municipality. The round trip between Liangping and Wulong involved delivering a 400-kilogram crate to Liangping airport. The drone covered 134 kilometres, passing over five peaks above one thousand metres and crossing the Wujiang canyon and the Yangtze river. The operation demonstrated the aircraft’s ability for interregional travel and autonomous return in complex environments. Equipped with ultra-fast take-off and landing, a range of up to ten hours, and a payload exceeding 1,000 kilograms, the YH-1000 is designed to operate across diverse terrain and link urban and remote areas. Further operational trials are planned pending regulatory approval.
Dachser takes delivery of seven new electric trucks
Dachser has taken delivery of the first seven of fifteen eActros 600 electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks at the Wörth am Rhein facility. These vehicles will be used for long-distance transport operations at the company’s sites in Hamburg, Karlsruhe, Dortmund and Freiburg, as part of its broader ecological transition strategy. The remaining eight trucks will arrive in the coming months. Dachser has been using electric vehicles for over a decade and currently operates more than 140 electric trucks across Europe. Its collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Trucks, ongoing since 2019, also includes leasing options and digital fleet management services.
DKV Mobility expands charging network in Switzerland
DKV Mobility has added 2,200 new charging points in Switzerland to its network through a partnership with Move Mobility. Most of the new stations are fast or ultra-fast chargers (up to 150 kW) and can be accessed with the DKV Card +Charge or via the app. The integration, managed by subsidiary GreenFlux, strengthens DKV Mobility’s presence in the country and improves coverage along key transport corridors. With over one million charging points across Europe, including 14,000 in Switzerland alone, the company is consolidating its position as a key player in international electric mobility.
