More traffic via Ireland 
In April, the Danish company DFDS Seaways is adding a fourth ship to the ferry line between Rosslare (Ireland) and Dunkirk (France). The link, launched with three vessels on 2 January, has operated well so far.The ‘Ark Dania’, a ro-ro vessel with the capacity to carry 188... mehr
Fuel-efficient trucks for the UK
The English forwarder Boughey Distribution has signed a five-year deal for the supply of Volvo’s new generation FH model, which will be in production from April. The contract, worth around GBP 11 million (EUR 12.8 million), covers 127 vehicles over two years, with the first 25... mehr
25 carbon-neutral flights around the world
American Airlines, which has been taking delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at San Francisco airport since last summer and has committed to using 9 million gallons of SAF over the coming three years, has reached an agreement in principle with Kuehne+Nagel to allocate a... mehr
Hollemann Bulgaria joins network
Holleman Bulgaria, headquartered in Ruse on the Danube, recently joined the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN). Holleman Bulgaria specialises in transporting and moving oversized and heavy cargo in domestic and international markets.The Holleman Group is a long-standing... mehr
New manager for Pall-Ex London
The Basildon-based English logistics firm Pall-Ex London has named Brian Devine as its general manager. The appointment is the second high-profile arrival in recent months, after Jackie Marks joined Pall-Ex as business development manager at the end of 2020. Pall-Ex London,... mehr
Vorsichtiger Optimismus 
Auf die nächsten Schritte in Japan, das trotz vieler von Regierungsseite verordneter Massnahmen im Gesellschafts- und Geschäftsleben eingeschränkt ist, keinen effektiven Lockdown hinnehmen musste, darf man gespannt sein. mehr
More rail links to south-east Europe
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has launched a new shuttle train linking RTC Geleen in the Netherlands with Wels CT and WienCont in Austria to meet increasing demand for intermodal connections from/to south-east Europe. Initially, the train will run in two roundtrips per... mehr
Canada: expanding LTL segment
Mullen Group, one of Canada's largest logistics providers, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Mississauga based APPS Transport Group. The agreement envisages standard due diligence and the execution of a purchase and sale agreement, both of which have been initiated.... mehr
Bannerman to join APM Terminals Bahrain
The port network APM Terminals Bahrain has appointed Maureen Bannerman as managing director, effective early April 2021. She replaces Susan Hunter, who has been managing APM Terminals Bahrain since January 2019. Most recently, Bannerman, a British national, was vice... mehr