More electric transport in Portugal 
In late June, transporter Klog will deploy the first of several battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport Ikea products in Portugal from the furniture factory in Pacos de Ferreira to the port harbour in Leixoes, and to dealers’ outlets. The collaboration and... more
Unifeeder to retrofit ships with EET solutions
Unifeeder, a part of DP World’s marine services division, and MPC Container Ships have concluded a new strategic collaboration to make joint investments into energy efficiency technology (EET). The partnership will see the companies unite to increase decarbonisation and... more
A perfect match for Business Code
Business Code, a developer of customised solutions for the logistics industry, has appointed Kim Nystrøm Mørch as the new head of logistics excellence consulting. He brings extensive experience in optimising logistics processes and implementing data-driven solutions in... more
EUR 10 billion for Amazon in Germany
Amazon plans to invest EUR 10 billion in its German logistics network, bolstering three fulfilment centres in the country. This move will bring the company’s team to over 40,000 permanent positions in Germany by the end of this year. Following its previous EUR 7.8 billion... more
Same day order and delivery
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSSC, officially signed a contract with Singapore's X-Press Feeders group for the construction of four methanol-ready 11,000 teu container ships. These ships are equipped with scrubbers, windshields,... more
Chongqing launches regular train to Germany
The first train with a full timetable and loaded with 55 containers of goods is now en route from China to Europe. It left Tuanjiecun Station in Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park last Saturday (15 June 2024). On 16 June 2024, German time) a second train started its... more
Bpostgroup appoints interim CEO
Radial, a Bpost Group company and e-commerce specialist, has announced that Laura Ritchey will be stepping down from her position as CEO on 5 July. Bpost Group, a Belgium-based postal operator, has appointed Craig Simon as interim CEO of Radial North America. He will report to... more
Westhof BIO picks automation solution
Westhof BIO has chosen the automation solution developed by Movu Robotics for freezing organic vegetables at its Hamburg site and opted for a rack silo to improve efficiency and reliability. The silo is served by six Movu atlas 2D pallet shuttles, which can transport and... more
Getting high on a blue wave
Exactly ten days ago, on 11 June 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in San Juan found 204 kg of cocaine concealed within a container chassis inside the “M/V Blue Wave” arriving from the Dominican Republic. The estimated value of the contraband is USD 4... more
