Data analysis to improve decision-making 

At Posidonia 2024, the Norwegian maritime technology firm Shipnet introduced Helix, a product that is designed to improve decision-making in the shipping industry through advanced data analysis. Helix provides a digital overview of a shipping business and combines data from... plus
Logistics industry showcased at the Olympics 

As an official partner for material handling equipment at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this year, Toyota Material Handling Europe has launched a new communication campaign to raise public awareness of the importance of the logistics industry and its essential... plus
New service to ease pressure on supply chains 

CMA CGM has introduced the French Peak Service, a seasonal shipping line designed to meet the increased demand between Asia and Europe. From 30 June to early September, seven additional 7,000 teu vessels will operate bi-weekly from China to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean,... plus
Expansion de transitaires sud-européens 

Alonso Group, fondée en 1962 et opérant dans la logistique vient d’ouvrir une filiale au Maroc dans le secteur expédition. La société de logistique Fercam du Tyrol du Sud vient de faire un début en Inde. plus
Contract extensions for WFS 

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has been awarded three-year cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the UK, France, and Belgium. In the UK, in addition to renewing its cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services with... plus
A first for Renault in Chile 

French truck manufacturer Renault Trucks has delivered its first battery-powered electric trucks outside the European continent and handed over three E-Tech D Wide trucks to the Chilean transport company Trailer Logistics. They are now in service on the streets of Santiago on... plus
FS to explore new energy sources 

The Italian rail group aims to accelerate the energy transition towards new sources of fuel and has signed a letter of intent with the energy company ENI to this effect. The aim of the collaboration is to identify and develop new opportunities, such as the use of... plus
Revamping Russia's intermodal terminals 

Transcontainer will invest RUB 1.6 million (EUR 17.000) in the modernsation of Russia’s intermodal terminal operations. The largest portion of the funds has been earmarked for the acquisition of two cranes for the new container yard at the Kleshchikha terminal (Novosibirsk),... plus
Maersk opens low emissions hub 

Maersk has opened its first low greenhouse gas emission warehouse in Fredericia, Denmark. The site at Taulov Dry Port gives the company access to the “triangle region” in Funen and South Jutland. Development at the facility began two years ago. In keeping with Maersk’s... plus
Trialling digital co-drivers 

The trial with a digital co-driver involves electronic driver assistance systems that navigate on authorised routes for large and heavy goods transports and at the same time display the relevant driving instructions with pinpoint accuracy. This means that a human co-driver will... plus