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30.08.2024

Building an air-rail-road hub in Liège

In Belgium, Liege airport and Liège Logistics Intermodal (LLI) are joining forces to develop a new air-rail-road hub. In a first phase, the two partners will modernise and extend the existing road-rail platform for EUR 22 million...

30.08.2024

Containership fires trigger TT safety alert

TT Club, an international freight and logistics insurance provider, is urging greater diligence and improved communication throughout the global supply chain following a recent increase in containership fires. Four major...

30.08.2024

Thai Airways picks Indian GSSA

Aeroprime Group has been appointed as the exclusive cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA) for Thai Airways in Delhi, India, effective Sunday, 1 September 2024. Thai Airways International, Thailand’s national carrier...

30.08.2024

Competec regroups

The Competec trading group is being restructured. The group as a whole will now be known as Brack Alltron - named after the two strong brands that form the core of the company as equal partners. On the front line, Alltron will...

30.08.2024

From the USA to Canada and back

Adding to its cross-border solutions between the USA and Canada, Asendia USA has announced the expansion of its network and delivered duty paid service. New facilities have been opened, bringing the company’s North American...

30.08.2024

Switzerland: increasing road safety

Switzerland will introduce new working and rest time regulations (ARV) from 1 July 2026. They will apply to full-time drivers of delivery vans in cross-border commercial freight traffic. The amendments are in line with the...

30.08.2024

E-sail technology set to cut costs and emissions

The Amasus-owned “Eems Traveller” will dock at the port of Hamburg during the maritime trade fare SMM 2024 to be held early next month. The ship features Bound4Blue’s e-sail technology, a wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS)...

30.08.2024

SAS emerges from restructuring proceedings

SAS has successfully completed its restructuring proceedings, initiated two years ago, and emerged from chapter 11 in the USA and the reorganisation of the Swedish company, concluding in the investment of USD 1.2 billion. The...

30.08.2024

Supporting foreign personnel working in Japan

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and the Bank of Nagoya have signed a business agreement regarding support for foreign personnel working in Japan. Specifically, the partners will help companies meet their growing demand for foreign...

30.08.2024

Three e-trucks for Vienna

Collaborating with DM Drogerie Markt, Quehenberger Logistics has debuted three new electric trucks as part of its fleet. This project, originally approved at the beginning of the year, sees Quehenberger using electric vehicles to...

30.08.2024

ZTO Express to optimise its logistics network

The Chinese transport company ZTO Express has received 400 autonomous heavy-duty trucks that were developed in collaboration with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle (DFCV). The trucks are equipped with...

30.08.2024

Tecplata expands capacity

Tecplata, a container terminal near Buenos Aires, has successfully dredged its marine channels to 10 m, setting a standard for the city’s terminals. Tecplata’s next aim is to deepen its access channel to 14 m, further enhancing...

30.08.2024

X2.3 to complete first hover flight

The Aero2 is Dufour Aerospace’s tilt-wing drone. The Swiss company has put several prototypes through their paces over the past years. Last week, it achieved another major milestone, as the Aero2 production-ready version — called...

30.08.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The Atlantic is saltier than the Pacific.

Paris rückt näher ans Meer

MSC baut Multimodalterminal im Norden der französischen Hauptstadt. In wenigen Monaten werden bei Paris neue Services angeboten, die normalerweise im Portfolio von Seehafenterminals stehen. Die neue Anlage, die in...

29.08.2024

M&M: a gateway to India

Militzer and Münch has launched a new country unit in India. Based in Mumbai, the office has begun to operate its sea and airfreight services, particularly for customers in the pharmaceutical sector. Following expansions in...

29.08.2024

Platform to improve e-trucks supply

DAF Trucks has joined forces with the HDV Booking to increase the availability of fully electric HGVs for long-haul transports, for instance with the DAF XF Electric model. HDV Booking is a new consortium that includes...

29.08.2024

Leschaco attains AEO level 2

Leschaco has gained an authorised economic operator (AEO) certificate for its operations in South Africa. The attained level 2 accreditation is the highest level in the country. AEO certification is becoming increasingly...

29.08.2024

New Singapore base for Daphne Technology

Daphne Technology has launched a new subsidiary, Daphne Technology Singapore, to serve as the central hub for its maritime operations in Asia-Pacific. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable maritime practices,...

29.08.2024

CMA CGM Air Cargo’s first transpac freight service

With its third B777-200F, taken over on 18 August and operated by Atlas Air, CMA CGM Air Cargo has inaugurated a new transpacific route. This milestone represents a significant step in the company's global expansion strategy and...