Atomy enters UK market 
Atomy, a cosmetics and personal care products supplier based in South Korea, has appointed Walker Logistics to manage its UK B-2-C online order fulfilment operation. The shipper employs a new type of multi-level-marketing model to generate sales: in simple terms, Atomy... mehr
Parcels and letters delivered by e-van
Royal Mail plans to acquire around 3,000 additional, low-emission vans, a ten-fold increase in the number of electric vehicles it runs in its UK fleet. The vehicles are a new chapter in the company’s ongoing drive to reduce its operational emissions still further. Royal Mail... mehr
New service provider in Algeciras
Elcome International is opening a new office in Algeciras, Southern Spain, as its second location in Europe. The facility will offer sales and technical support for the company’s portfolio of ship navigation, communication, satellite connectivity and coastal surveillance... mehr
More trains on north-south route
Belgium carrier Lineas is strengthening its presence in Ghent’s North Sea port (Belgium) by introducing a new direct intermodal connection to Milano Segrate (Italy). This service will operate five scheduled return trips per week. Lineas already runs a regular service to the... mehr
UKWA: changes at the top
Following Peter Ward’s announcement of his intention to step down from his role as UK Warehousing Association’s CEO (UKWA), the AGM on 16 June 2021 confirmed the appointment of Clare Bottle (photo) as new CEO, effective 1 July 2021, and the nomination of Neil Bowker, currently... mehr
Container transports soon emission-free
A.P. Moller – Maersk has partnered with railway company ERS/BoxXpress.de to operate emission-free electric container trains in Germany using hydropower renewable energy. Hydrogen fuel cells contain a zero-carbon fuel that can be converted into electricity with high efficiency.... mehr
Swissport restructures sales division
Swissport has appointed regional managers for its four newly created regions: Bruno Stefani, leader of Swissport’s Zurich operations, has been head of Switzerland since 1 June 2021; Philipp Frech, previously COO US East, becomes head of Germany & Austria; Jan van Engelen... mehr
New unit at Bansard International
French company Bansard International, founded in 1963, has formed B-Flexee, a new entity dedicated to emergency transport. The new solution responds to customer demand for emergency assistance in road and air transport by integrating digital developments with real-time... mehr
Chipolbrok`s great anniversary
Chinese-Polish shipping company Chipolbrok is celebrating its 70th anniversary. In the early 1950s, the People's Republic of China formed a start-up with a newly founded POL Polish-Ocean Lines. Both parties invested in it in equal shares of 50% and the contract of cooperation... mehr
Joining forces to create locomotives
Rusano, Russian Railways (RZD) and Sinara have formed a partnership to develop trunk and shunting freight locomotives using power plants based on electrochemical hydrogen fuel cells in conjunction with lithium-ion batteries. RZD will act as a potential customer for... mehr