Groupe SEB deepens partnership
Groupe SEB has extended its contract with GXO for UK and Ireland. The French Group requires additional warehouse space to enable sustainable growth. It manufactures small domestic appliances and cookware sold through multi-format retailing in more than 150 countries. GXO... mehr
2M ends - in predisposed obedience?
Maersk has published a press release saying that the alliance 2M is set to end in January 2025, speaking of "a thorough evaluation process" and a mutual agreement with its partner MSC. Besides wishing to minimise possible disruptions caused by the termination of the... mehr
Changes at Uship
Uship, a specialist for moving large items like furniture, vehicles and freight, has announced key 2022 results and the launch of new LTL (less-than-truckload) solutions. Uship has also reported that CEO Kris Lamb has stepped down to focus on family medical matters. COO... mehr
Emirates to resume pre-pandemic Aussi ops
Two months from today, on 26 March 2023, services between Melbourne and Emirates' Dubai hub via Singapore will increase from two to three flights per day, with a third direct service to begin to Sydney from 1 May. The expansion of services follows the airline's recent... mehr
An overland route from China to Europe
With its latest service, Lithuania-based Girteka Logistics is offering a new option for land-based logistics solutions from China to the whole of Europe. Starting from major cities in China, such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Qingdao and up to the Chinese mainland, goods can... mehr
US class I railway to serve two new hubs
Burlington Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) has won two transport contracts in USA to serve a new biofuels terminal in California and a new grain shuttle facility in South Dakota. The biofuels terminal that USD Clean Fuels is planning to build in National City, CA, will be able to... mehr
Skyports Drone Services launches hiring programme
Drone operator Skyports Drone Services has initiated a large-scale employment programme aimed at recruiting personnel to support the roll out of drone operations across existing and emerging markets. The hub operator programme is an open call for applicants willing to travel... mehr
Hapag-LLoyd on the trail of Vasco de Gama
Hapag-Lloyd strikes in India. The Hamburg-based carrier has signed an agreement to acquire 35% of the shares of J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited (JMBPL). Seller is a Bain Capital Private Equity affiliate. In addition, Hapag-Lloyd agreed with JMBPL and its promoters,... mehr
Rhine-Alpine axis to become first e-truck corridor
BP is launching six public charging locations with ultra-fast 300 kw charge points for e-trucks along a 600 km stretch of the Rhine-Alpine corridor crossing Germany. The corridor is one of Europe’s busiest road haulage routes connecting key North Sea ports in Belgium and the... mehr