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29.11.2024

Flying zebras to Hawaii

Bred in captivity in a system where they were destined to become a hunter’s trophy, three young zebra foals, named Elvis, Jerry and Larson, found a safe new home at the Three Ring Ranch, a wildlife sanctuary in Kona, Hawaii....

29.11.2024

GXO and OBI deepen partnership

GXO and OBI are celebrating five years of collaboration by further extending their partnership to cover e-commerce and returns management. GXO has been supporting the European DIY brand since 2019, initially by delivering goods...

29.11.2024

While 3,000 guitars gently weep

3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars were recently seized at the US border while being smuggled into the country via ocean containers from Asia. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price would have amounted to USD 18,742,820, if the...

29.11.2024

Chapman Freeborn clinches new deal in Portugal

Chapman Freeborn has entered an exclusive partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist Santos e Vale to expand its cargo charter, on-board courier, time critical, and passenger charter services on the Iberian...

29.11.2024

Abidjan-Lagos highway: building to start by 2026

Preparations for the planned new road corridor are making progress. It is estimated to open by 2030 and set to become a powerful economic and industrial hub, the African Development Bank (AFDB) said. The 1,028 km...

29.11.2024

Solidarity warehouse supports French aid agencies

The CMA CGM Foundation has launched the “pharma box” and a shared solidarity warehouse, two key projects to address humanitarian and logistical challenges. Developed in partnership with Action Against Hunger, the “pharma box” is...

29.11.2024

Challenging the status quo

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has transformed one of its warehouses at its container freight station (CFS) in Ponneri, Chennai, into a women-operated facility, coinciding with the station's 15th-anniversary celebrations. This...

28.11.2024

"Hell on Wheels" against tradition

In the run up to Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in the USA today, 28 November, Peta has been drawing attention to abuses in the keeping and transport of live animals. The international animal welfare organisation...

28.11.2024

KTZ to augment transit capacity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan railways (KTZ) is accelerating the development of its terminal network, aiming to raise cargo volumes and, most importantly, to guarantee the stability of transport prices, the company said. KZT currently uses five...

28.11.2024

Ceva launches low-carbon logistics

Ceva Logistics has introduced new sustainable logistics services with the Ceva Forplanet suite. Comprising low carbon transport and circular economy solutions, the new portfolio will enable customers to track and calculate CO2e...

28.11.2024

GIS for Algiers

Air Partner has completed the time-critical delivery of oversized gas insulated switchgears (GIS), for a major energy company. The cargo was flown from Tianjin Binhai international airport (TSN) to Houari Boumediene international...

28.11.2024

Three more locos for Regiorail

The leasing company Railpool will deliver three Alstom Traxx Universal Last Mile locomotives to Regiorail, France’s fifth largest freight railway company. The long-term rental agreement, which was signed recently, includes an...

28.11.2024

VTG welcomes CCO

Martin Neese has is the new chief commercial officer (CCO) at the VTG Group. His task will be to further develop and implement VTG's commercial strategy and he will report directly to CEO Alberto Nobis. Neese joins the group...

28.11.2024

Strengthening ties with Chinese automakers

Sallaum Lines is adapting to increased vehicle imports from Chinese OEMs with significant investments in fleet expansion, infrastructure, and local operations. The company has ordered six dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carrier...

28.11.2024

Simplifying air cargo bookings

Freightos, a vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight, has launched its integration with E2open, a provider of connected supply chain software. This integration, which follows a successful beta phase,...

28.11.2024

Dublin-based distribution for Jysk

Jysk has opened a 50,000 sqm hub in Dublin, from where it plans to enhance distribution capacity and delivery lead times. The Danish furniture brand operates 21 stores in Ireland, with the expansion beginning in 2019. As the...

28.11.2024

Krone improves customer services

The truck and trailer manufacturer has increased the number of its service points and now offers its customers access to over 400 workshops and an extensive fleet of repair vans in the UK and Ireland. The extended network...

28.11.2024

Sustainability awards are out

The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has announced the results of the sixth edition of the ‘Air Cargo Sustainability Awards’, run in partnership with IT solutions provider Champ Cargosystems. The awards aim to...

28.11.2024

Solar-powered logistics facility underway

The port of Gothenburg and the Swedish real estate company Castellum have begun constructing a 45,000 sqm logistics facility at Halvorsäng, set to open in 2026. The fully leased building will house medical technology company...

27.11.2024

Switzerland: more mail by rail

SBB Cargo and Swiss Post are continuing their long-standing partnership until the end of 2028. Under the contract, SBB Cargo ships letters and parcels in Switzerland on 84 train connections every day. Swiss Post has been working...