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13.06.2024

Driving for excellence in sustainability

Lenovo presented Geodis with the ‘Logistics Sustainability Excellence Award’ at its recent annual Global Supplier Conference 2024 in Shenzhen, China, with Chris Cahill (left), managing director, Middle East and Indian...

13.06.2024

Cargo trains switch from diesel to HVO

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Freightliner have adopted hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel to power rail cargo journeys in the UK. The 100% renewable fuel is made from raw materials such as vegetable oils, waste-based fat...

13.06.2024

Additional space for Milan Bergamo Airport

Milan Bergamo airport has opened the expanded northern apron and a new taxiway designed to support the airport’s growth and enhance the overall efficiency of operations. The expanded apron now includes three new aircraft...

13.06.2024

High container demand raises Singapore prices

Recent data from Container xChange indicates a significant rise in container prices and leasing rates at the port of Singapore due to global congestion. From October 2023 to May 2024, average container prices surged by 26%, while...

13.06.2024

An eventful spring congress

At this year’s spring congress, the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) brought almost 300 members together to discuss the sector’s developments and growth. Between the 23 and 24 May, members gathered in Baveno,...

13.06.2024

TGE moves to electrify Australia’s truck fleet

The Australian transport and logistics company has secured an AUD 30 million (EUR 18.5 million) financial commitment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to accelerate the electrification of its truck fleet and help...

13.06.2024

Multimodality wins the prize

Annually, the Austrian Logistics Network Association (VNL) awards the Austrian Logistics Prize to the most innovative logistics project of the year. The rail logistics company ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Transporeon, a...

13.06.2024

CCA welcomes new members

The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has appointed Vijan Chetty, general manager, perishable products export control board (PPECB) as its new treasurer, and two new board members as it commits to new projects. Natalie Niers,...

13.06.2024

Public subsidy for ammonia supply project

Japan Petroleum Exploration, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, IHI Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have received approval for their survey to establish an ammonia supply base in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, under the...

13.06.2024

Metso's new Chilean centre

Metso, a logistics provider for the minerals and mining industry, has opened its new distribution hub in Vina del Mar, Chile, marking a further expansion into the South American market. From the new centre, Metso will be able...

13.06.2024

UP serves new railport in Utah

Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) celebrated the opening of the new Savage Cedar City Transload facility in Utah (USA) last week. The facility provides transload services between trucks and railcars, and on-site storage for...

13.06.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Cats can’t taste sweet things.

13.06.2024

Abu Dhabi to become next pharma hub

During the BIO International Convention 2024, the department of health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio), Etihad Airways and AD Ports Group inked a...

12.06.2024

Another three years at FRA

The air cargo centre of the Swiss aviation services company Swissport at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) has successfully re-achieved the Iata Ceiv Pharma certification for yet another three years. The certification...

12.06.2024

From Knorr-Bremse to Nexxiot

Nexxiot’s board of directors has selected Maximilian Eichhorn as new CEO. Previously vice president digital products and services at Knorr-Bremse, Eichhorn brings experience in steering digital innovation and creating scalable...

12.06.2024

Hanoi-Europe train launched

The new service, introduced by Yusen Logistics, is one of the few solutions that uses rail connections between Asean member countries and Europe. Shipments are transported from Hanoi, Vietnam to Chongqing, China by freight...

12.06.2024

Small cargo owners benefit

DP World’s digital platform Sea Rates and Singapore-based CP World Group have seen significant growth in supporting small cargo owners, with bookings and shipment tracking up 39% since last year. The partnership has enhanced...

12.06.2024

Representing Belgium and the Netherlands

Rotra Air & Ocean has joined the Waco System network for both Belgium and the Netherlands. The company has amassed over 100 years’ expertise in both countries and runs offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels....

12.06.2024

China sends more industry-trains to Europe

Last Saturday, 8 June 2024, China-Europe Express Railway dispatched the first, direct express freight train from Shanghai in China to Düsseldorf and Neuss in Western Germany. Over 100 cities in twelve Eurasian countries are now...

12.06.2024

Three new directors for the board

The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has elected Denise Hill (centre), Ian Mallon (left) and Chris Packwood (right) to its board of directors. Denise Hill joined Bifa’s secretariat in April last year, as a...