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22.03.2024

Flying Koi carp around the world

American Airlines Cargo has transported koi carp, an ancient and long-living ornamental fish, in increasing volumes for 20 years. The carrier’s team in Japan exported record shipments last year, totalling over 19.1 t to Los...

22.03.2024

Powering carbon neutrality in the Med

Fundación Valenciaport has commenced work on the Power 4 Med project, seeking to advance carbon neutrality in maritime transport. It focuses on providing support and tools to facilitate the transition towards carbon neutrality...

22.03.2024

CBP thwarts two smuggling attempts

From goods smuggling to concealed methamphetamine, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been busy monitoring various illegal activities at the country’s Southern borders. The CBP officers recently intercepted 574...

22.03.2024

Sustainable timber deliveries

The German carrier DB Cargo recently completed its first rail deliveries of timber to Leuna, Germany, for UPM Biochemicals, establishing and testing the direct rail link to the company’s timber yard. The facility is scaling...

22.03.2024

AFA’s awards for 2024

The Airforwarders Association (AFA), a diverse coalition representing 250 logistics companies, has revealed the winners of its 2024 industry awards. Since 1991, the industry awards have celebrated the achievements of AFA...

22.03.2024

Another Boeing 767 freighter

Air Transport Services Group has commenced a new lease agreement with DHL Network Operations (USA), under which ATSG’s cargo aircraft management (CAM) has leased a 767-300 freighter aircraft to DHL to operate within the...

22.03.2024

Closing the gap on green shipping

In a new report, Wärtsilä suggests that sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels by 2035 with the help of policies such as carbon taxes and emissions limits. The EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) and...

22.03.2024

Speeding up spare parts deliveries

With its newest spare parts delivery solution, which reduces lead times by up to 24 hours, Carousel Logistics is looking to optimise its UK/Ireland operations for commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus. The...

22.03.2024

Partnership boosts services to Eastern Europe

Launched on 1 March 2024, the new partnership with the Dutch Raben Group strengthens Europa Road’s services to and from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. Europa Road’s network of sales branches in the UK and...

22.03.2024

CLDA picks new executive director

Mary Ann B. Passi, CAE, has been appointed executive director of the Customised Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA). She has more than 30 years of experience in association management. For the past 22 years, Passi has...

22.03.2024

More support for seagliders

The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative (HSI), a broad coalition of public and private organisations working to increase awareness and understanding of seagliders as a new affordable and accessible transport option to Hawaiʻi...

22.03.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

The Earth spins faster when trees shed their leaves in the northern hemisphere.

Pour environ 20 années de plus

Un maillon indispensable entre la Seine et le Port du Havre. Avec l’inauguration officielle des écluses modernisées de Tancarville s’est achevée fin février un projet de construction de plusieurs années. Depuis 2016, 15 M. d’EUR...

21.03.2024

Swiss train drivers operate locos from afar

In partnership with Alstom, the Swiss railway company SBB was one of the first railway companies in Europe to trial remote-controlled locomotives in a marshalling yard during ongoing operations. To this end, 24 train drivers...

21.03.2024

Three promotions at AIT

Global supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics has promoted three executive team members. Ben Naro (left) and Bill Fallon (centre) have been named chief sales officer and chief commercial officer, respectively. They...

21.03.2024

Changing of the guard at Leschaco

As the global logistics provider Lechaco Group announced last year, Oliver Oestreich, chief operating officer and member of the management board, is retiring in April 2024. He has been with the Leschaco Group for over 21 years...

21.03.2024

Germany's roadmap for port development

Germany's federal government has approved its national port strategy, a comprehensive plan to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the country's ports. The aim is to address challenges such as climate and energy...

21.03.2024

DFDS doubles its e-truck fleet

The Danish logistics company has ordered about 100 electric trucks from Volvo, which will almost double its Volvo electric fleet to 225 trucks in total. It is the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe, Volvo...

21.03.2024

Uber Freight ups the ante

Uber Freight has exceeded USD 18 billion in worldwide freight under management services, with major growth in its European operations. Its success on the continent is largely based on its innovative technology and 4PL network,...

21.03.2024

IAG Cargo: BCN-MIA in ten days

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a new service between Barcelona and Miami. The route will run to Miami International Airport three times a week from 31 March 2024, increasing to...