Helsingborg tests self-driving terminal tractor 
In collaboration with Terberg and Easy Mile, the port of Helsingborg is testing an autonomous terminal tractor in its container terminal. The initial phase will be conducted outside regular production times to ensure the system's readiness for live testing by the autumn. The... mehr
A sustainability survey
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has cooperated with a logistics software company to analyse the current state of sustainability in freight forwarding. Working with Pledge, an emissions reporting software, the association found a growing acceptance of the... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Octopuses can perceive the colours of their surroundings even though they are colour-blind. mehr
C.H. Robinson names CFO
Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has appointed Damon Lee as its new chief financial officer (CFO), pursuant to the previously announced CFO transition. He will start working for C.H. Robinson on 8 July 2024, and assume the role of CFO the day after the Form 10-Q... mehr
Final Beluga
After having served as the programme’s test platform since 2018, the last of six Beluga XLs entered service in June 2024. These successors to the A300-600ST, the iconic original ‘Beluga’, continue its mission to strengthen the company’s industrial capabilities. Time for some... mehr
A strategic partnership in the Americas
Americas GSA, now part of the ECS Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with JetBlue Cargo, the cargo arm of low-cost carrier JetBlue. JetBlue Cargo will benefit from ECS Group's expanded GSSA services and will be able to further expand and enhance its domestic and... mehr
Europa strengthens presence
System Alliance Europe (SAE) is growing, with Europa Road becoming the 53rd member to join the European groupage service network. The haulier has a network of sales branches in the UK and Ireland to manage goods shipments into Dartford (UK) from domestic depots, from where... mehr
Port of Nevada launches rail service to Oakland
The US inland port has launched an intermodal service for imports and exports between Fernley, Nevada, and the port of Oakland, California. This new offering is the result of a collaboration with Union Pacific Railroad, the CMA CGM Group, and the port of Oakland. The port of... mehr
Meeting in the middle
Joining forces at Dubai’s free zones, MOL Middle East and Indu Kishore Logistic are collaborating to establish self-operated warehouses in the city. Both companies have already built strong networks in the region, with MOL’s local business headquartered in the Jebel Ali Free... mehr
Back to the future for 70th anniversary
Massey Wilcox Transport, which is based in Bristol and Radstock, Somerset (UK), celebrated its milestone anniversary last month (May) and put a brand-new Scania R450 on the road in the same livery that was used 70 years ago. The company was set up by Douglas Massey and Harry... mehr