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20.08.2024

Gotthard: test runs in the west tunnel

Following the derailment of a freight train a year ago, the 57 km Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland is now due to be fully reopened on 2 September. Trial operations have been running since yesterday (Monday, 19 August 2024)....

20.08.2024

An AI software to optimise cargo flows

Mabkargo has selected Unisys and its logistics optimisation solution to enhance its operational efficiency, capacity utilisation, and service delivery. The Unisys software turns complex data into strategic insights by leveraging...

20.08.2024

Austria goes paperless

The digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road freight has entered into force in Austria, providing the legal foundation for fully paperless road freight. Austria is the 37th country to join...

20.08.2024

Palletspace premiers

15th August saw the debut of Palletspace, a new website aiming to digitalise and simplify pallet and warehousing management. Powered by the start-up Warespace, this website launched an offering which has previously been used...

20.08.2024

Six firms to assess biomethane use in Hokkaido

A group of organisations, including Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower, have launched a joint study on producing and using biomethane from animal manure at...

20.08.2024

Wallenius reshuffles management team

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is adding the new role of chief strategy and corporate development officer to its group executive management. Mike Hynekamp, currently COO Logistics, will take over this position as of August of this year....

20.08.2024

VTG delivers HOA hopper wagons to UK

The new HOA hoppers were built at Greenbrier’s wagon manufacturing facility in Poland. VTG recently delivered the first batch of 34 of the 203 vehicles to Mendip Rail in UK. The remaining wagons are scheduled for completion and...

20.08.2024

B777F complements freighter fleet

Lufthansa Cargo welcomed its 18th B777 freighter at Frankfurt airport last Saturday, 17 August 2024. The long-haul freighter was transferred directly from the Boeing factory in Everett, USA, to the cargo airline's largest hub....

20.08.2024

Partnering with a PVC producer

Greiwing Logistics for you (Greiwing) is now taking over bagging and silo train loading of packaged and bulk PVC goods, thus expanding its collaboration with the manufacturer Westlake Vinnolit. Greiwing has been providing...

20.08.2024

After 50 years of distinguished service

Founder and executive chairman of Unipart Group, Dr John M. Neill CBE, will retire after a career spanning five decades. Neill’s journey began with General Motors, where he quickly rose to become the youngest overseas...

20.08.2024

Potential ILA strike in US East Coast ports

A strike by the US East Coast port workers' union (ILA), if initiated on 1 October, could severely disrupt container handling, with an estimated 2.3 million teu expected in October. This translates to 74,000 teu impacted daily,...

20.08.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The northern hemisphere is 1.5° Celsius warmer than the southern hemisphere.

20.08.2024

Mammoth opens the door

Four years after having begun to design, develop, convert and support the development of passenger to freighter conversions, Mammoth Freighters has reached another major milestone in its 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion...

20.08.2024

New parcel service Down Under

From Australia to New Zealand and beyond: Cirro E-Commerce has launched cross-border shipping services operating out of Australia to various destinations worldwide. Based in both Sydney and Melbourne, Cirro’s new service...

20.08.2024

Two more senior executives for Stobart

Stobart, a UK- based logistics and distribution provider, has made two appointments to its leadership team. Craig Moore joins as retail director, bringing extensive external experience, while Lee Havard has been promoted...

20.08.2024

Tecplata: Argentina’s first carbon neutral port

Tecplata, a subsidiary of ICTSI in Argentina, has become the first port in the country to achieve carbon neutral certification. This milestone reflects Tecplata's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, promote renewable energy,...

19.08.2024

Increased rail capacity in Virginia

After two years of construction, the central rail yard of the US port of Virginia has been enhanced with two new rail track bundles and three all-electric cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes. The extension gives additional rail...

19.08.2024

Still innovating after nearly 30 years

Mumbai-based global vertical SaaS company Kale Logistics Solutions has appointed a new chief innovation officer. Sanjeev Madavi has nearly 30 years of experience in digital transformation and innovation in the international...

19.08.2024

Cargo-Partner tests e-truck in Slovenia

The Scania P25 electric truck is designed for use in urban, suburban and intercity traffic. It can carry up to 20 m of cargo with a capacity of up to 18 pallet places. The battery pack has a range of 200 to 250 km per charge,...

19.08.2024

Exploring nuclear propulsion for container ships

Lloyd's Register (LR) and Core Power have launched a joint study to explore the regulatory framework required for a next-generation nuclear-propelled feeder containership in Europe. This collaboration, which includes Maersk,...