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20.11.2024

More time for pets

On 1 November, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo introduced updates to its Iata Ceiv-certified live animals product, enhancing services to extend journey times from 17 to 24 hours and implement specialised provisions for...

20.11.2024

Hellmann homes in on robotics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has implemented Geekplus robotics automated storage at its hub in Dubai. In collaboration with AI-RobotX MEA, the company is seeking to enhance operations at its e-commerce centre in Dubai Commercity....

20.11.2024

Inland shipping: a climate-friendly solution

The inland shipping sector plays a crucial role in supporting Germany's energy transition, as it offers an eco-friendly alternative to road and rail transport. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure,...

20.11.2024

Swiss digital driving specialist goes to Germany

The Swiss digital driver technology specialist Loxo has opened an affiliate in Munich. Loxo’s software is Europe’s first level 4 autonomous driving technology to operate on public roads. In September, the family-owned haulier...

20.11.2024

First airline joins “Move to -15°C” coalition

Emirates has joined the Move to -15°C global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to bring its expertise to the initiative. First launched at COP 28 hosted in the UAE, the Move to -15°C coalition aims to redefine...

20.11.2024

Umberto Masucci confirmed as president

During the most recent Propeller Assembly, Umberto Masucci was re-elected as president of The International Propeller Clubs Italia for the 2024–2027 term. Two major national conferences are already planned for 2025: the third...

20.11.2024

Tanker saves 50 t of fuel per month

Socatra, Syroco, and Total Energies have showcased significant fuel and emissions reductions on the tanker “Alcyone” using Syroco's weather routing platform combined with rotor sails. Operating on transpacific routes, the 183 m...

20.11.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Platypuses are born with teeth and lose them when they grow up.

20.11.2024

Overnight parcel delivery from Flintshire

APC’S Delivery Solutions (Delsol) opened a 1,951 sqm hub in Flintshire, UK, last week, bringing its portfolio to four sites in the country. The site’s location in Deeside industrial park gives it access to northwest England and...

19.11.2024

Turkey as a railfreight hub

A private operator’s new Istanbul–Budapest link. Turkey is aiming to improve its position as a hub for rail transport solutions by adding a new freight train connecting the country to Hungary. The operator Pacific Eurasia expects...

19.11.2024

Intermodal train to link Le Havre and Lyon

Delta Rail has expanded its intermodal service in France. The new train connects Le Havre and Lyon with two round trips per week and is routed through Delta Rail's hub in Chalon-sur-Saône (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) region. It...

19.11.2024

Turkish intermodal operator sells road network

The Danish ferry operator DFDS has acquired the international road transport network connecting Turkey and Europe from Ekol Logistics. With this move, DFDS extends its northern European ferry/road business model and end-to-end...

19.11.2024

From a shipping line to a terminal operator

APM Terminals has hired Peter Wikström as its new CFO. Wikström will join the global terminal operator on 1 January 2025 after having recently served as head of mergers & acquisitions at Maersk – a role he assumed in 2019....

19.11.2024

Schenker trials 35 m long road trains

With the road trains, DB Schenker is testing special road haulage operations in Sweden and combining high volumes with low CO2 emissions. With a single 35 m long truck, the company can transport up to 52 t of cargo. The company...

19.11.2024

A CEO for Middle East & North Africa

DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of DHL Express for Middle East and North Africa, effective, 1 January 2025. He will succeed Nour Suliman, who recently stepped into a...

19.11.2024

Final approval granted for HHLA takeover

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has secured all regulatory approvals for its voluntary public takeover offer of HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG). Following earlier clearance by the European Commission, the final approval...

19.11.2024

Fashion logistics in Louvres

Zadig et Voltaire is working with Log’s as its logistics partner based at the fashion brand’s hub in Louvres. Situated close to Paris, the collaboration sees Log’s managing all goods flows for the French brand starting in March...

19.11.2024

SAS Cargo awards handling contract to WFS

In addition to its existing cargo handling partnerships with SAS Cargo in Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands and Spain, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has now won a long-term contract to become the airline's handling partner at...

19.11.2024

"Curiosity of the Day"

Three out of five people lie at least once in a ten-minute conversation.

19.11.2024

FedEx augments capabilities in Latin America

Federal Express Corporation continues to strengthen its commitment to Latin America’s economic growth and connectivity and has now added two new flights linking important markets in South and Central America with Miami. In...