From emissions-reduced to emission-free 
Gruber Logistics recently deployed its first electric truck for Siemens to deliver goods and supplies within a 100 km radius of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure low-voltage switchgear plant in Leipzig, Germany. Covering an average of 250 km daily, the emission-free truck is... mehr
Optimised ULD handling at high rack levels
In order to ensure an optimal flow of goods using ULDs (unit load devices) at the airport, the system supplier Dimos Maschinenbau has further developed a vehicle specially designed for this purpose – the ETV (elevating transfer vehicle). Compared to heavier traditional ETVs,... mehr
Prestigious award for Priority Freight
The leadership team at Priority Freight, a time-critical logistics specialist has won the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, in recognition of the company’s good business practices and significant, sustained growth in overseas sales. The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent,... mehr
Joining forces for autonomous ship tech
DNV and Brinav have signed an MoU aimed at accelerating the development and approval of autonomous and remote-controlled shipping technologies. This collaboration will focus on advancing maritime autonomous surface ships (Mass) and related safety systems, including the approval... mehr
Fourteen units for Dagenham
Glencar has completed 14 grade A logistics units at Dagenham for a repeat customer to serve the Greater London area. Developed at the Dagenham logistics hub for Chancerygate, the units are in a range of sizes, from 600 sqm up to 3235 sqm, and may be used for diverse operations... mehr
TX Logistik and Wascosa extend cooperation
The extension primarily refers to the further development of the existing partnership in terms of freight wagon hire and the marketing of the Nikrasa transhipment system, which enables non-craneable semi-trailers to be loaded onto the rails quickly and easily. The agreement... mehr
Fifth Saab 340B cargo aircraft for IBC
Miami-based IBC Airways, one of the largest global operators of Saab 340 cargo aircraft, has taken delivery of the fifth Saab 340B(F) aircraft from Jetstream Aviation Capital, an aircraft lessor specialising in commercially operated regional turboprop aircraft, also based in... mehr
Flying aftercoolers to an oil platform
London-headquartered aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service recently arranged the delivery of two aftercoolers, weighing 48 t each, from Milan (Italy) to an offshore oil platform that was being constructed in Batam, an Indonesian Island, just off the coast of Singapore.... mehr
More round trips on the French north-south route
Starting 7 October, Cargo Beamer is increasing the frequency between Calais and Perpignan from two to four round trips per week. The transit time between the last drop-off and the first pick-up at the respective terminals is 26 hours. DB Cargo France serves as the rail... mehr
Combilift secures double win
Combilift, a provider of material handling solutions, has achieved dual recognition at this year’s UK Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024. The ‘design team of the year’ award was presented to Combilift’s heavy equipment team for its exceptional work on the groundbreaking... mehr