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26.02.2024

Bolloré expands in Poland

Following its recent activity in Ireland, Bolloré Logistics is now also completing its move to a new office in Warsaw, Poland. Centrally located, the new hub enables access to Warsaw’s city centre. It also connects Bolloré to the...

26.02.2024

New e-truck joins UK fleet

After a period of trials, UK-based Sparks Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit. The haulier will use it predominately to deliver Refresco beverages to Retailer Tesco stores. The new truck is...

26.02.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Wind turbines always rotate clockwise.

26.02.2024

ST to equip A320P2Fs with lower deck CLS

During the Singapore airshow, Telair announced that ST Engineering’s aircraft leasing business has ordered seven lower deck cargo loading systems (LD-CLS) for its A320 passenger-to-freighter aircraft. Telair’s LD-CLS is the...

23.02.2024

More business in retail beyond obvious candidates

It does't necessarily have to be China and India all the time. The Chicago-founded consultancy Kearney draws a number of conclusions from its latest Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) and sees the global retail landscape...

23.02.2024

30 energy efficient locos for Brazil

The Brazilian provider MRS Logistica has signed an agreement with the manufacturer Wabtec for 30 new Evolution Series locomotives. The deal is valued at BRL 500 million (EUR 93.4 million) and the first deliveries are scheduled...

23.02.2024

Another Dubai hub for FedEx

FedEx Express has opened a new hub at Dubai World Central Airport as part of its USD 350 million investment plan for its expansion in the UAE. The new site has been dubbed Meisa as it serves the Middle East, the Indian...

23.02.2024

Asia's first biofuel barge sets sail

Vitol Bunkers has acquired its first specialised bunker barge, the "Marine Future", in Singapore, enhancing its presence in Asia's growing biofuel bunker market. This IMO type 2 notation tanker can supply biofuel blends...

23.02.2024

Cutting carbon emissions by 90%

Hoyer has ordered 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors to renew its fleet. To be delivered in the coming months, the new trucks will be stationed in Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland and be deployed for services throughout Europe. They...

23.02.2024

Sennder picks new COO

The European digital road freight forwarder Sennder has added a high-profile executive to its management team: Katherine Boesen assumed the newly created position of chief commercial officer (CCO) in February 2024. This...

23.02.2024

Antonov Airlines still performing worldwide

Tomorrow, 24 February 2024, marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Although the Eastern European country is considering a resumption of civil air traffic, its realisation is still far from being on the...

23.02.2024

Los Angeles starts 2024 on a high note

The port of Los Angeles handled almost 856,000 teu in January this year. While loaded imports went up to almost 442,000 teu (19% more compared to January 2023), loaded exports did even better. The 126,554 teu in the first month...

23.02.2024

Four facilities, two ports

In an acquisition near two major West Coast ports, Centre Point Properties has added four buildings to its portfolio. The company is moving into the South Bay industrial submarket, which is located near the ports of Long Beach...

23.02.2024

Scheduled direct train launched in Russia

Transcontainer and Global Ports (both part of Delo Group) have introduced a service to transport imports from Nakhodka (Southeast Russia) to Kazan (Southwest Russia). The new train will load containers arriving from Asia-Pacific...

23.02.2024

CEO confirmed

Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five commercial airports, has appointed Elena Sorlini as managing director and chief executive officer. Since joining the company, she has overseen the successful opening of Abu...

23.02.2024

ICS2: first companies go live

Champ Cargosystems has launched a new service, ‘Traxon Global eCommerce’ (TGE), as an addition to Champ’s customs and security services. TGE is customised to address the requirements of cargo pre-load security filings and...

23.02.2024

Green light for Stockholm Norvik

The Stockholm Norvik port has achieved comprehensive status within the EU's trans-European transport network (TEN-T), following a recent proposal for an agreement. This change in status is part of the revised TEN-T regulation,...

23.02.2024

DHL: a Mid-Atlantic move

DHL recently relocated its Maryland e-commerce hub to a new site in Manassas, Virginia. The new distribution centre spans almost 13,006 sqm and is close to an international airport. Maintaining its focus on its customer base...

23.02.2024

Safety and innovation

Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest USD 3.4 billion in 2024. An estimated 56% of the capital plan - USD 1.9 billion - will be used for upgrading and replacing infrastructure, such as rail, ties, and ballasts, and USD 0.6 billion...

23.02.2024

Etihad Airways appoints VP cargo

As vice president cargo, Stanislas Brun will oversee Etihad Cargo's commercial operations including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning and report to Etihad Airways' COO, Mohammad Al...