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Im Gespräch mit Dennis Leschensky, Leitung Vertrieb Europa/Nordafrika, Goldhofer. In seinen fast acht Jahren bei Goldhofer hat Dennis Leschensky schon so manches grosses Transportprojekt betreut – mit steigender Verantwortung: Vom Juniorverkäufer über den Gebietsverkaufsleiter... mehr
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Immer weniger Container gehen auf See über Bord. Der subjektive Eindruck mag täuschen, aber trotz unberechenbarer klimatischer Bedingungen, Piraterie oder Terror: Noch nie war die Containerschifffahrt so sicher wie letztes Jahr. Laut dem World Shipping Council (WSC) gingen von... mehr
Namibias neuer Schatz
Der (Wasser-) Stoff, aus dem im Wüstenstaat die Träume sind. Eine «Forschungsreise 3.0» steht auf der Wunschliste von ITJ-Korrespondent Clemens Finkbeiner-Dege. Ihr Ziel: Erkundungen am unberührten Rand Afrikas, in Namibia. Das Land verführt mit grandiosen und nur sehr dünn... mehr
Rewarding meetings in Marrakesh 
During the WCA regional conference in Marrakesh last month, WCA World CEO Dan March and general manager – WCA World Specialty Networks, Adam McKenna, visited the Dar Tifl Orphanage. Following the earthquake that struck Morocco last September, the WCA World Foundation, using... mehr
Decarbonising in-house logistics flows
Pushing ahead with its decarbonisation initiatives, Renault Trucks has now begun to electrify its in-house logistics flows. The first stage of this project involves the electrification of axle transport between two French plants. The 450,000 km driven each year will be... mehr
Drones on the top of the world
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has teamed up with Nepalese partners to fly the world's first successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma). Completed in April, this milestone in aviation history highlights the capabilities of DJI FlyCart 30, which can... mehr
A new board for Alice
The Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (Alice) has elected its new board of directors. Alice’s mission is to develop a comprehensive strategy that addresses the pressing needs of the logistics industry. The technology platform brings... mehr
Switzerland: "mega charger" for heavy e-trucks
The Swiss haulage company Galliker has put its first mega charging station into operation. The battery-buffered fast-charging system with the dimensions of a standard Designwerk container is used to charge heavy electric trucks. It is also intended to help take pressure off the... mehr
Maximising growth opportunities
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT), a provider of software solutions to the air cargo industry, has appointed Joe Hickey as its new global business development manager. In his new role, Hickey will spearhead the company’s efforts to expand its customer base and maximise... mehr
Ad-hoc transports with a fixed timetable
Trans-Flex is the name of ÖBB Rail Cargo Group's (RCG) new railfreight service. Officially launched with a locomotive christening ceremony, the new product offers more flexibility in terms of timing, quantity and relation. This enables uncomplicated ad-hoc transport and... mehr