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07.09.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

In 1533, - in exchange for the release of a prisoner - a golden bed was brought to the royal apartments of Henry VIII. It was intended for his second wife Anna Boleyn, who, according to a prophecy, was to give birth to an heir to...

07.09.2023

Etihad Cargo boosts belly capacity

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will offer additional belly hold cargo capacity via 90 new passenger flights as part of the airline's winter schedule starting September 2023 and operate 29 weekly...

07.09.2023

CTL completes executive board

The supervisory board of Cargo Trans Logistik (CTL), a general cargo network, has appointed Abraham Garcia Martinez as chief finance officer (CFO), with effect from 1 September 2023. Garcia Martinez will join Francesco De Lauso...

07.09.2023

Maersk's green methanol debut in Rotterdam

A new Maersk ship arrived in Rotterdam last week to bunk green methanol, signalling a shift towards more sustainable fuels in the shipping industry. The vessel, built in Korea and bound for Copenhagen for christening, completed...

07.09.2023

Automated logistics in the spirits industry

The French wine and liquor company Bartinet is installing an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for pallets in its logistics centre. After outfitting its logistics centre with adjustable pallet racking, pallet...

06.09.2023

An aerospace fair with a deepsea ship

In conversation with Jean-Philippe Tison, Bolloré Logistics’ senior vice-president for aerospace and defence. In March Jean-Philippe Tison was appointed as the new head of Bolloré Logistics’ aerospace and defence division – one...

06.09.2023

First expansion of Domodossola terminal completed

Cargo Beamer has further expanded its line between Kaldenkirchen (Germany) and Domodossola (Italy). Since the end of August, the route is served by 17 weekly rotations. Construction works to increase capacity at the Cargo Beamer...

06.09.2023

New Spain-UK shortcut

Hutchison Ports London Thamesport has welcomed a new W.E.C. Line service to Bilbao, marking the second short-sea sailing in a week. The direct connection to Thamesport offers cargo owners more carrier options. Mark Taylor,...

06.09.2023

Proflight's first freighter

Proflight Zambia's first freighter jet, a Bombardier CRJ100, arrived at Lusaka airport last week. Ferried from Canada, it will be added to the carrier’s fleet of three passenger CRJ100/200 (with another CRJ200 to be delivered...

06.09.2023

Increased capacity in the Benelux countries

Contargo Road Logistics has acquired the Dutch transport company HE-Logistics. HE-Logistics offers container transport with its own and chartered trucks, as well as reefer and trailer, groupage and conventional transport...

06.09.2023

BIFA to use Pledge to calculate emissions

The British International Freight Association (Bifa) is cooperating with Pledge, a carbon emissions measurement and offsetting platform for freight forwarders to allow direct access to Pledge’s freight emissions calculator via...

06.09.2023

Qantas accelerates changes at the helm

Qantas group CEO Alan Joyce has advised the board that he will bring forward his retirement by two months. CEO designate Vanessa Hudson, currently CFO, will therefore take over as managing director and group CEO on 6 September...

06.09.2023

KS Europe appoints new CEO

Tomáš Stránský joined the Czech logistics service provider KS Europe as CEO on 1 September 2023. Based in Pilsen, the company is part of the global retail and services chain Otto Group, headquartered in Hamburg, and has been...

06.09.2023

DHL to convert its complete UK fleet for JLR

UK car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has renewed its freight services contract with DHL Supply Chain UK for a further three years. The contract contains transitioning DHL’s entire UK core fleet in the JLR operation to...

06.09.2023

Heuel Logistics launches Stuttgart office

Heuel Logistics opened its newest branch in Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on 1 September 2023, as part of its strategy to offer its customers transport solutions nationwide. It is already the second addition to the...

06.09.2023

DHL Express opens Incheon Gateway

DHL Express has commenced the full-fledged operation of Incheon Gateway after it invested EUR 131 million to expand it in 2019. The investment is DHL Express's largest in South Korea to date, making Incheon Gateway the largest...

06.09.2023

HPC to drive IT management in Georgia's ports

Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has been chosen to lead Georgia's national maritime single window (NMSW) initiative in IT management. In partnership with Amentum, MTA Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia, and supported by the...

06.09.2023

"Curiosity of the Day"

We cannot sneeze with our eyes open. A reflex makes us close our eyelids to protect our eyes from the pressure needed to clear the nose of mucus.

06.09.2023

GLS Germany restructures management team

With immediate effect, Achim Dünnwald takes over as CEO of General Logistics Systems Germany. He has been chief operating officer (COO) of the company since August 2022 and previously held management positions at Royal Mail and...

06.09.2023

Qatar Airways Cargo launches "SecureLift"

Qatar Airways Cargo is launching its special product "SecureLift" under its ‘Vision 2027’ and ‘Next Generation’ strategy. "SecureLift" allocates dedicated resources to cater to the specialised needs of...