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06.05.2024

An unprecedented cargo route

This month marked the beginning of the unprecedented cargo route between Europe and Florianópolis, operated by Latam Cargo Chile and departing from Amsterdam (Netherlands) on Mondays and Brussels (Belgium) on Thursdays. The...

03.05.2024

Strengthening the Canadian team

Deugro Canada has reinforced its team in Vancouver by appointing Laszlo Szentirmai as project manager and Mike Weiner as business development manager Canada. Szentirmai has worked in the logistics industry since 2005 - five...

03.05.2024

US class I railway tests loco prototype

The first of six hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and its partner ZTR will undergo extensive testing in May in a UP facility and rail yard in the USA. The prototype has the...

03.05.2024

Big investments required for next decade

The Espo Port Investments Study 2024, which was released at the European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) Conference in Paris, highlights the EUR 80 billion investment needs for European ports over the next decade. Prepared by...

03.05.2024

Years too late, but in time for World Leopard Day

After a journey of almost 13,000 km, two leopards called Alda and Ginny, mother and daughter, are now finally experiencing the space, safety, and natural habitat of their forever home. On this, International Leopard Day, Born...

03.05.2024

Globalink augments heavy haulage fleet

The Kazakhstan-headquartered transport specialist has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities by integrating 35 advanced 540 HP 6X4 heavy tractors in its heavy-haulage fleet. This recent upgrade will improve the...

03.05.2024

Implementing automation in Italy

Dematic has provided an Italian specialist for industrial automation, system integration and information technology with an automation solution that is set to cut picking time by almost 50%. The Atlanta (GA, USA)-based...

03.05.2024

A dual role at Ameriflight

Ameriflight, an USA-based largest part 135 cargo airline, has appointed Patrick Fluegeman as president and chief operating officer. He will be responsible for planning and executing current and future business operations....

03.05.2024

Captured carbon logistics node for Sweden

The feasibility study of the Nice project – Norvik Infrastructure CCS East Sweden – has demonstrated the viability of establishing a logistics node for captured carbon dioxide at Stockholm Norvik Port. This node will serve as a...

03.05.2024

Circular economy in Colombia

On 25 April, as part of Earth and Children's Day, Avianca Cargo and Expeditors held their first donation event of school kits in Cartagena to children who are part of the programmes of Aldeas Infantiles SOS in Colombia, which is...

03.05.2024

Europa takes the next step

Europa Road has won a contract to operate new, daily linehauls from the Netherlands to the UK for DPD Netherlands. The trucks will run exclusively on HVO-100 fuel. The deal marks the next step in its sustainable journey as it...

03.05.2024

GW goes green in Greenland

Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is providing logistical support for a climate research project in Greenland. Scientists will venture onto the ice sheet to measure its thickness and density. Covering the distance largely on foot or on skis,...

03.05.2024

The pillars of success

Greiwing logistics for you is celebrating two significant service anniversaries: On the first photo, Reinhold Parusel (right), who has been working as a mechanic at the family-run company's Greven site for 30 years, is being...

03.05.2024

Carrier gets advice on cutting emissions

Tristar Eships, part of the Dubai-based Tristar Group, has engaged Wärtsilä Corporation to decarbonise its operations. Initially, this partnership will focus on reducing carbon emissions for two tankers in Tristar's fleet....

03.05.2024

From cartons to multiuse packaging

Smart Container Loop is planning five more years of collaboration with the German electronics retailer. The companies have been working together on sustainable distribution since 2019. Expert SE, a retail group for consumer...

03.05.2024

UK ready for ETCS trials

The DB Cargo locomotive 66039 is the ‘first in class’ (FIC) engine in the UK to be retrofitted with European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment. The loco will now undergo dynamic testing at RIDC and after that accumulate more...

03.05.2024

MPC Capital reshuffles top management

The supervisory board of the Hamburg-based asset and investment manager MPC Capital has promoted Constantin Baack (middle) to CEO with effect from the end of the annual general meeting on 13 June 2024. Ulf Holländer will step...

03.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The skin is the largest organ in a human body.

03.05.2024

Heading back home?

The lions Vasylyna and Nikola embarked on a significant journey on 25 April as they boarded a Martinair Cargo 747 freighter aircraft headed for South Africa. This remarkable flight marks a new chapter in the lives of these...

Mehr Zählbares aus Berlin?

Strategie für sämtliche deutsche Häfen als Etappen-Geburt. Die deutsche Hafenwirtschaft will mehr Hilfe vom Bund. Bislang standen die Seehäfen und die fünf Bundesländer, in denen sie liegen, mit der Finanzierung faktische alleine...