Hamburg's electric move 
The Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) operated by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) in Hamburg has transitioned to a fully battery-electric automated guided vehicle (AGV) fleet. This switch eliminates the need for fossil fuels in on-site container transport, with 95... plus
Designing trucks for agriculture
In Germany, special vehicle manufacturer Paul and sales specialist Lankhorst have joined forces to offer trucks for contractors and businesses in the agricultural sector. The basic chassis of the vehicle will be supplied by Daimler Truc, while Lankhorst Nord, as part of the... plus
Menzies augments cargo business at Heathrow
Menzies Aviation, which serves airports and airlines worldwide, has renewed and secured several new key cargo contracts with airlines at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) including Thai Airways Cargo, Middle East Airlines, Royal Air Maroc Cargo, Royal Jordanian Airlines,... plus
Atlas Air Worldwide promotes Artem Gonopolskiy
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has named Artem Gonopolskiy appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 December 2023.He will lead all aspects of the company’s finance functions, including strategic financial planning, accounting, reporting, internal... plus
Basque Rail Network to get modern ERTMS
Thales has secured a contract with Euskal Trenbide Sarea (ETS-RFV) to install the first ERTMS Level 1 automatic train protection system on the Basque Euskadi network. With a budget exceeding EUR 13 million, this project marks the initial step in replacing the existing... plus
Supply chains: overlooked and underestimated
On 28 November 2023, the Verein Netzwerk Logistik (VNL) met in Vienna for the first International Supply Chain Community Meeting 2023 (ISCCM 2023). The aim of the meeting was to support businesses and supply chain managers in tackling modern challenges and to exchange views... plus
"Flight 100" from London to New York
Virgin Atlantic has performed the world's first 100% SAF flight. This feat is the culmination of a year’s collaboration to demonstrate that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be used as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil derived jet fuel and a compatible alternative for... plus
Put on your running shoes and put on your smile!
Tomorrow, 29 November 2023, the 57th edition of the Business Run will be held, organised by Flensborg & Associates. If you are in Antwerp, attending the Antwerp XL show or not, regardless of your running experience, please take the opportunity to join this network event.... plus
Fully automatic maneuvering improves efficiency
The test run with a fully automated shunting locomotive has been completed at Jade Weser Port in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The project is supported by the German federal ministry for digital and transport as part of the Shunting Terminal 4.0 research project. The test run... plus
Tech solutions for fish carriers
Palfinger Marine has equipped the live fish carriers "Inter Scotia" and "Inter Atlantic," currently operating in Scottish waters, with advanced lifting solutions, including a central remote control system, enhancing daily aquaculture operations' efficiency... plus