Purolator gets more e-trucks 
The new 55 e-trucks from Motiv, an US-based manufacturer of class 4-6 electric trucks, bring the Canadian transport provider’s total truck count to 60, which have been in service on daily routes throughout the country. Purolator’s first five Motiv e-trucks were delivered in... mehr
A step forward in Singapore's cold chain
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and a local subsidiary of the Kajima Corporation have formed a JV to develop a new refrigerated warehouse Western Singapore and enhance the cold chain offering in the area. The site in Jurong will have a floor area of 19,000 sqm with five floors of... mehr
Rotterdam port launches quantum internet trial
A consortium led by Quantum Delta NL and including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Qbird, and other players, has created the world's first scalable quantum internet connection in Rotterdam port. A trial that stated in late 2022 demonstrated that quantum technology can... mehr
Med-X-Press reshuffles top management
The Goslar (Germany) based pharmaceutical logistics company Med-X-Press has appointed Wolfram Zehnle, who is already managing director of the sister company MXP Fulfilment, to the management board. He will join managing partner Lars Dörhage and managing director Christian Frede... mehr
"Curiosity of the Day" 
When a frog vomits, it also ejects its whole stomach. When the stomach is empty, the frog will re-swallow it. It then returns to its normal position in the body. mehr
Nine more offices in Africa
APG Cargo, a global cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA), has substantially expanded its African network. The nine new locations are part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance connectivity and service capabilities in one of the world's most dynamic markets and add... mehr
Cyber security for supply chains
Intrusion Inc. and Total Information Management Corporation (TIM) are working with a Philippines-based company on threat detection for supply chain operations: TIM will provide Intrusion’s services to Orca Cold Chain Solutions, which operates out of the Philippines. The solution... mehr
Digitised process cuts CO2 at port of Gothenburg
The port of Gothenburg has introduced "Digital Port Call," a platform aimed at digitalising the vessel arrival process to boost efficiency and sustainability. As Scandinavia's largest port, with 6,000 annual ship calls, the hub requires extensive coordination among... mehr
New CO2 emission standards for HDVs
Yesterday, 13 May 2024, the council of the European Union adopted the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDV), amending and strengthening the existing EU rules. The revisions will make almost all new heavy-duty vehicles with certified CO2 emissions... mehr
Cargo’s contribution to record performance
For the financial year ended 31 March 2024, Dubai-based Emirates Group reports its best-ever financial performance with a record profit of AED 18.7 billion (USD 5.1 billion), up 71% from last year, record revenue, and a record level of cash assets. Despite continued... mehr