E-Porter equipped with innovative cybersecurity 
Piaggio Group presented its first electric Porter during the Ecomondo fair in Rimini, Italy, last week. This latest vehicle type extends the Italian manufacturer’s range of commercial vehicles with two new four-wheel electric models designed for the specific needs of intra-city... mehr
DHL adds first Autostore in Poland
DHL’s new Polish hub has been equipped with an Autostore system, making it the first of its kind for the logistics provider in Central and Eastern Europe. Located in Gorzów Wielkopolski, the facility uses the automated storage and retrieval solution which includes 25 robots... mehr
Vietnam Airlines sees volumes surge
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines produced a strong performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2024 (USD 3.4 billion - +26.6%), driven by the restoration of its entire domestic network and most of the international network, alongside increased... mehr
More digital booking options for air cargo
Through its United Cargo division, United Airlines is one of the USA’s largest air-cargo belly carriers with an extensive global network. United Cargo will enter a collaboration with Cargo One, which will offer freight forwarders a streamlined online experience, simplifying the... mehr
Working on sustainable vehicle logistics
Reducing emissions in the finished vehicle logistics industry is part of the new initiatives the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has launched in cooperation with Smart Freight Centre, a non-profit organisation. The aim of the partnership is to use information... mehr
Biofuel trials with 20% GHG reduction
Hapag-Lloyd has successfully bunkered its vessel, “Colorado Express”, with a B25 bio marine fuel blend from Exxon Mobil, marking a significant advancement in sustainable marine fuel use. This 25% biofuel blend combines Exxon Mobil’s Premium HDME 50 ultra-low sulphur fuel oil... mehr
Strengthening cohesion in the Americas
ECS Group has named Paco Ortega as regional vice president for the Americas, effective 1 July 2024. The announcement follows the recent appointment of Jean Ceccaldi as CEO, further reinforcing ECS Group’s commitment to its transformational goals. In his new role, Ortega will... mehr
Takeover extends tanker logistics business
The Dutch tank transport specialist Schenk has purchased Suttons Tankers’ division in the UK. Suttons Tankers is a 100-year-old family-owned company specialising in road tanker transport in the UK. It has approximately 875 employees and generates a turnover of EUR 140 million.... mehr
Asyaport pioneers decarbonisation
Asyaport, a joint venture between Global Terminal Limited (GTL), terminal investment company of MSC, and the Turkish Soyuer family located in Barbaros / Tekirdağ, has become the first port in Turkey to offer shore power to container vessels: an important milestone for... mehr
Executive leadership changes at J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, a North American supply chain solutions provider, has made the following changes to its executive leadership team (pictured from left to right): Nick Hobbs, continuing his duties as chief operating officer, has been named president of highway and... mehr