A tandem to build a UAM ecosystem
Bristow Group, a global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Volocopter, a specialist for urban air mobility (UAM), have signed an agreement to explore and develop passenger and cargo services for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)... plus
Italian Galardi and French Naxco groups merge
The Italian Galardi group and the French private Naxco group announced their merger on 5 September 2023. Galardi specialises in road haulage services for industrial customers, chemical products, and perishable goods, and manages transports in the fashion and accessories sectors.... plus
Bluebox Systems picks new global sales manager
Bluebox Systems, a developer of intelligent air cargo tracking solutions, has hired Usman Khan as global sales manager. The logistics and technology expert will be based in London and report directly to the Bluebox Systems management team. Khan started his logistics career... plus
Block trains from Shenyang to Moscow
Transcontainer has launched import cargo services from China to Russia via the Suifenhe - Grodekovo border-crossing point. The line connects Shenyang, China and Selyatino in the Moscow Region. The first train was loaded with 124 teu of passenger cars. Transit time is about 20... plus
Maurice Unck to succeed Bob van Ierland
Post NL has appointed Maurice Unck as director of mail services in the Netherlands, effective 1 January 2024. Unk will also join the company’s executive committee. Unck is currently general manager and CEO of RET, a public transport company serving the Rotterdam region. His... plus
Spot rate at its lowest in more than three years
According to the latest weekly market analysis from Clive Data Services, part of Xeneta, the global air cargo spot rate flattened to USD 2.19 per kg in August, its lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. Of ten major trade lanes, only China-USA and Southeast Asia-USA... plus
La supply chain et mère Nature
Le lourd tribut exigé par les catastrophes naturelles. Autrefois c’était surtout le problème des réassurances. Aujourd’hui, tous les acteurs de la supply chain doivent faire attention davantage aux effets des catastrophes naturelles. Les basses eaux sont de nouveau d’actualité. plus
First Danish company to receive 24-hour e-trucks
Danfoss is introducing nine fully electric Volvo HGVs for its services in Denmark. The truck manufacturer has already delivered the first three units. With this new equipment, the haulier will be the first company in Denmark to have a 24-hour truck in operation. When fully... plus
US air forwarders now halfway to Europe
The Washington-based air forwarders' association AFA has welcomed Icelandair Cargo to its 200-strong member base, as it focuses on extending its membership to include Europe-based companies with a US office. Icelandair Cargo joins the AFA as the carrier embarks on the... plus
Tackling Rubgy World Cup logistics
The Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place from 8 September to 28 October 2023, in France. Geodis has been chosen as official freight carrier for the tournament. The Geodis group has assigned around 140 employees to the operational organisation of this event. In all, some 80... plus