Nippon augments its quotes service 
Nippon Express is expanding its network of e-NX quote services, now set to cover 35 countries/regions with a new launch in Japan. The digital forwarding service provides freight quotes for full/less than container loads using variables such as quantity, origin and... mehr
Delta Cargo delivers e-commerce solution
Delta Cargo has launched its newest product, Deliver Direct, developed in collaboration with Smart Kargo. It is a door-to-door delivery service for the US market, offering a competitive and flexible solution for e-commerce retailers seeking to optimise their... mehr
DHL adds e-vehicles in Australia
The company has added two Terberg YT200 EV electric yard tractors to its truck fleet and its first SEA Electric light duty truck to its last-mile fleet. The Terberg tractors will work 24 hours per day, manoeuvring consumer product trailers into position at a customer site.... mehr
Zweieiige Zwillinge 
Die neue Allianz «Gemini Cooperation» startet im Februar 2025. Maersk wird sich von 2M lösen und Hapag-Lloyd von seinen Partnern in The Alliance. Zu zweit starten sie Anfang 2025 eine neue Allianz. Bis dahin werden sich auch die anderen grossen Carrier in neuen Kooperationen... mehr
Intermodal routes for Chinese products
DB Schenker has been contracted to import Ledvance lighting products from China to Poland and Czechia. To transport and distribute these goods to 23 destinations in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe, the logistics specialist will rely on a combination of sea freight and... mehr
Merger in full swing
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has approved Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the two airline s’ merger process. To date, Korean Air has received approvals from twelve of fourteen competition authorities. The... mehr
Freshness from Japan
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the first dual temperature refrigerated container trial with controlled atmosphere (CA) functions. This new type of container, developed in collaboration with Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) and NAX Japan, is designed to... mehr
Intermodale Dynamik Down Under
Im Gespräch mit Marika Calfas, CEO der NSW Ports in Australien. Seitdem James Cook 1770 erstmals in der Bucht von Botany landete, hat sich etwas in der australischen Hafenlandschaft getan. Wie der Hafen die Entwicklung von Binnenhubs und die Ausweitung des Schienennetzes im... mehr
Hong Kong welcomes first European-made e-truck
Scania’s 24-t e-truck was acquired by DFI’s Wellcome Supermarket chain. It is expected to reduce around 538 t of carbon emissions over a decade, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption by about 24,710 trees. Wellcome plans to add a second e-truck to its fleet in Hong Kong... mehr
Full end-to-end digital import in Hong Kong
Cathay Cargo Terminal has launched the electronic shipment release forms (ESRF), making it the first Hong Kong cargo terminal operator to provide end-to-end digitalised import collection. The new feature is an integral part of the import air cargo collection digitalisation... mehr