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12.12.2024

Albatros Express augments transport portfolio

Transfracht will increase the frequency of some of its services from 15 December. The Albatros Express will operate six weekly roundtrips between Enns and Graz (both Austria) and the port of Koper (Slovenia) and the German...

12.12.2024

Moselle: lock closure disrupts supply chains

The closure of the Moselle lock at the Müden barrage (Germany) after a ship collision has severely impacted the regional economy, particularly industries such as oil, food, and steel. Inland ports have called for prompt...

12.12.2024

First of 120 e-trucks delivered to Duvenbeck

The German automotive logistics specialist recently put the first Man e-truck into service. The ultra-low liner eTGX semitrailer tractor has been specially developed for the loading volume requirements of automotive logistics and...

12.12.2024

Tackling post-Brexit exports

Europa Worldwide is using its road haulage division to help UK businesses tackle the barriers around post-Brexit customs processes and regulations. To support SMEs and exporters facing these issues, Europa Road has launched...

12.12.2024

Expanded services to drive trade opportunities

Jaxport is set to extend its global trade connections in 2025 through strategic alliances with major ocean carriers following the dissolution of the 2M Alliance. Key developments include the Gemini Cooperation’s new direct...

12.12.2024

Connie Award: promoting industry awareness

The 2024 Connie Award goes to Allen Clifford (right), executive vice president, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA). “I am proud to say that for over 50 years, the Connie Award has honoured industry executives who...

12.12.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Because the intervertebral discs lose fluid during the day, we are 3 cm shorter in the evening than in the morning.

12.12.2024

Embracing digital solutions

Emirates SkyCargo has introduced a new tool to its digital landscape for cargo operations. Empowering customers with real-time data and information for a seamless booking experience, E-Quote marks a significant milestone on the...

12.12.2024

Knorr-Bremse accelerates automation

Movu Robotics is enhancing Knorr-Bremse’s hub in Lisieux, France with shuttles and elevators by using automation to optimise its manufacturing operations. Knorr-Bremse has been producing braking systems for rail and...

12.12.2024

G&W’s short line to handle services for UP

Union Pacific (UP) is transferring its local service in Eugene Yard, Oregon, to Genesee & Wyoming (G&W)'s Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad (Corp). The change allows the US class I railway to reduce the number of...

12.12.2024

Westjet Cargo launches blood donation campaign

The shipping and trade service Westjet Cargo has been transporting blood and plasma products for the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) for over five years. To strengthen the relationship between the organisations, the airline...

12.12.2024

Second neo-Panamax container ship delivered

OOCL has unveiled its second 16,828 teu container vessel, “OOCL Iris,” built by Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks). This vessel, the second in a series of ten, features advanced technologies for operational...

12.12.2024

Airport association elects new leadership

The general assembly of the German Airports Association (ADV) has elected Aletta von Massenbach as the new president of the association. She will be supported by two vice presidents, Lars Redeligx from Düsseldorf airport and...

«Bergvölker» halten ihr Wort

Brigl und Tisa verbessern die Transportlinie Italien–Schweiz. Seit September haben die beiden Familienunternehmen Brigl aus Bozen und Tisa aus Widnau ihr gemeinsames Angebot verbessert. Dazu äusserten sich Dr. Michaela...

11.12.2024

Hinterland train to link Trieste and Milan region

SBB Cargo International has launched a new rail connection in Italy for Alpe Adria, a logistics specialist for coordinated road, rail and sea transport. The new service began with two round trips from Trieste to Sacconago/Busto...

11.12.2024

New carbon inset scheme at London Gateway

DP World has launched the world’s first container port “carbon inset programme” at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, starting 1 January 2025. The six-month trial offers importers 50 kg of independently...

11.12.2024

FedEx expands Czech capacity

FedEx has doubled its capacity in Czechia with a new facility spanning 2,600 sqm of warehousing and office spaces. The hub in Plzeň additionally offers 23 docking bays for courier vans and eight docks for linehaul vehicles. Set...

11.12.2024

Amerijet: 50 years of air cargo in Latin America

Amerijet International Airlines is celebrating its 50th birthday. The Miami-based airfreight company started out in 1974 with a single aircraft, as reported in a press release. Meanwhile, Amerijet operates twelve Boeing 767...

11.12.2024

E-truck with trailers for general cargo network

DB Schenker is further expanding its e-fleet and has purchased 40 Volvo FM electric trucks for Germany. The all-electric 20 t trucks, which can also be fitted to pull trailers, are suitable for urban and regional deliveries....

11.12.2024

Investors back Syroco’s emission-cutting platform

Syroco has secured EUR 7.5 million in series A funding from Alter Equity, Seventure Partners, and previous investors to advance its AI-powered weather routing and vessel optimisation platform aimed at reducing maritime fuel...