Loading solutions for truck, rail and ports 
Vollert's intralogistics experts will showcase solutions for the safe and sensitive handling of batteries weighing tonnes in troughs or on transport pallets at the next Logimat fair in Stuttgart (Germany). These presentations include battery changing and charging stations for... mehr
A maritime strategy for Switzerland
On 16 February 2022, the Swiss government, the Federal Council, mandated the department of foreign affairs to develop a comprehensive maritime strategy for the country in cooperation with the departments concerned and with the involvement of the business community, the... mehr
Hungary's first e-truck in operation
With the first e-truck on the Hungarian market, Metrans is now offering carbon-neutral transports by road as well as rail. The new e-truck will join the fleet of WIN Capital, Metrans' road haulage partner, and will be used primarily for the delivery of international freight... mehr
Fit for future trade
A number of associations have joined forces to create new data standards. Bimco, Fiata, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Swift and the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), in conjunction with its nine member carriers, have inked a memorandum of... mehr
Cool Chain Association's network grows
LOT Polish Airlines and Tower Cold Chain have joined the Cool Chain Association. “We are delighted to join the CCA and look forward to collaborating to ensure pharmaceuticals are handled and transported by means of robust, reliable, reusable solutions,” said Nick Gilmore... mehr
Opticooler approved by JAL and ANA
Dokasch Temperature Solutions has obtained technical approvals for its “Opticooler” active containers from Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Forwarders can thus now use the temperature-controlled packaging solution on all flights operated by Japan's two largest... mehr
The Alliance: changes in spring 2022
The Alliance will introduce several adjustments to its network in spring 2022. A key change is the split of the hitherto FP2 pendulum loop into the two services FE5, linking Southeast Asia to Europe, and PS7, linking Southeast Asia and South China to the Transpacific West Coast.... mehr
Another big step towards green distribution
Unicon, Denmark’s largest producer and supplier of ready-mixed concrete, is placing the biggest private single order to date for electric trucks to run on Danish roads. Deliveries of the eleven Volvo FM electric trucks will start towards the end of 2022. Unicon and Volvo... mehr
Next tenant for London Gateway
Transport and logistics company Transmec UK is the third business to establish a presence in the port-centric logistics park at London Gateway. The new 13,936 sqm distribution hub will provide Transmec UK with access to supply chain solutions, warehousing and road and rail... mehr