Opening European barriers 
Axxès, a French specialist in the electronic collection of truck tolls, is joining forces with On Turtle. Under a new agreement, On Turtle's customers will have access to B'moov, a truck toll device used by transport professionals in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Germany,... more
Joint food forces in Japan
In Japan, Zeek, an on-demand logistics technology platform, is partnering with the fast-food chain Yoshinoya. The aim is to hasten and expand Yoshinoya's business through Zeek Solutions, which offers SaaS solutions to F&B and retail businesses, including the establishment of... more
Etihad Cargo to work with B Medical Systems
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with B Medical Systems, a manufacturer and global distributor of medical refrigeration devices based in Luxembourg. Under the MOU, which was announced... more
Latin link to Montevideo
Tec Plata in Argentina and Vessel, one of Uruguay’s major feeder operators, have agreed to create a new weekly service between the La Plata Port and the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay. Under the agreement, the service will link Tec Plata, an affiliate of International... more
Rhenus Alpina Switzerland scores
Despite Covid-19 restrictions, 2021 was a successful year for Rhenus Alpina’s Swiss activities. While revenues rose by 16%, amounting to CHF 476 million (2020: CHF 410 million), average capacity utilisation amounted to 90%. In the air cargo division, freight volumes soared... more
Request to report suspicious activity
Within days of each other, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents in Texas, USA, discovered several undocumented individuals using rail cars to travel further into the country. The individuals were from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. This dangerous method of... more
90 years - and still going strong
Schmidbauer, a provider of mobile cranes and special transports, is celebrating its 90th birthday. Since 1932, the family-run company in Gräfelfing near Munich has been contributing to innovation in the industry. CEO Werner Schmidbauer: "For us, keeping up with the... more
IAI partners with HAL
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), one of India’s major defence companies, to convert multi mission tanker transport (MMTT) in India. The local MMTT conversions will utilise India’s local... more
Next hybrid PCTC sets sails
The Norwegian car carrier UECC has just taken delivery of its second multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC. Built on China’s Jiangnan Shipyard, this PCTC, to be named “Auto Achieve”, will further contribute to reducing emissions in the European shortsea trade. The company aims... more
The sixth Italian office is in Florence
Bolloré Logistics has opened a new Italian office in Prato, Florence. This location lies within the “Interporto della Toscana” logistics hub. The new site is part of the company's strategy to further strengthen its activities in the pharmaceutical segment and the fashion and... more