Sweden leads the way in green transport 
In 2022, the share of renewable energy sources in the transport sector reached 9.6% on the EU level, a 0.5% increase compared with 2021 (9.1%), but still 0.7% below the highest level ever reached in 2020 (10.3%). This means that a major push is required to meet the 29% climate... plus
Carbon-free overnight trucking
PGS Global Logistics (PGS) in the UK has added a Volvo FM EV 4x2 tractor to its growing line-up of electric vehicles. To date, PGS operates ten e-vehicles in its warehouse facilities and on the road. The haulier will use the new vehicle for overnight trucking in its... plus
Tarros picks CCO
Tarros, a cargo logistics provider, has appointed Maria Valentina de Bernardi as chief commercial officer. With an academic background in political science and having completed a course at the Naval Academy of Livorno, she joined Tarros Group in 2010. De Bernardi... plus
IT support from ramp to cargo handling
Groupe Europe Handling, a French aviation services provider founded 40 years ago, and IT logistics specialist Champ Cargosystems have inked a long-term strategic partnership that will see the ground handler benefit from modernisation, digitalisation, and innovation. Its... plus
From asphalt to water
The EU project "Innovative Waterway Transportation" aims to promote eco-friendly inland shipping by shifting more cargo from roads to inland waterways. Bremenports is working with 25 partners from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Sweden on this... plus
A prestigious award for Globalink Logistics
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a mining conglomerate in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, has elected Globalink Logistics as the winner of its Best Supplier Award for 2023. In a competitive assessment, ERG recognised 17 outstanding Kazakh and international suppliers, with... plus
Airfreight at Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt airport’s operator is working with DHL to build an airfreight centre at the international airport. Construction has already begun on a 55,000 sqm property at Cargo City South. DHL will use the facility to handle airfreight for both German and international customers.... plus
IDS names group CFO
International Distributions Services (IDS) has appointed Michael Snape as group chief financial officer (CFO) and executive director on the IDS board with immediate effect. Snape’s previous roles included CFO of Boots, No7 Beauty Company, and International for Walgreens Boots... plus
Norsepower's eco yoyage
Oldendorff Carriers and Norsepower have joined forces to reduce CO2 emissions in shipping. They will outfit the bulk carrier 'Dietrich Oldendorff' with three 24 m x 4 m Norsepower Rotor Sails, which will actively rotate, harnessing wind to save fuel and reduce emissions. The... plus
Des jumeaux fraternels 
L’alliance «Gemini Cooperation» sera lancée en février 2025. Maersk va se séparer de 2M et Hapag-Lloyd de ses partenaires de The Alliance. Les deux vont démarrer une nouvelle alliance début 2025. D’ici là, les autres grands carriers auront eux aussi créé de nouvelles... plus