Distribution network gains a new member 
Trans UK is the latest business to join the Pall-Ex Group owned network Fortec Distribution. The forwarder has developed reputable haulage services within central London since it started operations in late 2019. As a shareholder member in both the Pall-Ex and Fortec pallet... mehr
More owls to watch the sea
Another funding round has been completed. The 2019-founded British start-up Cyber Owl raised USD 5.1 million in funding to support the accelerated adoption of their Medulla cyber risk monitoring solution. The need is there. Thetius, an independent maritime research... mehr
Geodis sees clouds on the horizon
Geodis, the forwarding branch of the French state-owned railway SNCF, is witnessing a decline in Asia-Europe trade. While H1/2022 ended well with an operating profit surging by 53% and revenues going up by 34% compared to the same period last year, Q2/2022 results already... mehr
Transformation ist alles 
Den Datenaustausch forcieren und Verkehre kombinieren. Auch der griechische Logistiker muss sich neu erfinden, denn die grossen wirtschaftlichen Trends gehen ebenso wenig an ihm vorbei wie der digitale Wandel der Dienstleistungen. Konkrete Antworten für uns hatte Anthony Doukas... mehr
Fully autonomous vehicles to run in Sweden
In what is a first for Europe, Scania and Havi Supply Chain are piloting the use of a fully autonomous vehicle to transport commercial goods in regular traffic conditions between logistics hubs in Sweden. The pilot will see the autonomous truck drive between Södertälje and... mehr
Charter Sync welcomes Daniel Carriett on board
Joining Chartersync as global cargo director, Daniel Carriett brings over 22 years of experience in senior management in UK’s air cargo charter broking industry. He previously spent 18 years at a London-based charter brokerage where, latterly, he led global government and... mehr
Strategy paper for modal shift
The canton of Zurich (Switzerland) is proposing a freight transport and logistics concept (GVLK) to promote efficient and sustainable freight transport. In particular, the concept, which has a planning horizon of 2040, includes securing the necessary locations for... mehr
Loading (mega-) trailers easily onto rail
TX Logistik, an affiliate of Mercitalia, has presented the third generation of its Nikrasa technology. The solution, which can load also non-craneable semi-trailers easily onto rail, has already been tested in rail and terminal operations. The newly designed 3.0 version requires... mehr
Yusen expanding in Europe
Yusen Logistics in Germany has opened a new warehouse in Altbach east of Stuttgart, featuring around 10,000 sqm of storage and office space. 28 employees have already started working in the new contract logistics hub. Altbach is the company’s eleventh branch in Germany and... mehr
IAG Cargo now offering Releye RLP & RAP containers
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has approved the latest Envirotainer product, the Releye RLP & RAP containers, which are now available for customers transporting pharmaceutical goods. These containers monitor position, temperature,... mehr