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01.06.2023

IoT technology for train corridor

0G network operator Heliot Europe and communications specialist Sigfox Ukraine have formed a joint initiative to expand the coverage of the trans-European rail corridor with IoT wireless infrastructure. The aim of the...

Biofuels statt E-Fuels?

Der Kunde kann über den Grad der Nachhaltigkeit entscheiden. Über den Emissionsschutz lässt Hapag-Lloyd künftig auch den Kunden mitbestimmen. Biofuels sind nunmehr ein wählbarer Teil des Angebots – auch wenn sie nicht zwingend...

31.05.2023

EUR 5 billion fine looming over SNCF Fret

The decision was taken on the top level. Last week, French transport minister Clément Beaune said that the affiliate of the rail company SNCF dedicated to the transport of goods (Fret SNCF) will have to organise its own...

31.05.2023

Australia's first zero-emissions locomotive

Aurizon has contracted Progress Rail to build Australia’s first zero-emissions capable freight locomotive. This will be the first freight unit to be powered by batteries in the country, allowing the potential future use of...

31.05.2023

"Al Maha", Maersk’s new ocean shipping service

"Al Maha", Maersk's new ocean shipping service, will commence its rotation between major ports in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Egypt and Morocco, next month. Seven vessels with a nominal capacity of 8,500 teus per...

31.05.2023

Fedex opens new Adelaide gateway

Fedex Express, a subsidiary of Fedex Corp., one of the world’s largest express transport companies, is launching its new Fedex Adelaide South Australian gateway to support the surging demand for air freight out of South...

31.05.2023

SGN digital marketing and creative service now live

With its motto ‘in lifting others, we rise’, Signature Global Network (SGN) has released two add-value products following the request and demand of many of its existing members. SGN offers networking, branding, and marketing...

31.05.2023

Harbour in Liverpool to get new warehouse by 2024

UK Port Operator Peel Ports has commissioned the construction company Glencar to build a new 223,000 sqm warehouse facility at Alexandra Docks within the Peel Ports Port of Liverpool development located in Bootle. The new EUR...

31.05.2023

Modern rolling stock to transport ethanol

Brazil-based Inpasa Group is planning to more than double its ethanol handling capacity by rail, bringing the total volume transported to 1.01 billion litres per year. The company has acquired 50 wagons and two locomotives for...

31.05.2023

Three new cargo routes to Budapest last month

Budapest Airport (BUD) welcomed three new scheduled cargo services in May2023. Joining BUD's connections to China, Wizz Air will operate scheduled flights deploying A330F aircraft of the Hungarian government and Universal...

31.05.2023

Port of Gothenburg finds a sister in China

Last week, a delegation of 20 people from Shenzhen (China) came to visit Gothenburg, Scandinavia’s largest port. During this visit, a sister port agreement was signed. The aim is to strengthen cooperation between both ports on...

31.05.2023

Finnlines nominated logistics company of the year

Every other year, the Turku Chamber of Commerce and the Southwest Finland district of Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics, Logy, choose a logistics company of the year. In 2023, Finnlines was elected as winner....

31.05.2023

One-stop-shop customs service added to portfolio

Coyote in UK has launched a new service in response to the growing need for customs expertise in the wake of Brexit. In collaboration with existing customs agents, the logistics provider is now offering a customs service for...

31.05.2023

Powerful truck for Ticino’s narrow roads

Otto Scerri, a Ticino-based specialist in building materials and recycling, has put a new vehicle - a Renault Trucks tipper with a crane - into service. The Swiss company's fleet of 40 commercial vehicles includes six from...

31.05.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

The brain consumes 20% of our oxygen intake.

31.05.2023

"MSC Loreto" calls at port of Antwerp

"MSC Loreto" recently loaded and unloaded containers at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) at the Deurganckdock in Antwerp. With a carrying capacity of 24,346 teu, the vessel is considered to be the largest container...

31.05.2023

Bolloré Logistics picks Olivier Boccara

Bolloré Logistics has appointed Olivier Boccara as CEO of Bolloré Logistics Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he takes over from Cyril Dumon. Bocarra aims to launch new projects to drive the company's growth in several key...

31.05.2023

More than double the amount of premium shipments

Today, 31 May 2023, IAG Cargo is celebrating the official opening of its 10,000 sqm "New Premia" facility at its London Heathrow hub. It will serve as its new home for handling premium loose shipments, enabling to...

31.05.2023

A partnership to expand presence in Benelux

French robotic specialist Scallog has signed a cooperation agreement with intralogistics solutions expert Vanas to strengthen its presence in the Benelux countries. This partnership fits into Scallog’s strategy to establish a...

31.05.2023

Real pests among a shipment of plastic flowers

On 3 May 2023, US Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists inspected a parcel at the JFK IMF and found 630 live insect larvae concealed within a shipment of artificial flowers from Kenya. The shipment was seized for...