DB Schenker relocates new furniture logistics 
The contract and furniture logistics specialist Reber Logistik is taking over the shipment and distribution of new furniture between Germany and France, a business that was previously organised by DB Schenker, effective 1 June 2024. The rail subsidiary has decided to discontinue... more
TIP trials solar-powered trailer
The twelve-month trial in the UK involves a zero-emission, battery, and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) fitted to one of TIP Group’s reefer trailers. The test vehicle "Endurance " is designed and manufactured by Sunswap and is equipped with solar... more
PCN's new Romanian member
The Romanian logistics company Dacorom International has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN). The specialist for project and out of gauge cargo comes recommended by other PCN members due to its industry expertise and many certifications and licenses. Founded in 1993,... more
Longer office hours during summer season
Delta Cargo has recently expanded its hours of operation at several key stations, just in time for the start of the busy summer season. The US carrier’s warehouse locations in Boston (BOS), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Seattle (SEA) now offer... more
CSM launches Dubai office
Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, has expanded its global footprint with a new office in Dubai. With this move, CSM aims to enhance its presence in the Middle East and complement its existing operations in Saudi Arabia, focusing on strengthening the... more
SAF production to triple in 2024
The international air transport association (Iata) has announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion litres (1.5 million t) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of aviation’s fuel need in 2024. “SAF... more
A 15th member for Oneworld
The airline alliance Oneworld has welcomed Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline. The flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific has been Oneworld’s connect partner for the past five years. During this time, Fiji Airways has developed cooperative links with all... more
Chinese trucks pilot TIR route
A convoy the three Chinese TIR trucks recently explored long-distance international road haulage options along the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor. The trucks departed in Zhengzhou and Urumqi in China and entered Kazakhstan at the Khorgos-Nur Zholy border. After crossing the... more
WIL: working towards inclusion
3 June 2024 marked the launch of the Women in Logistics consortium (WIL), which has been established by ten parties in an attempt to promote more inclusion within the industry. The consortium is led by Dow and H. Essers but enjoys the support of two sector associations (Ecta... more