Joining forces to augment intermodal services 
MSC and FS Group have signed a MoU to create synergies in logistics. The agreement will initially aim at checking the opportunities and mutual interest to implement a commercial and operational partnership project to develop intermodal services. FS’s Polo Logistica... mehr
An e-parcel boat on the Spree
In Berlin, DHL has put an electrically powered solar ship into service. The vessel is 10.50 m long and 2.50 m wide. By using photovoltaics on the ship's roof, sufficient electricity can be generated for propulsion and on-board power. For times without sunshine, the energy is... mehr
UPS promotes Engin Kolat
UPS has appointed Turkey director of operations Engin Kolat as its new Turkey country managerto lead the company’s operations, business development, and strategy in Turkey. Kolat joined UPS as an expert in revenue management and pricing expert in 2013 after graduating from... mehr
Shipper adopts Geodis' carbon reduction programme
The Danish group Grundfos, a major water technology company, has decided to change its global freight policy. Its annual amount of 20,000 containers will now be shipped in a more sustainable manner by the use of the Geodis sustainable fuel programme which aims to replace... mehr
Das Eis schmilzt – so oder so 
Bericht von der Konferenz über «Die Zukunft der Luftfrachtlogistik für norwegisches Seafood». Einige Herausforderungen gilt es zu bewältigen, sollen skandinavische Fischexporte ihr volles Potenzial ausschöpfen. Zentral sind Massnahmen zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels und dessen... mehr
Spanish fresh products now shipped to UK by rail
Maersk subsidiary Sealand is launching a new rail product from Spain to UK. The new transport option is especially tailored for Spanish fresh produce, has flexible capacity and will initially offer three weekly departures from Valencia terminal to Barking terminal in East... mehr
Top of the list in Austria
At Austria's Leading Companies Awards ceremony, which was held on 4 October 2022, the international transport and logistics service provider Cargo-Partner secured first prize. The prize is awarded annually as part of the renowned business competition organised by PwC and the... mehr
UK Club strengthens regional offices
The UK P&I Club, a major provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, will welcome Seán Geraghty as new regional director in its Greek office in November, while Daniel Evans will move from Greece to London to focus on the... mehr
The more users, the greener the road transport
DHL Freight is launching the Go Green Plus service to reduce CO2 emissions for road transport. This is achieved through carbon insetting, which focuses on decarbonising road haulage through investments in low- and zero emission technologies and fuels. Offsetting, on the... mehr
CMA CGM Air Cargo selects Jettainer
Jettainer has been chosen by CMA CGM Air Cargo, the cargo airline of the CMA CGM Group, a global specialist for sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, to deliver unit load device (ULD) management and maintenance services. Jettainer will provide global positioning,... mehr