"Curiosity of the Day" 
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is struck by lightning over 200 times per square kilometre per year - more often than any other place in the world. Scientists believe that this is due to the large differences in temperature between the warm tropical lake water and the cool winds... more
Electric and fuel cell trucks on a roll 
Mercedes-Benz has opened a charging park with six new fast-charging stations for electrically powered trucks at its Wörth plant in Germany. The manufacturer is also focusing on electric trucks in its own supply chain and aims to electrify 100% of delivery traffic to and from its... more
Cargoboard launches in Iberia
Logistics companies on the Iberian Peninsula now have access to Cargoboard’s transport services, offering digitalised solutions between Spain and Portugal. Since the beginning of October, Cargoboard and its local partners – CBL Logistica and Salvat Logistica – have handled... more
Four good reasons
Sea Lines offers ferries as alternatives to overland transport runs. In 2011 the Turkish shipping company Sea Lines introduced a ro-pax service between Turkey and Ukraine. CEO Joe Lindblom told the ITJ recently how the line’s Black Sea ferry services have developed and why he... more
Railfreight's share in Southampton up to 30%
DP World’s modal shift programme in Southampton has removed 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads and cut carbon emissions by more than 17,000 t in its first year. The programme was launched in September 2023 to improve the commercial viability of rail transport for import laden... more
Fourth super B-class vessel joins AAL fleet
AAL Shipping has celebrated the naming of “AAL Antwerp”, the fourth vessel in its eight-strong, super B-class fleet, marking the halfway point in its fleet expansion programme. The 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessel, equipped for methanol fuel and with a combined... more
Chep appoints CEO of Europe
Chep, a supply chain solutions company and the largest equipment pooling network worldwide, has appointed Helen Lane as the new CEO of its European business, effective 11 November. She succeeds David Cuenca, who recently assumed the role of CEO for Chep North America. Lane... more
Metrans tests first H2 truck
The HHLA intermodal company is expanding its fleet of zero-emission vehicles to enable fully climate-neutral container transport services in the future. Metrans is now trialling its first H2 truck, initially for transports in Orechova Poton in southwestern Slovakia. The... more
More time for pets
On 1 November, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo introduced updates to its Iata Ceiv-certified live animals product, enhancing services to extend journey times from 17 to 24 hours and implement specialised provisions for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds. According to the cargo... more
Hellmann homes in on robotics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has implemented Geekplus robotics automated storage at its hub in Dubai. In collaboration with AI-RobotX MEA, the company is seeking to enhance operations at its e-commerce centre in Dubai Commercity. This recent robotic addition to its storage... more