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08.03.2023

DP World expanding the port of Santos

The port of Santos, one of Brazil's largest and most modern ports, has revealed plans to expand and modernise its facilities. A terminal that already covers 845,000 sqm is set to be expanded by another 130,000 sqm. Moreover,...

08.03.2023

Etihad Cargo enhances its booking portal

Etihad Cargo, the freight and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has further expanded its online booking portal capabilities, as a part of the carrier’s ongoing digitalisation strategy. The latest development has seen Etihad Cargo...

08.03.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

The colour of an egg’s yolk, produced by the carotenoid xanthophyll, depends on the chicken’s diet and is a measure of its health. The darker the yolk, the healthier the chicken.

08.03.2023

Forward Solutions supports women in IT

The freight management software company Forward Solutions is showing its support for International Women’s Day by celebrating the talented women in its growing team. The company has embraced a hybrid working model, split...

08.03.2023

First toll service without on-board unit

The French toll service provider Axxès and the technology company Continental are set to offer toll services for commercial vehicle fleets that don’t rely on on-board units (OBUs). Data from the VDO DTCO 4.1, the next...

08.03.2023

Expanded operations in Philadelphia

The Container Port Group (CPG), a US trucking carrier that specialises in drayage solutions, has expanded its footprint on the east coast by adding freight capacities. The measure follows on from increasing demand for trucking...

07.03.2023

Rennes: improved access to North Sea ports

The transport company La Haye is introducing a new train service between Rennes and the port of Lille in France. It is scheduled to start next Monday, 13 March with initially three round trips per week. The traction provider is...

07.03.2023

Big plans for Uzbekistan’s logistics market

AD Ports Group and SEG Enera Group in Uzbekistan, have formed a joint venture to provide end-to-end global logistics services in Uzbekistan. ADL-Ulanish will offer a variety of advanced services, including freight forwarding, air...

07.03.2023

Revenue management: a vision for the future

Qatar Airways Cargo has selected three solutions from Wiremind’s cargo management suite. Wiremind CEO Nathanaël de Tarade: "We look forward to supporting Qatar Airways Cargo in shaping the air cargo industry of the future...

07.03.2023

Hope for growing short sea shipping in India

The departure of "Hope Seven" recently inaugurated a new maritime route between Chennai Port and Pondicherry Port. This container ship is the brainchild of Jude Vallabadas, CEO (Projects) of the Indian company...

07.03.2023

Nexxiot onboards AI expert Ákos Maróy

Ákos Maróy, who has been working with global technology companies for over 20 years, with a special focus on digital deployments, strategy, and innovation, has now joined the Nexxiot team. In the role of CDO (chief data...

07.03.2023

Coal shipments doubled

Following the halt of gas deliveries from Russia, Germany reactivated several coal-fired power plants in reserve in autumn 2022. Since then, German railfreight has already delivered more than 3 million t of hard coal to around 15...

07.03.2023

Baggage and cargo tractor on the move at Fraport

Fraport Ground Services are currently trialling an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor. The electric vehicle will operate on an 8 km long test route within Frankfurt Airport’s secure area. Eric Agthe, project manager for...

07.03.2023

First port to door service in Ecuador

Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), the Ecuadorian business unit of International Container Terminal Services (Ictsi), and concessionaire of Puerto Libertador Simón Bolívar, has introduced "port to door" – an automated...

07.03.2023

Trucks deliver humanitarian aid

MBS Logistics, Germany, has transported urgently required relief supplies to the earthquake zone in Turkey. The first of four trucks has already arrived in Gaziosmanpaşa near Istanbul. The vehicle was primarily loaded with 33...

07.03.2023

Dimotrans promotes Marco Fusco

Marco Fusco is taking over as general manager of the Dimotrans group’s courier business. Dimotrans also offers overseas, international road and logistics solutions. After a master’s degree at Isteli, Fusco began his career...

07.03.2023

DSV tests trucks using overhead contact line

In Frankfurt, Germany, DSV is taking part in a research project to test and establish an e-highway for fully electric long-distance road freight. Since the beginning of February, a subcontracted DSV driver has been using the 10...

07.03.2023

Latam Cargo: first international flight with SAF

Latam Group has completed its first international flight with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with Latam Cargo Chile flying an aircraft from Zaragoza airport in Spain to North America. SAF is a biofuel made from alternative...

07.03.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

A hamster can cycle 25 km in one night.

07.03.2023

Gerald Mayrhofer appointed to management board

Heuel Logistics has appointed Gerald Mayrhofer to the management board. In his role, Mayrhofer has been responsible for sales development, contract logistics and other segments since October 2022. He is also overseeing the...