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13.10.2023

GXO Logistics picks Willem Veekens

GXO Logistics, a global pure-play contract logistics provider, has hired European contract logistics veteran Willem Veekens as managing director for its operations in Belgium and the Netherlands. Immediately prior to joining...

13.10.2023

Elflein buys e-trucks with LFP battery technology

The German freight forwarder is acquiring three electrically powered trucks from the Swiss brand Designwerk, bringing the number of e-vehicles in Elflein's fleet to four. The new e-trucks are expected to be delivered to the...

13.10.2023

Express deliveries by drones and cargo bikes

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and Wingcopter in Germany have launched the "drone-cargo- express-delivery" project. The "Liefermichel" pilot offers residents of remote districts in Michelstadt,...

12.10.2023

Powerful hybrid locomotives to run in Brazil

Rumo, Brazil’s largest railway operator, has taken delivery of two hybrid locomotives from Progress Rail. The EMD® GT38H will be the first hybrid units for cargo transport in revenue service. The locomotives use a diesel-electric...

12.10.2023

Digital revolution in Constanta

A consortium consisting of Romanian company ‘Critical Technologies SRL’, German firm ‘HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH’, and the two Estonian maritime partners EN Shipping Services OÜ and Saaresalu OÜ has won a tender for the...

12.10.2023

AF KLM Martinair Cargo launches "Plus" service

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has launched a new "Plus" service level, which is specifically intended for cargo shipments requiring extra priority. It complements the existing product range and provides a wide...

12.10.2023

Two winners at the Logix 2023

No less than two logistics real estate developers have been chosen as winners of this year's Logix Award. Both winning projects, each awarded Breeam Excellent, are, in the jury's opinion, far ahead of their time and deserve the...

12.10.2023

Wallula’s farmers to receive an intermodal centre

The new US company Tri-Cities Intermodal (TCI) is planning to develop an intermodal centre in Wallula, WA, adjacent to the former cold connect warehouse and property. TCI has signed a lease/purchase agreement to this effect...

12.10.2023

Two Italian groups take on intermodality

Codognotto Group, a logistics company based in Salgareda, Treviso, and GTS group - an intermodal operator based in Bari, are partnering to expand the intermodal package offering in Italy and Europe. Codognotto has been...

12.10.2023

Bifa urges UK government to align with EC

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) calls on the UK government to align with the European Commission's decision not to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER). BIFA recommends introducing an...

12.10.2023

The journey continues for CharterSync

CharterSync, the brainchild of co-founders Simon Watson and Ed Gillett, has announced the release of its financial results for the 2022 and a move to new London offices. Turnover has almost tripled whilst doubling profits for the...

12.10.2023

New Chinese stronghold in Latin America?

The “new gringos” have struck another major deal in Latin America. In Chancay, north of the Peruvian capital Lima, Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (60%) is building a new multi-terminal and deep-water port together with the Peruvian...

12.10.2023

Two JVs to promote rail-road traffic in Uzbekistan

Rhenus Group and Uzbekistan Railway have signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop existing transshipment facilities in Uzbekistan. Specifically, they aim to jointly operate and expand combined road-rail terminals in...

12.10.2023

From Wheels Up to GCL

Global Critical Logistics (GCL), a major provider of logistics solutions, has appointed Deron A. Brown as its new EVP and president of US Automotive. Brown brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry,...

12.10.2023

Frozen food logistics: Stef acquires Transwest

Stef Group has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Transwest, aiming to provide a new value-creating offer for the supply chains of both companies' Belgian and international customers. With a staff of over 200...

12.10.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) ate mustard with everything and anything. He also loved stockfish.

12.10.2023

Global aviation advisory firms combine forces

Washington-based Airline Strategy Group and Seabury Capital from New York have announced a strategic partnership that will combine the two global aviation advisory firms' platforms to drive performance excellence for airline...

12.10.2023

Bulk logistician banking on special tanks

Germany-headquartered Hoyer is planning renew its fleet of tank containers with 3,000 tanks by the end of 2023. With this update, the company is responding to a rise in demand for specialist equipment for European road and...

12.10.2023

Industry veteran joins ECG

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has appointed industry veteran Frank Schnelle (pictured) as the successor to Mike Sturgeon, who has decided to retire. Schnelle will join the association in April to begin a...

12.10.2023

Lithium retrofit powers Lafarge tug

Leclanché, known for its energy storage solutions and battery systems for electric and hybrid ships based on lithium-ion cell technology, is supplying a 766 kWh Navius MRS-3 battery system to retrofit Lafarge's nearly 60-year-old...