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12.05.2023

Attention – data theft!

A joint charter by Fiata and GSF. Digitalisation is the order of the day in logistics too. Without data security its development is at risk, however. Fiata and GSF show how it should be done.

12.05.2023

40 Vectrons for Rhine-Alpine route

TX Logistik, an affiliate of FS Italiane Group, has ordered about 40 Vectron locomotives from Siemens. The company signed the contract at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, Germany. The parties also agreed on an option...

12.05.2023

Accelya welcomes Andy Spence

Accelya has named Andy Spence as chief sales officer. He brings two decades of sales experience, having held leadership roles at Adobe, Fujitsu, and Qlik. “Spence joins Accelya with a track record for driving sales excellence...

12.05.2023

One more year for Cainiao and Saudia Cargo

Cainiao Network, Alibaba Group's logistics arm, and Saudia Cargo have signed a new twelve-month "space and service commitment" agreement which commenced on 1 April 2023 and will run till 31 March 2024. It reserves...

12.05.2023

Stena Line's newest acquisition

After opening a route between Latvia and Travemünde, Liepaja, in 2021 and 2022, and a route between Nynäshamn, Sweden, and Hanko, Finland, in 2022, the ferry company Stena Line has now acquired the operations of the ferry and...

12.05.2023

Europa to pilot EV on UK network

UK-based Europa Road in UK is planning to trial its first electric vehicle (EV) in its domestic distribution fleet in a test programme arranged by contract hire company Vertellus and its partner RH Commercial Vehicles. Europa...

12.05.2023

A Franco-Swiss partnership

As part of its European expansion strategy, the French company Scallog, which develops robots for the logistics industry, has just signed a commercial partnership agreement with the Swiss manufacturer and integrator Stöcklin....

12.05.2023

Magma Aviation: first regular flights into China

Magma Aviation has added its first regular scheduled flights to China to its roster. The company’s China operations address a growing demand and broaden its access to customers in the Apac region. Available three to four...

12.05.2023

Rob Crisci joins Lineage Logistics

Lineage Logistics, a global provider of temperature-controlled industrial Reit and logistics solutions, has appointed Rob Crisci as chief financial officer. Crisci brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in...

12.05.2023

US container imports on the rise

Descartes System Group (DSGX), a Canada-based multinational technology company that provides logistics and supply chain management software for the logistics industry, has released its global shipping report for May 2023. This...

12.05.2023

EGS becomes HPEI

European Gateway Services (EGS), the intermodal network operator of Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT), has changed its name and will now be operating under the new brand Hutchison Ports Europe Intermodal (HPEI). As the new...

12.05.2023

Name change at the age of 45

Europe-based global logistics company Boltas is moving forward: With 45 years of experience, it continues to grow with its offices, warehouses and employees in Germany, Turkey, Italy, Romania and France. After having operated...

12.05.2023

Air Baltic carries the Stanley Cup

Latvia’s national airline Air Baltic was given a unique opportunity to transport the Stanley Cup – the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion. It was carried from the Hockey...

12.05.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

The surface area of human lungs measures about 200 sqm - the size of a tennis court.

12.05.2023

PSA Marine: a stake in Panama

PSA Marine has completed its acquisition of a 45% stake in Meyer’s Tugs (MTSA) from Inversiones Maritimas CPT in Panama. Peter Chew, managing director of PSA Marine: “CPT and PSA Marine share a passionate belief of growing...

12.05.2023

EPG picks Yannick Peton

Yannick Peton joined EPG as country manager for France this year. He has many years of experience in sales, marketing and account management and has held various positions at Checkpoint Systems and IER, two internationally active...

12.05.2023

Hydrogen e-trucks tested in harsh conditions

Emitting only water vapour, hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks’ zero exhaust emission product portfolio. Now, the vehicles have passed an important milestone – namely, their first...

11.05.2023

Contargo banking on low-emission services

Contargo has launched a CO2-reduced transport chain in Europe. By booking “econtargo”, customers will not purchase mere compensation. They will be buying a combination of last mile by e-truck and main run by rail, using trains...

11.05.2023

Logistics with added value

Dachser has signed a joint venture agreement with the Japanese logistics company Nishi-Nippon Railroad. Dachser Japan K.K.’s first office will open in Tokyo at the end of 2023. As part of Dachser's global network, the...

11.05.2023

Connecting an exclave with a new airline

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has granted funding for a feasibility study to develop a new airline that will service Timor-Leste’s Oé-Cusse Ambeno exclave (816 sqkm). The project will link non-contiguous regions...