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11.06.2021

Six-pack for AB2K

AB2K, a Scottish provider of heavy plant vehicles, is upgrading its fleet with six new Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter XL tractor units. The new arrivals include one STGO Category 3 6x4 double drive tractor unit for gross combination...

11.06.2021

"Curiosity of the Day"

Wood treated with fungi is said to produce a better sound when making a violin

11.06.2021

UPS issues new forecast

UPS has put forward its 2023 financial targets. Consolidated revenues are expected to range between around USD 98 billion and USD 102 billion. The consolidated adjusted operating margin is planned to be in the 12.7% to 13.7%...

11.06.2021

Four new administrators for ID Logistics

On 31 May 2021, ID Logistics Group's general assembly appointed four new administrators to the board of directors, 50% of whom are now independent administrators. Éric Hémar, ID Logistics’ president: “Their international...

11.06.2021

Measures against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

The Deep Blue project in Nigeria is shaping up well. On 10 June, the authorities announced a significant investment in its military and law enforcement infrastructure to protect its maritime dominance in the Gulf of Guinea....

10.06.2021

Car deliveries per mouse click

Gefco is building on its expertise in the last mile delivery segment for the used car and mobility market. The automotive logistics provider has been contracted by online auction platform autobid.de to transport used cars....

10.06.2021

Eco-friendly winds from Japan

Japan-based shipbuilder Namura Shipbuilding and operator NS United Kaiun Kaisha have entered into a partner agreement for a joint research project aimed at developing a wind-powered system. Following the International...

10.06.2021

Third Swiss humanitarian flight to South Asia

After supplying aid to India and Nepal during May, Switzerland is also helping Sri Lanka to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday 7 June 2021 Swiss Humanitarian Aid dispatched medical supplies weighing 16 t and worth CHF 3.5...

10.06.2021

K Line bestows environmental awards

This is the seventh round of environmental awards since they were established in 2015. K Line has accepted many entries from group companies both in Japan and overseas. Activities of seven companies were selected, based on the...

10.06.2021

Knight-Swift acquires UTXL

Phoenix-based Knight-Swift Transportation has bought all equity interests of Kansas City-based third-party logistics company UTXL for around USD 22.5 million. UTXL specialises in full truckload services in USA, Canada and...

10.06.2021

Increased frequency for Romania - Turkey link

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) increases frequency: the carrier is now offering two roundtrips per week between (Romania) and Istanbul (Turkey). This provides fast and high-frequency links between the two economic areas with a...

10.06.2021

Top management changes at Leman

Thomas Krøyer is stepping down as CEO of the Nordic freight forwarder Leman Group after seven years of service, to pursue new endeavours. He helped restructure the company's management and accelerate its development in numerous...

10.06.2021

Italo-German cooperation in bulk operations

Nova Marine Carriers, which is headquartered in Lugano, and Hamburg-based Aug. Bolten, a traditional German shipping brand, have agreed to join forces to own and manage drybulk vessels. A part of the plan is technical and...

10.06.2021

An Post tackled difficult 2020

An Post in Ireland has reported its results for 2020. Revenues grew by 2.6% to EUR 916.0 million, a rise of 2.6% over 2019 (EUR 892 million). A parcel boom with a growth rate of 100.0% was partially offset by a decline in letter...

10.06.2021

Further cooling down in Dubai

Emirates Skycargo is strengthening its temperature sensitive pharma and vaccine handling capabilities at its Dubai hub with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet positions at its EU GDP certified...

10.06.2021

Comprehensive Benelux - Spain service

C.H Robinson is expanding its service portfolio and providing new combined transport connections between the Benelux countries and Spain. The new service offers freight forwarders a flexible, efficient, cost effective and...

10.06.2021

Second all-cargo GSA contract within ten months

Aviation Horizons has signed a global cargo GSA contract with Air One Aviation to support its launch venture into the all-cargo market for regional B737 freighter services. The Saudi-based private jet operator has taken...

10.06.2021

Upgrading Brake Port's second berth

German port company Niedersachsen Ports is investing EUR 8.5 million in the renovation of a large ship berth. A further EUR 1.5 million will be used to restore the jetty that was damaged by the Mount Hope accident. After...

10.06.2021

25,000 solar panels for Burundi

Bolloré Logistics Portugal has transported more than 25,000 solar panels for the construction of a 7.5 megawatts (MW) renewable energy power plant in Burundi. The operation took place in several stages over a period of four...

10.06.2021

Bifa elects new national chair and vice-chair

Rachel Morley, regional manager Western Europe at OIA Global, a member of the British International Freight Association (Bifa), will succeed John Stubbings as Bifa’s elected new national chair, for a two-year period. Stubbings...