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22.03.2024

AFA’s awards for 2024

The Airforwarders Association (AFA), a diverse coalition representing 250 logistics companies, has revealed the winners of its 2024 industry awards. Since 1991, the industry awards have celebrated the achievements of AFA...

22.03.2024

Another Boeing 767 freighter

Air Transport Services Group has commenced a new lease agreement with DHL Network Operations (USA), under which ATSG’s cargo aircraft management (CAM) has leased a 767-300 freighter aircraft to DHL to operate within the...

22.03.2024

Closing the gap on green shipping

In a new report, Wärtsilä suggests that sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels by 2035 with the help of policies such as carbon taxes and emissions limits. The EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) and...

22.03.2024

Speeding up spare parts deliveries

With its newest spare parts delivery solution, which reduces lead times by up to 24 hours, Carousel Logistics is looking to optimise its UK/Ireland operations for commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus. The...

22.03.2024

Partnership boosts services to Eastern Europe

Launched on 1 March 2024, the new partnership with the Dutch Raben Group strengthens Europa Road’s services to and from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. Europa Road’s network of sales branches in the UK and...

22.03.2024

CLDA picks new executive director

Mary Ann B. Passi, CAE, has been appointed executive director of the Customised Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA). She has more than 30 years of experience in association management. For the past 22 years, Passi has...

22.03.2024

More support for seagliders

The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI), a broad coalition of public and private organisations working to increase awareness and understanding of seagliders as a new affordable and accessible transport option to Hawaiʻi...

22.03.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The Earth spins faster when trees shed their leaves in the northern hemisphere.

Bauen für die nächsten 20 Jahre

Unverzichtbares Bindeglied zwischen Seine und Hafen Le Havre. Mit der offiziellen Einweihung der modernisierten Schleusen von Tancarville fand Ende Februar ein mehrjähriges Bauvorhaben seinen Abschluss. Insgesamt 15 Mio. EUR...

21.03.2024

Swiss train drivers operate locos from afar

In partnership with Alstom, the Swiss railway company SBB was one of the first railway companies in Europe to trial remote-controlled locomotives in a marshalling yard during ongoing operations. To this end, 24 train drivers...

21.03.2024

Three promotions at AIT

Global supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics has promoted three executive team members. Ben Naro (left) and Bill Fallon (centre) have been named chief sales officer and chief commercial officer, respectively. They...

21.03.2024

Changing of the guard at Leschaco

As the global logistics provider Lechaco Group announced last year, Oliver Oestreich, chief operating officer and member of the management board, is retiring in April 2024. He has been with the Leschaco Group for over 21 years...

21.03.2024

Germany's roadmap for port development

Germany's federal government has approved its national port strategy, a comprehensive plan to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the country's ports. The aim is to address challenges such as climate and energy...

21.03.2024

DFDS doubles its e-truck fleet

The Danish logistics company has ordered about 100 electric trucks from Volvo, which will almost double its Volvo electric fleet to 225 trucks in total. It is the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe, Volvo...

21.03.2024

Uber Freight ups the ante

Uber Freight has exceeded USD 18 billion in worldwide freight under management services, with major growth in its European operations. Its success on the continent is largely based on its innovative technology and 4PL network,...

21.03.2024

IAG Cargo: BCN-MIA in ten days

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a new service between Barcelona and Miami. The route will run to Miami International Airport three times a week from 31 March 2024, increasing to...

21.03.2024

A tool to assess GHG impact

The Berlin-based software developer Zero 44 has launched its "fuel EU maritime calculator" to help shipping companies assess the financial impact of the upcoming fuel EU maritime regulation. The tool estimates the...

21.03.2024

Hapag-Lloyd banks on continuity

The supervisory board of the liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has approved an early renewal of the contract of chief executive officer (CEO) Rolf Habben Jansen, which runs until 31 March 2027, for five years, until 31 March...

21.03.2024

Groupage network welcomes new partner

The UK-based Europa Worldwide Group is now the 53rd member of the System Alliance Europe (SAE) partner network. The company’s portfolio includes road, air, and sea transport as well as warehousing services. Founded in 1966,...

21.03.2024

An acquisition in Saxony-Anhalt

Krage & Gerloff Logistik has taken over a new site in Magdeburg in the state of Saxony-Anhalt (Germany). The hub previously belonged to the Hannover-based Ritter Logistik until the companies signed the deal on 15 March 2024....