First e-ATA carnet issued in the USA 

Los Angeles-based Rock-it Cargo has issued and processed the first US digital ATA carnet for a time-critical hand-carry shipment from New York to London. It was used to ship microphones, designed by Emmy Award-winning costume designer Perry Meek, to this year’s TPI awards... mehr
For the future of fashion 

The French clothes retailer Gémo has chosen the Manhattan active warehouse management system for its digital transformation, aiming to meet growing demands for omnichannel and sustainable purchasing. The warehouse management solution is provided by Manhattan Associates and... mehr
Industry fights transit bans 

Germany’s federal association for road haulage, logistics and disposal (BGL) has joined forces with other European associations to oppose the ban prohibiting truck transit on Friday afternoons on the Tauern motorway. According to the BGL, this regulation, which Austria... mehr
Hermes 5 goes live in Portugal 

Hermes Logistics Technologies' (HLT) latest cloud-based cargo management system, Hermes 5 software as a service (SaaS), is now live at all Ground Force Portugal’s cargo stations at Lisbon, Porto, and Funchal, following a fully automated implementation process. HLT invested... mehr
CTP hires business development director 

CTP Germany, real estate owner, project developer and manager of logistics, commercial and industrial property, has appointed Marcus Breuer as business development director to strengthen its German team. Breuer has over 25 years of experience in the property sector,... mehr
ST to equip A320P2Fs with lower deck CLS 

During the Singapore airshow, Telair announced that ST Engineering’s aircraft leasing business has ordered seven lower deck cargo loading systems (LD-CLS) for its A320 passenger-to-freighter aircraft. Telair’s LD-CLS is the world’s only lower deck cargo loading system that... mehr
Bolloré expands in Poland 

Following its recent activity in Ireland, Bolloré Logistics is now also completing its move to a new office in Warsaw, Poland. Centrally located, the new hub enables access to Warsaw’s city centre. It also connects Bolloré to the nearby airport as well as road transport... mehr
New e-truck joins UK fleet 

After a period of trials, UK-based Sparks Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit. The haulier will use it predominately to deliver Refresco beverages to Retailer Tesco stores. The new truck is powered by three electrical motors which generate... mehr
Ralph van Eijk to head GSSA network 

Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has appointed seasoned aviation executive Ralph van Eijk as head of GSSA network and airline development. Van Eijk brings two decades of experience in the aviation cargo industry, having held various positions in multiple airlines, including Korean Air... mehr
Antonov Airlines still performing worldwide 

Tomorrow, 24 February 2024, marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Although the Eastern European country is considering a resumption of civil air traffic, its realisation is still far from being on the agenda. Meanwhile, Antonov Airlines continues... mehr