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10.12.2021

A step towards emission-free distribution

In the Netherlands, Top Delivery Services (TDS) has placed an order for ten pure-electric trucks from Chinese manufacturer BYD. The vehicles will be used specifically for eco-friendly zero-emission delivery services for Ikea in...

10.12.2021

New site for Imperial's client Lemken

South African player Imperial Logistics has inaugurated a new multi-user logistics facility in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It forms a network with the company’s existing multi-user business site in Herten, at a distance of about 8...

09.12.2021

Qantas to add maindeck cargo capacity

Qantas will convert two of its A330 passenger aircraft with EFW into freighters. One of them will be used in Qantas Freight’s international network, while the other, starting in mid-2023, will be a new addition to the dedicated...

09.12.2021

First Effi Shunter 1000M for Otrava region

Rail Cargo Carrier – Czech Republic (RCC CZ) has become the first private operator of an Effi Shunter 1000M locomotive in the country. The locomotive is being delivered to the operator in cooperation with Unicredit Leasing...

09.12.2021

LHG hires Tobard Jan Klemke

Tobard Jan Klemke will take over as head of marketing and sales at Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) on 1 January. He replaces Ortwin Harms, who moved up to the LHG's executive board in April. Klemke holds a degree in...

09.12.2021

Bimco introduces carbon emission clauses

The London-based law firm HFW has supported the shipping association Bimco in drafting a series of clauses in response to strict new environmental legislation that will curb the industry's carbon emissions. The International...

09.12.2021

Transport merger in France

In France, Transports Cordier is acquiring Transports Serge Derval, Angers, which has a turnover of EUR 6 million, 48 employees and 40 vehicles. Pierre-Marie Blanpain, sales manager at Cordier, will manage the new acquisition,...

09.12.2021

Cool solutions in Japan and East Asia

Dokasch Temperature Solutions has established a dedicated subsidiary, Dokasch Temperature Solutions K.K., in Tokyo and a new service station at Narita International Airport (NRT), thus strengthening its network in Asia and...

09.12.2021

E-cargo bikes to combat climate change

Fedex in UK has introduced thirteen e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge. The company is already using e-cargo bikes for its permanent operations in London,...

09.12.2021

Hege Solstad joins Inchcape

Hege Solstad has joined Inchcape Shipping Services as vice president commercial for the Europe Region. CCO Christopher Crookall: "We are delighted with this appointment. Solstad will be based in Oslo and take her place as a...

09.12.2021

An early Christmas for CBP officers

Christmas came early for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Louisville Port of Entry. In just this past week, CBP officers have seized several dangerous drugs, counterfeit designer apparel and counterfeit...

09.12.2021

New equipment for Port Lafito

Tideworks Technology has implemented a new marine terminal operating solution, called Mainsail 10, in Haiti's Port Lafito, which is managed by the Gilbert Bigio Group (GB Group). This launch is a fully hosted TOS deployment...

09.12.2021

Traton Group takes over IT developer

The international Traton Group, which combines the brands MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus and Navistar, has been on the road since 2016 with its digital brand RIO as a cloud-based solution for the entire transport and...

09.12.2021

Refrigerated trailers with modular cooling units

Krone has delivered the first refrigerated trailers furnished with the new modular Celsineo refrigeration machine to customers in the Netherlands. The trailers were handed over to Amex in Lelystad and Baas in Bunschoten. Amex has...

09.12.2021

More flights and aircraft for peak season

During the busy peak season, Air Canada Cargo, which just has taken redelivery of its first own freighter, a B767-300ERF (57 t capacity), is providing three new flights and additional capacity on key routes. More details...

09.12.2021

CEO transition at Norfolk Southern

James A. Squires, chairman and CEO, Norfolk Southern Corporation is planning to retire on 1 May 2022, at which time executive vice president and chief marketing officer Alan H. Shaw will become CEO. Squires and Shaw will continue...

09.12.2021

"Curiosity of the Day"

William Hewlett (1913-2001) and David Packard (1912-1996) decided by the toss of a coin whose name should come first in their company's name (Hewlett&Packard).

09.12.2021

Stena Line expands Baltic network

As from February 2022, the Swedish shipping company Stena Line will offer a new route between the Norvik Port in Stockholm, Sweden, and Hanko, Finland. The vessel "Urd" will be deployed on the new route. A second...

09.12.2021

More e-commerce via Hannover-Messe

In Hanover, Germany, the Bertelsmann Group affiliate Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is expanding its capacities to handle the online business for a sporting goods manufacturer and a customer from the beauty and cosmetics industry....

09.12.2021

Railfreight in Kaliningrad tripled

Kaliningrad Railways carried nearly 117,000 teu between China and Europe from January to November 2021, thus trippling the container volumes achieved in the same period in 2020. Multimodal routes carried 84.8% of the total...