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27.04.2023

Nine Mammoth-converted B777-200s for DHL Express

DHL Express has ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. This agreement is part of the...

27.04.2023

"Romantic" route from Cuxhaven to Kristiansand

The Port of Cuxhaven (Germany) has set off a mini-cruise liner and ro-ro vessel named MS "Romantika" to Kristiansand (Norway). Operated by Holland Norway Lines, the new unit enables passengers to cross the North Sea,...

27.04.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

Water from the Atlantic flows through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean at a speed of 4 km/h. A complete exchange of water takes about 80 years.

27.04.2023

All business units profitable in Q1/2023

For Kuehne-Nagel, the start of the 2023 business year was marked by geopolitical and inflation-related challenges worldwide. Nevertheless, the Switzerland-based global logistics company achieved a high profitability in all...

27.04.2023

Emergency hotline for commercial e-vehicles

Electric commercial vehicles need specific care, recovery and towage services after a breakdown or accident that differ from those required by conventional combustion trucks. In order to offer drivers and companies the best...

27.04.2023

Beumer Group UK opens new head office

Beumer Group, a global supplier of intralogistics and materials handling systems and solutions, opened a new UK head office in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, on 19 April 2023. The company has run an office near Heathrow...

Der Strasse trotzen

Wie schlagen sich Bahn und Binnenschiff gegenüber dem Lkw?. Der Modalsplit bleibt ein Sorgenkind. Der politische Wille, die Alternativen zum Strassentransport zu fördern, hat bislang gegen die Kräfte des Marktes wenig...

26.04.2023

Schneider to use CPKC’s North-South corridor

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will provide Schneider National with its new single-line intermodal transport service along the north-south corridor connecting USA and Mexico. The two companies recently signed a multiyear...

26.04.2023

AD Ports Group’s new acquisition

Maqta Gateway, the digital arm of AD Ports Group, has acquired TTEK. The developer of border control solutions and customs systems will help reinforce AD Ports Group’s market position as a major digital trade and holistic single...

26.04.2023

United O7 Americas welcomes Robert Jacquet

Rob Jacquet will join United O7 Americas as managing partner, based in Houston, Texas USA, where he will work with Rene Pedersen and Eileen Wang at the United O7 Americas office. Jacquet comes to United O7 with over 22 years...

26.04.2023

Nippon receives Iata Ceiv Pharma certification

Nippon Express in UK (NXUK) have been awarded Iata Ceiv Pharma certification, a quality certification for pharmaceutical transport established by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), for its facility at Heathrow...

26.04.2023

Network expands in greater Cologne area

Rhenus Hilden in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is now handling inbound shipments for the greater Cologne area for the two general cargo cooperations NG.network and Cargo Line. This consolidation of loads and tours will...

26.04.2023

Turkish Cargo targets Ceiv Li-batt certification

Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has joined the "Ceiv Lithium Battery" (Li-batt) certification programme created by the International Air Transport Association (Iata). The carrier formalised its...

26.04.2023

Developing ammonia as a hydrogen carrier

The Norwegian government has provided funds of EUR 5.9 million for the technology group Wärtsilä and Höegh LNG, but also other partners, such as the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) or the University of South-East Norway,...

26.04.2023

One Air: the UK's youngest all-cargo airline

The United Kingdom has a new British cargo airline with the launch of Boeing 747-400 freighter operator, One Air. The new airline has been awarded its Air Operators’ Certificate by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). One...

26.04.2023

Supporting journalists in the logistics industry

The Seahorse Freight Association, a not-for-profit organisation championing career and networking opportunities for journalists in supply chain and transport, has welcomed Pressiana Naydenova, corporate communications manager at...

26.04.2023

Two new gateways in USA

Geodis has expanded its direct-to-customer cross-border delivery service portfolio by opening two new airport gateway facilities in USA. Geodis My Parcel, which currently provides small parcel deliveries from USA to 26 European...

26.04.2023

Upgraded toll box compatible with 4G

Mobility service provider UTA Edenred has introduced the new generation of its interoperable toll box. With expanded functions, the new on-board unit (OBU) UTA One next is easier to operate and more user-friendly than the...

26.04.2023

ONE’s containerised wind assist units

Two containerised wind assist units will be installed on one of Ocean Network Express’ (ONE) operated container feeder ships before the end of 2023. The Singapore-based company has developed a cost optimisation project called...

26.04.2023

Dnata’s Air Dispatch issues 7 millionth loadsheet

Air Dispatch, part of Dnata and a global supplier of centralised load control (CLC) services, recently celebrated the production of its seven millionth load sheet. The milestone document was issued from the Prague facility,...