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11.09.2024

Catching drivers with a luxury cab

Waldbach Fulfillment Logistik and the associated transport company WTL in Germany is purchasing Renault HGVs with a comfort cab developed by Dietrich Trucks. The cab is fitted with a washbasin, dining and cooking area with...

11.09.2024

Hutchison Ports ECT adopts shore power system

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam terminals will be equipped with shore power by 2030, reducing CO2 emissions by around 35,000 t annually. In partnership with Rotterdam Shore Power, the project aims to connect around 5,000 vessels...

11.09.2024

Dnata further reduces carbon footprint

Global air and travel services provider Dnata has completed a major milestone in its environmental sustainability journey: all non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) at its biggest operational hub in...

11.09.2024

Night-time barge movement at Singapore port

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has approved the night movement of line-towed container barges at Pasir Panjang Terminal (PPT) following a successful four-month trial with six barge operators. Previously,...

11.09.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Empty freezers consume more electricity than full ones.

11.09.2024

Peakstone welcomes MD for transport & logistics

Al Samouelian joins Peakstone Group as a managing director. He has over 25 years of operational, transactional, and senior leadership experience in the logistics industry and has led buy-side and sell-side transactions with...

11.09.2024

Reaching out across the Irish Sea

Merseyside logistics provider SSO Logistics will receive a seven-figure investment from two Irish freight companies, enabling it to enhance its warehousing and distribution operations. In this new partnership, Irish Freight...

11.09.2024

Major investments despite high loss

The Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo has posted a loss totalling CHF 42.6 million, compared to CHF 18.0 million in 2023. Decreased demand in individual sectors such as the construction industry led to a drop in domestic...

11.09.2024

Westjet Cargo charters on the rise in the Americas

Canada's Westjet Cargo spotlights the growing impact of its charter service, launched one year ago, which offers unparalleled cargo solutions in North and Latin America. With up to 23 t of cargo capacity per B737-800...

10.09.2024

Trans-Caspian intermodal

Group from Abu Dhabi investing in the southern Caucasus. AD Ports has acquired 60% of the shares in an intermodal hub in Tbilisi (Georgia). With this majority stake the Abu Dhabi-based group has expanded its position on the...

10.09.2024

Arkas to add six new ships by 2028

Arkas is investing USD 360 million for six new eco-design container vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2028. This acquisition will increase the company’s fleet to 55 vessels and its total capacity to 112,230 teu. The 4,300...

10.09.2024

Hupac to provide alternative offer via France

The Swiss CT operator is calling for the expansion of the railway lines on the left bank of the Rhine in France to ensure the stability and reliability of CT services on the north-south axis. The reason for this demand is the...

10.09.2024

Daimler Truck: opening a new chapter

The supervisory board of Daimler Truck Holding has appointed Karin Rådström as the company’s new CEO, effective 1 October 2024, and for a mandate ending 31 December 2029. She will succeed Martin Daum who will simultaneously...

10.09.2024

Fast intermodal service to Puerto Rico

STG USA and Tote Maritime have joined forces to launch a new rail-focused shipping solution to and from the island of Puerto Rico from anywhere in the USA and Canada. The partnership aligns STG’s vast network of inland...

10.09.2024

JD fortifies French portfolio

Jingdong (JD) is expanding its French pickup points and delivery services through its subsidiary Ochama. The omnichannel retail brand is looking to enhance next-day home deliveries and order collections in response to a rapid...

10.09.2024

THPA reviews job expansion in ministerial visit

The Greek deputy minister for social security, Konstantinos Karagkounis, visited the port of Thessaloniki (THPA) on 5 September 2024, where he discussed the company's employment growth since its 2018 privatisation. Executive...

10.09.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The average life expectancy of dinosaurs varied between 75 and 300 years.

10.09.2024

Transporeon expands in Turkey

Transporeon, a Trimble company, has expanded into the transport and logistics sector in Turkey and appointed country manager Gökalp Kobe Ertuğrul to lead this initiative, making a commitment to supporting local businesses in the...

10.09.2024

First e-truck in the fleet

The Swiss haulage company Thurtrans has put its first fully electric tractor unit into operation. The E-Tech T T4x2 from Renault Trucks is equipped with three 660 hp motors and six 90 kWh battery packs for a range of 340 km....

10.09.2024

New HQ in Le Havre

Seafrigo Group has opened new headquarters Le Havre, where it has had its roots for over 40 years. The new hub is located at 22 Rue de New-York, close to the city’s port and terminal. Based out of Le Havre, the logistics...