Biofuel milestone for Arkas Bunker
Arkas Bunker has supplied its eco-friendly biofuel, Bio24F, to Yang Ming’s YM Inventive, marking its first biofuel delivery to a shipowner outside Arkas Line. As Turkey’s first provider of biofuels to receive the international sustainability and carbon certification (ISCC),... plus
Cargoboard launches in Iberia
Logistics companies on the Iberian Peninsula now have access to Cargoboard’s transport services, offering digitalised solutions between Spain and Portugal. Since the beginning of October, Cargoboard and its local partners – CBL Logistica and Salvat Logistica – have handled... plus
Quatre bonnes raisons
Les ferries de Sea Lines au lieu de transports terrestres. En 2011, la compagnie turque Sea Lines a introduit un service ropax Turquie–Ukraine. Joe Lindblom, CEO, décrit comment le trafic ferry en mer Noire s’est développé et pour quelles raisons la société a de grandes... plus
Railfreight's share in Southampton up to 30%
DP World’s modal shift programme in Southampton has removed 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads and cut carbon emissions by more than 17,000 t in its first year. The programme was launched in September 2023 to improve the commercial viability of rail transport for import laden... plus
Chep appoints CEO of Europe
Chep, a supply chain solutions company and the largest equipment pooling network worldwide, has appointed Helen Lane as the new CEO of its European business, effective 11 November. She succeeds David Cuenca, who recently assumed the role of CEO for Chep North America. Lane... plus
Metrans tests first H2 truck
The HHLA intermodal company is expanding its fleet of zero-emission vehicles to enable fully climate-neutral container transport services in the future. Metrans is now trialling its first H2 truck, initially for transports in Orechova Poton in southwestern Slovakia. The... plus
Hellmann homes in on robotics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has implemented Geekplus robotics automated storage at its hub in Dubai. In collaboration with AI-RobotX MEA, the company is seeking to enhance operations at its e-commerce centre in Dubai Commercity. This recent robotic addition to its storage... plus
Inland shipping: a climate-friendly solution
The inland shipping sector plays a crucial role in supporting Germany's energy transition, as it offers an eco-friendly alternative to road and rail transport. However, it faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, underfunding, and an insufficient recognition of its... plus
Swiss digital driving specialist goes to Germany
The Swiss digital driver technology specialist Loxo has opened an affiliate in Munich. Loxo’s software is Europe’s first level 4 autonomous driving technology to operate on public roads. In September, the family-owned haulier Planzer launched a pilot in Bern (Switzerland)... plus
Umberto Masucci confirmed as president
During the most recent Propeller Assembly, Umberto Masucci was re-elected as president of The International Propeller Clubs Italia for the 2024–2027 term. Two major national conferences are already planned for 2025: the third edition of ‘Shipping, Transport &... plus