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22.05.2024

Finnair resumes flights to Tartu

Finnair will resume flights to Tartu, Estonia, from 2 June 2024. The airline suspended flights on this service for a month so that Tartu airport could introduce an approach solution that doesn’t require a GPS signal. The...

22.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The eel has the best sense of smell of all animals.

21.05.2024

Foynes freight line to reopen by end of 2024

The Irish Foynes to Limerick railfreight line project recently reached a major milestone when Iarnród Éireann began laying down the track on this section of the rail network. The existing old track, including rails, sleepers and...

21.05.2024

Stemming a 23,000 t ship with Scheuerle equipment

Heavy-load logistics provider Fagioli, based in Manvel TX (USA), set three world records recently. Positioned on 880 Scheuerle SPMT axle lines and using the thrust of 28 PPUs (power pack units), Fagioli transported the 23,163 t...

21.05.2024

Maersk facility with 120 loading bays

A specialised Maersk cross-docking facility is located on Maersk’s Maasvlakte II terminal in the heart of the port of Rotterdam. It is scheduled to come on stream at the end of 2024 and will speed up cargo flows from arrival...

21.05.2024

Positive trends in container traffic

The port of Hamburg witnessed positive trends in Q1/2024, with container throughput increasing by 1.1% to 1.9 million teu despite challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. Notably, trade with the USA set a...

21.05.2024

Taking over Toniebox fulfilment

Arvato is taking over logistics operations for the German audio cube manufacturer Tonies, comprising both the e-commerce and B2B segments. From warehousing and order picking to transport and distribution, Arvato will be in charge...

21.05.2024

Boosting local expertise

Chapman Freeborn has expanded its European senior management teams in Poland, Finland, and Italy as part of its ongoing strategy to ensure local expertise and greater customer facing presence throughout its global network....

21.05.2024

Fully prepared for UAE-Placi

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is fully prepared for the UAE pre-loading advance cargo information (Placi) regulations, ensuring that partners and customers will experience no disruptions in their...

21.05.2024

Duisport to digitise forklift operations

Duisport and ForkOn have expanded their partnership to include forklift fleet management following a successful pilot project. ForkOn’s telematics technology will be integrated into 80 forklifts at 13 sites in Duisburg, enhancing...

21.05.2024

A new look for network trailers

Pallet-Track in the UK is investing GBP 100,000 in dual liveries for its shareholder members network at its 20 years’ business jubilee. The pallet network has already helped to put 14 trailers on the road in the new dual-branded...

21.05.2024

Celebrating a centenary

Drachten (Netherlands)-based Sparck Technologies will be 100 years old in less than a month. Its business has developed from the mechanisation of clogs production all the way to modern packaging solutions. Sparck Technologies’...

21.05.2024

Dubai and digital

Lufthansa Cargo, which has just added a stop at Dubai (DWC) on its B777F flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt, has signed a consulting deal with Manyone. The Copenhagen-based agency has been working on UX/UI design for the carrier...

21.05.2024

4Flow onboards supply chain expert

Vineet Khanna, formerly head of supply chain at Nestlé, is now a consultant for 4Flow, a provider of logistics consulting, logistics software and 4PL services. From his previous employment, Khanna brings expertise...

21.05.2024

Noatum Maritime expands to Turkey

Noatum, a multinational provider of port operations and maritime services, has opened a new office in Turkey to extend its reach in the Mediterranean region. Led by country manager Ömür Kuyucuoglu, the new office will deliver...

21.05.2024

Two more trucks for LPG supplier

UK-based Rectory Gas Supplies has invested in two new Krone trailers. Providing LPG gas to homes, businesses, and the trade, in Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and Humberside, the company recently expanded into Norfolk and needed...

21.05.2024

Health and safety award for APC

APC, a UK-based parcel delivery network, has won a Gold Rospa award for its focus on health and safety in its premises. Every year the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) recognises companies for their...

21.05.2024

A new president for NYA

Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has appointed Marlon Taylor as president of its New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA). He succeeds James Bonner, who has been NYA's president since 2016. Taylor began his career in railroading...

21.05.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The earth’s core rotates faster than its crust, by 0.009 seconds per year.

21.05.2024

Sharkskin for clean air

Over the past year and a half, Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has equipped the whole fleet of its long-haul flagship Boeing 777-300ER with Aeroshark technology. The surface film applied to the fuselage and engines imitates...