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28.11.2022

Belgian bottler to cut CO2 emissions by 75%

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will start using 30 electric trucks to make last mile deliveries to local customers in Belgium. Through a key partnership with Renault Trucks, the beverage manufacturer is electrifying...

28.11.2022

Silver for railcar leasing company

European leasing company Railpool has received two awards for its commitment to sustainability: In its second participation in the international Gresb sustainability rating, the group improved from a 4-star rating to a 5-star...

28.11.2022

Bimco explains carbon intensity index (CII)

The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) has published a new clause for time charter parties to make it easier for parties to comply with the requirements of the new International Maritime Organisation (IMO) standard...

28.11.2022

No more night shifts for Gertner Express

On 1 January 2023, the Night Star Express Hellmann & Honold joint venture will take over the overnight express business of Gertner Express in the federal state of Brandenburg in North West Germany. The two managing...

28.11.2022

"Curiosity of the Day"

The French poet Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) was convinced that his headaches came from his long mane of hair. He therefore decided to shave it off.

28.11.2022

Transporting the rocket

The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is banking on Gebrüder Weiss for its logistical support. On Wednesday, 23 November 2022, the SSC's rocket lifted off from the Swedish Esrange base at 09.25 h, shooting into space at a speed of...

28.11.2022

Rebranding of data specialist

Maritime data provider Vessels Value has rebranded the recently acquired 1996-founded shipping data and consultancy firm Via Mar and welcomed the company's new managing director, Martin Kjendlie. He will be responsible for...

28.11.2022

Quantron expands its hydrogen team

As well as expanding its partner network with the addition of the Hydrogen Alliance, Quantron is also welcoming five new experts to its management team. They will support the company with their expertise in the implementation of...

28.11.2022

Rwandair boosts cargo capacity

Rwandair has taken delivery of its first dedicated freighter. Converted by KF Aerospace at Kelowna, Canada, the 15.6 year old B737-800 SF, which is painted in Rwandair’s first cargo livery, will be based at its Kigali hub, from...

28.11.2022

Railways secure fuel supply

Railfreight companies now have the opportunity to prove the vital importance their services play in moments of crisis. For example, when the OMV refinery in Austria was shut down from June to October 2022, ÖBB Rail Cargo...

25.11.2022

”A new mindset”

In conversation with P & O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite. 2022 has brought a complete renewal for the long-established shipping line P & O Ferries. CEO Peter Hebblethwaite spoke to Christian Doepgen in London about its...

25.11.2022

UK rail operator to launch new depot next summer

GB Railfreight (GBRF) is investing GBP 4.7 million (EUR 5.5 million) into a new maintenance depot in Peterborough alongside the UK East Coast Mainline. The construction started with a ground breaking ceremony last Tuesday, 15...

25.11.2022

Cheng Lu returns to Tusimple

Tusimple has announced the appointment of a permanent CEO and changes to its board of directors. Cheng Lu is returning to the company as CEO and president. Lu previously served as CEO from September 2020 to March 2022, a...

25.11.2022

JAL and Yamato: cargo service from April 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Yamato Holdings (YHD) have defined the routes and number of flights of a dedicated freighter aircraft, which is scheduled to start operating in April 2024, in order to secure stable transportation...

25.11.2022

Toll collector expands in Bulgaria

UTA Edenred has expanded its interoperable toll box to include Bulgaria, an important country for transit traffic. UTA One users can now conveniently manage their journeys on the country’s 6,060 km toll road. The Bulgarian...

25.11.2022

For Vietnam's e-vehicle manufacturer

The shipper Vinfast, Vietnam’s first global electric vehicle manufacturer, is banking on Inform's AI-based optimisation software for its electric vehicle logistics management. This new partnership will help the manufacturer...

25.11.2022

The reasons for damage - and its cost

Marine and transport insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) analysed more than 240,000 claims worldwide between January 2017 and December 2021, totalling a value of around EUR 9.2 billion, and identified a number...

25.11.2022

Planning more sustainability initiatives

At the Netherland-America Foundation's (NAF) prestigious annual ball on Friday, 18 November in New York, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) presented its sustainability award to this year’s prize winner DHL Global...

25.11.2022

Camion Transport best employer of the year

Camion Transport won first place in the category of companies with more than 1,000 employees. The 22nd Swiss Employer Award was presented in a festive ceremony at the Lake Side in Zurich on 17 November 2022. The Employer...

25.11.2022

Market for PCTC in motion

The vessel “Höegh Trapper” is for sale - for a purchase price of USD 53,2 million. The owner Ocean Yield has noted that Höegh Autoliners, through its subsidiary Höegh Autoliners Shipping, has declared an option pursuant to a...